About Otolaryngology Careers
An otolaryngologist surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients of all ages with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and related structures of the head and neck. The specialty encompasses cosmetic facial reconstruction, surgery of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, and the diagnosis and management of allergic, sinus, laryngeal, thyroid, and esophageal disorders. otolaryngologists treat diseases and lesions above the shoulders--the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and the head and neck.
Within treatment for the ears, an otolaryngologist treats disorders, infections, nerve pain, defects, ear noise, and balance disorders. The nose receives treatment and procedures for sinusitis, allergies affecting the nasal passages, the appearance of the nose, and the breathing abilities through the nasal passages. The throat is treated for any voice disorder, swallowing disorders, larynx diseases, and issues with the esophagus by otolaryngologist.
They also have an understanding of the communication sciences (audiology and speech/language pathology), endocrinology, and neurology. There is a prediction of a shortage for physicians specializing in this specific study.
Median Salary: $446,975 per year
Projected Growth: 22% from 2014-2024
