Otolaryngology provides comprehensive care for disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. At IU School of Medicine, physicians and scientists advance research, clinical care and surgical techniques across several highly specialized areas of otolaryngology.
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specializes in conditions affecting the appearance of the face and neck.
Head and Neck Surgery
The Division of Head and Neck Surgery specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers and other conditions specifically affecting the head and neck.
Laryngology (Voice and Airway)
The Division of Laryngology is dedicated to care for throat problems, including conditions affecting the voice, airway and the ability to swallow.
Neurotology
The Division of Otology/Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery is a destination center for conditions affecting the ear, hearing, vestibular sensory systems and other related structures.
Pediatric Otolaryngology
The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology are experts in surgical techniques that allow children to hear, speak, breathe, articulate speech and develop toward their full potential.
Rhinology (Nose and Sinus)
The Division of Rhinology is a destination center for chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal breathing problems, endocsopic skull base surgery and other complex disorders of the nose and sinus.
Otolaryngology Subspecialties
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Cochlear Implant Program
The Cochlear Implant subspeciality is led by otolaryngology surgeons and audiologists. The team manages cochlear implants for over 2,000 adults and children.
- Endocrine Surgery The Endocrine Surgery subspecialty are otolaryngology—head and neck experts in a wide range of conditions affecting the thyroid and parathyroid.
- Robotic Surgery The Robotic Surgery subspecialty employs the latest medical equipment to perform minimally invasive surgeries for conditions of the ear, nose and throat.
- Skull Base Surgery Faculty physicians in the Skull Base Surgery subspecialty not only treat patients in the state of Indiana with excellence but also lead research and clinical trials.
- Sleep Surgery The Sleep Surgery subspecialty focuses on treating patients with sleep disordered breathing, including snoring and various degrees of obstructive sleep apnea.