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Ear, Nose & Throat Center |
 Each year 37 million Americans suffer from sinus infections, making it one of the most common health ailments. Nearly 10 percent of Americans have experienced hearing loss. And ear infections are the most common illness in babies and young children. While these conditions are common, they are not trivial. Anyone who has suffered through a sinus infection, nursed a child through repeat ear infections or experienced hearing loss knows how significant problems of the ear, nose and throat (ENT) can be.
Mercy’s team of experienced otolaryngologists—head and neck surgeons, as ENT doctors are called, specializes in the treatment and management of adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders, including:
- ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus
- dizziness and balance problems
- gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
- snoring and sleep apnea
- allergies, tonsils and adenoids, and other nasal and sinus problems
- swallowing disorders
- laryngeal and voice disorders
- throat cancer, tumors of the head and neck
- facial paralysis
Mercy’s team of experienced otolaryngologists—head and neck surgeons, as ENT doctors are called, specializes in the treatment and management of adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders, including:
- ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus
- dizziness and balance problems
- gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
- snoring and sleep apnea
- allergies, tonsils and adenoids, and other nasal and sinus problems
- swallowing disorders
- laryngeal and voice disorders
- throat cancer, tumors of the head and neck
- facial paralysis
At the Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Center, doctors utilize advanced diagnostic imaging tools to aid in the detection and treatment of ENT disorders. For example, the most sophisticated screening and audiology services are available to detect and prevent hearing loss.
Advanced Surgical Care ENT doctors are unique in that they are trained in both medicine and surgery, and so are able to provide patients the full spectrum of care. Mercy’s physicians have particular expertise in:
- head and neck surgery
- thyroid surgery
- nasal and sinus surgery
- facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- reconstructive ear surgery
Whenever possible, Mercy’s doctors utilize minimally invasive techniques, which can lead to less pain and faster recoveries. For example, Mercy doctors now treat chronic sinus problems with image-guided surgery, in which doctors use three-dimensional CT scans of the patient’s sinuses to lead them through minimally invasive surgery.
LEARN MORE ABOUT: Minimally Invasive Surgery
All of the physicians at the Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Center are board certified. As professors at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, they’re helping to train the next generation of ENT doctors. And with national reputations in excellence, Mercy’s ENT doctors are leading the way in the management of ENT disorders.
The Ear, Nose & Throat Center has a multi-lingual staff able to serve the many diverse communities of Chicago. The following foreign-language help lines are available for Mercy patients and those interested in learning more about the Center:
Chinese: 312.567.2062
Spanish: 312.567.2061
Polish: 312.567.2097
Fortunately, relief and much more is available at the Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Center. There, a multidisciplinary team of experts treats common and rare disorders of the ear, nose and throat with extraordinary care.
To learn more about Mercy’s Ear, Nose & Throat services or to make an appointment, please call 312.567.2002.
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