Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat Care) and Head & Neck Surgery
At Stamford Hospital, our specialists in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery are trained in both medicine and surgery. Offering comprehensive care for each individual patient, we are your best resource for ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery of any kind, including cancer. Members of our expert team have been listed in New York, Connecticut, Westport, Greenwich and New Canaan magazines as tops in the tri-state area.
When diagnosed very early, oral, head, and neck cancers can be treated successfully - which is why it is important to see a specialist if you experience worrisome symptoms, such as lumps and unexplained pain.
For all types of ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery, we use the latest in minimally-invasive techniques that allow for less pain and quicker recovery.
These include:
- Nose: Nasal and sinus disorders, upper airway obstruction
- Throat: Adenoidectomies and tonsillectomies, voice and swallowing problems, laryngeal reflux therapy.
- Surgery for diseases of ear, oral cavity, esophagus, head and facial nerves
- Surgery for benign tumors of the head and neck
- Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Cyberknife, a robotic radiosurgery system that treats benign and malignant tumors
- Minimally invasive surgery for thyroid cancer and image guided sinus surgery
- Laser and microscopic surgery for cancer of the voice box, polyps or voice disorders.
Pediatric Otolaryngology Care
Our ENT otolaryngology doctors provides full range of pediatric surgery and medical treatments, working as a team with:
- The audiology department on treating pediatric hearing loss
- Anesthesia department, providing specialized anesthesia for pediatric cases
- The pediatric department and pediatricians to provide child and family-oriented care.
Our facilities for day surgery at Tully Center are very child-friendly. Please call 276-2000 to schedule an orientation tour for any child about to have surgery.
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
The Otolaryngology Treatment Center take a team approach to cancer care. Surgeons, radiation oncologists, chemotherapy specialists and nurses come together for a multidisciplinary evaluation to devise a treatment plan specifically tailored to your particular needs.
We perform major head and neck surgery for cancer with the latest techniques in radiotherapy including CyberKnife. As a coordinated group, we work with our excellent radiotherapy department and The Bennett Cancer Center for chemotherapy where necessary.
Symptoms of head and neck cancer.
- A mouth sore that bleeds easily and doesn't heal
- A lump or thickening anywhere in your mouth or neck
- Soreness or swelling in the mouth that doesn't go away
- Prolonged hoarseness of the voice
- Red or white patch on the tongue, gums, or cheeks that doesn't go away
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or moving your tongue or jaw.