Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)

WMCHealth’s Advanced ENT Services specialists, also known as otolaryngologists, provide care for conditions involving the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. The WMCHealth Department of Otolaryngology employs the latest advancements in technology and techniques to restore healthy function and relieve symptoms. Our ENTs and surgeons use the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, including cochlear implants, to optimize results and minimize risks. Expert care is close to home.

Ear Surgeries and Procedures

Get expert diagnostics and care for hearing issues, including hearing loss. WMCHealth’s Cochlear Implant Center is the first robotic cochlear implant center in New York, providing innovative treatment for hearing loss and deafness.

Tula® System: Ear Tubes without General Anesthesia

Tula® System is now available for children 6 months and older. The ENT surgeons at WMCHealth can help you decide if this is the right option for your child. Benefits of the Tula® System:

• Avoids general anesthesia for many eligible patients
• Performed conveniently in the ENT office
• Minimally invasive with a quick recovery
• Most patients resume normal activities the same day

Clinical studies have shown excellent results: 87% of children successfully received ear tubes in the office without sedation or general anesthesia, and 95% of parents reported being very satisfied with the procedure.

Nasal Surgeries and Procedures

While many nasal conditions are occasional and temporary, if you have frequent nasal infections, pain, or other disruptive symptoms, you may have an underlying issue such as a structural deformity. Our ENT specialists are experts in minimally invasive procedures for these conditions.

Mouth and Throat Surgeries and Procedures

Many mouth and throat conditions are caused by underlying health conditions, so don’t just suffer with your symptoms. Talk to a doctor and get the treatment you need.

Our care teams are innovators. We use the latest technology, such as the transoral robotic surgery system, which allows surgeons to perform complex procedures with better outcomes and quicker recovery times.

Neck Surgeries and Procedures

Many people experience occasional neck pain from poor posture or stress, but chronic neck pain, infections, or unusual lumps may indicate a more serious condition that needs to be addressed by a medical professional. The ENT surgeons at WMCHealth can perform a variety of procedures to correct structural deformities and remove masses, cysts, or abscesses. These procedures aim to reduce symptoms and prevent future complications.

Other Specialized Programs

Many conditions of the ears, nose, and throat interconnect with each other or other areas of medicine. WMCHealth’s multidisciplinary approach has helped to create specialized programs that focus on the specific and unique needs certain conditions require.

Voice and Swallowing Program

The Voice and Swallowing Program is a collaborative and comprehensive program for voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. The goal of this program is to restore your ability to communicate, breathe easily, and eat and drink without pain. 

Balance Center

Balance issues can happen due to a variety of underlying factors. The Balance Center offers a specialized and targeted evaluation and intervention. 

Skull-base Tumors & Surgery

Skull-base tumors are usually non-cancerous masses affecting balance, hearing, vision, and the nasal cavity. WMCHealth has an entire team of experts dedicated to diagnosing and successfully removing these tumors with the latest technology in skull-base surgery to minimize risk and speed up recovery time.