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Otolaryngology Physician

Allopathic & Osteopathic PhysiciansOtolaryngology
16,945 providers nationally207Y00000X

Definition

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

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Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
207Y00000X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Otolaryngology
National Providers
16,945
Conditions Treated
1

Top States

CA1,787 providers
TX1,271 providers
NY1,096 providers
FL1,028 providers
PA745 providers
IL655 providers
OH642 providers
NC591 providers
GA525 providers
MI508 providers

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