oto·lar·yn·gol·o·gy noun
\ˌō-tō-ˌla-rən-ˈgä-lə-jē\
A medical specialty concerned especially with the ear, nose,
and throat—called also otorhinolaryngology.
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| Jeremy D. Vos, MD |
It’s also a fourteen-letter word that can be abbreviated as
“ENT” for ear, nose, and throat. If you have children, you might be very aware
of this medical specialty. You may typically think of an ENT specialist when
your children have frequent ear infections, allergies, or need their tonsils
removed. Otolaryngologists or ENT specialists treat a wide variety of health
issues related to the ears, nose, and throat.
Your family practice physician may refer you to an ENT
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| Michael J. Reed, MD |
Ears: In addition to
treating frequent ear infections, ENT’s also treat injuries, cancer, hearing
loss, and ringing in the ears known as tinnitus.
Nose: Health issues affecting sinuses such as frequent
infections, nose bleeds, allergies, or asthma.
Throat: This includes tonsils, adenoids, laryngitis, chronic
sore throats, and acid reflux.
This can include sleep disorders, facial and neck plastic
surgery, and hearing restoration.
ENT Medical Service offers comprehensive testing and
treatment for allergic conditions affecting the head and neck—allergic
rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, and allergy affecting the ears and eyes. They provide medical management, skin prick
and intradermal testing, blood testing, as well as offer allergy shots and
drops for allergy desensitization. Shots are administered in both Grinnell and
Iowa City.
Every week, Jeremy D. Vos, MD, sees patients at Grinnell
Regional Medical Center in the visiting specialty clinic. In early August,
Michael J. Reed, MD, began seeing patients twice monthly and will increase
hours if needed. Dr. Reed also plans to perform surgical procedures at GRMC.
Otolaryngologists receive up to 15 years of college and
post-graduate training in their specialty.
This includes four years of medical school and five years of
post-graduate training and could also include a fellowship in a subspecialty.
GRMC is pleased to welcome Dr. Vos and Dr. Reed from ENT Medical Services in
Iowa City.
For an appointment, speak with your primary care provider or
call ENT Medical Services at 319-351-5680.
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