Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgeon
An otolaryngologist – head & neck surgeon is a doctor who treats problems of the ears, nose, sinuses, and throat. This also includes the voice, swallowing, and the head and neck. You may hear this doctor called an ENT doctor. ENT stands for ear, nose and throat.
So what is a Rhinologist?
A rhinologist is an ENT doctor with extra training in problems of the nose, sinuses, and skull base.
A rhinology specialist treats both common and complex nose and sinus problems, with particular expertise in conditions such as recurrent nasal polyps, persistent problems after previous surgery, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and masses involving the nose or skull base.