Otorhinolaryngologist (Ent)

An **otorhinolaryngologist** (often abbreviated as ENT specialist) is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Here are some of their key duties:
1. **Diagnosis and Treatment of Disorders**:

- **Ears**: Diagnosing and treating hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and balance issues.
- **Nose**: Managing conditions like sinusitis, allergies, nasal congestion, polyps, and nasal fractures.
- **Throat**: Treating conditions like sore throats, tonsillitis, swallowing difficulties, and laryngitis.
- **Head and Neck**: Addressing conditions such as throat cancer, sleep apnea, voice disorders, and neck lumps.

2. **Performing Surgical Procedures**:

- **Ear Surgeries**: Procedures like tympanoplasty (repairing the eardrum) or cochlear implants for severe hearing loss.
- **Nasal Surgeries**: Such as septoplasty (correcting a deviated septum), rhinoplasty (nose surgery), and endoscopic sinus surgery.
- **Throat Surgeries**: Including tonsillectomies (removal of tonsils) or laryngectomies (removal of the larynx).
- **Neck Surgeries**: Removing tumors or cysts in the head or neck area.

3. **Managing Chronic Conditions**:

- Otorhinolaryngologists often treat long-term conditions such as chronic sinusitis, chronic ear infections, and sleep apnea through both medical and surgical means.

4. **Diagnostic Testing**:

- Performing tests like hearing exams, nasal endoscopy, and throat exams to diagnose conditions.
- Using imaging technologies such as CT scans or MRIs to assess issues in the head and neck.

5. **Rehabilitation and Treatment**:

- **Hearing Rehabilitation**: Prescribing hearing aids, cochlear implants, or therapies to improve hearing.
- **Speech Therapy**: Working with speech-language pathologists to treat speech or swallowing disorders.

6. **Patient Education**:

- Educating patients about managing conditions like allergies, managing post-surgery recovery, and lifestyle changes for improved throat or ear health.

7. **Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers**:

- Collaborating with oncologists, pulmonologists, allergists, and other specialists for comprehensive care, particularly in cases involving head and neck cancers or complex chronic conditions.

8. **Prevention and Screening**:

- Conducting screenings for head and neck cancers, particularly for patients at high risk (e.g., tobacco users).
- Offering preventive advice on hearing protection, allergy management, and nasal care.

These duties can vary depending on the specific area of focus or sub-specialty (e.g., pediatric otorhinolaryngology, allergy, or oncology).

Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per month

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

License/Certification:

- MOH (required)