The Otolaryngology and ENT Surgery team at Episcopal Health Services (EHS) delivers comprehensive care for patients with conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Our board-certified otolaryngology surgeons combine specialized expertise with advanced diagnostic technologies to deliver precise diagnoses and effective, individualized treatment for a wide range of conditions.
EHS treats a high volume of patients with nasal and sinus conditions, as well as disorders involving the throat, salivary glands, thyroid, and voice. The surgical team is highly skilled in performing procedures that alleviate chronic symptoms, such as congestion and sleep apnea, while also addressing aesthetic concerns, ensuring both functional improvement and patient satisfaction.
Comprehensive Evaluation and Personalized Treatment
Every patient at EHS undergoes a thorough evaluation by the otolaryngology surgical team. Consultations include a detailed review of medical history, symptoms and prior treatments, coupled with a thorough physical examination.
Advanced diagnostic tools, including high-resolution nasal endoscopy and other imaging modalities, enable EHS specialists to visualize internal structures of the nose, throat, and airway with precision. Specifically, surgeons can detect and identify issues such as anatomical abnormalities, inflammation and tumors.
Following evaluation, the multidisciplinary surgical team develops a personalized treatment plan tailored to each patient’s medical needs, functional goals and overall health. The team collaborates closely with patients, reviewing findings and discussing all treatment options, ensuring that every patient makes informed decisions and has clear expectations for surgical outcomes.
Advanced and Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques at EHS
Many ENT procedures at EHS are performed using minimally invasive or endoscopic techniques that eliminate the need for external incisions. This advanced approach often results in:
- Reduced postoperative discomfort
- Minimal or no visible scarring
- Shorter recovery times
- Quicker return to daily activities
The EHS surgical team is highly skilled in techniques that restore normal function while preserving healthy tissue, whether the objective is to improve breathing, treat chronic infections, remove abnormal growths, or restore voice and swallowing function.
Surgical Treatments and Services
The Department of Surgery at EHS offers a full array of otolaryngology and ENT surgical procedures, including:
- Tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils)
- Adenoidectomy (removal of adenoid tissue)
- Tympanostomy tube placement for recurrent ear infections or fluid buildup
- Thyroidectomy for thyroid disease or tumors
- Tracheotomy to establish or support airway function
- Laryngeal and vocal cord surgery to remove polyps or lesions, treat tumors and improve voice quality
- Partial glossectomy (partial tongue resection) for tumors or other conditions
- Rhinoplasty for structural correction and functional or cosmetic improvement
- Septoplasty to correct a deviated nasal septum and improve breathing
- Submandibular gland resection for salivary gland disease
- Removal of salivary gland stones (sialolithiasis)
- Palate and uvula surgery, including procedures to address airway obstruction or sleep-related breathing disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Diagnostic and operative laryngoscopy
- Reconstructive head and neck surgery
- Skin cancer reconstructive surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Computer Assisted Navigation
For more information on otolaryngology and ENT surgery services at EHS, call 718-869-7256. Click here to find a surgeon at Episcopal Health Services.