Otolaryngology - Ear, Nose and Throat Care

Academic ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Care

CU Medicine Otolaryngology provides medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. All of our providers, faculty at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine, are on the cutting edge of education, research and clinical care. Clinics are available at locations across the Front Range, helping patients access specialty ENT care close to where they live and work.

We treat a wide variety of conditions that impact hearing, balance, sinuses, voice, swallowing, and breathing. Should your condition require more advanced evaluation, our General ENT team will work closely with our group of fellowship-trained CU Medicine subspecialists to continue your care.

What is Otolaryngology?

Otolaryngology is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. Many patients know otolaryngology as ENT, which stands for ear, nose and throat.

ENT providers evaluate hearing concerns, balance disorders, sinus conditions, voice problems, swallowing difficulties and breathing issues. Care may include medical management, diagnostic testing and surgery when appropriate. CU Medicine providers offer both medical and surgical otolaryngology care and work closely with fellowship-trained subspecialists when advanced evaluation or treatment is needed.

Ear, Nose and Throat Care Near Denver, Aurora and the Front Range

Frequently Asked Questions

Otolaryngology is the medical specialty that focuses on conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. Otolaryngologists diagnose and treat problems involving hearing, balance, sinus health, voice, swallowing and breathing. Care may include both medical and surgical treatment depending on the condition.

Is otolaryngology the same as ENT?

Yes. ENT stands for ear, nose and throat, and it is the common name for the specialty of otolaryngology. The terms are often used interchangeably when referring to physicians and advanced practice providers who diagnose and treat ear, nose and throat conditions.

How is otolaryngology pronounced?

Otolaryngology is commonly pronounced oh toe lair in GOL uh jee.