St. Joseph’s ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT, also known as an Otolaryngologist) is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
Our physician is part of a multidisciplinary team and may work with other specialists, depending on the condition treated. For example, he may work with other Internal Medicine subspecialists, Barrow Neurological Institute neurosurgeons, UA Cancer Center oncologists, and Barrow Craniofacial surgeons.
Conditions Treated
St. Joseph’s ENT provides diagnosis and treatment for a variety of conditions, including:
- Sleep apnea, snoring and other sleep disorders
- Sinusitis (sinus infections)
- Nasal obstruction/difficulty breathing
- Deviated septum
- Ear disease
- Allergies
- Voice disorders
- Thyroid masses/tumors
- Head and neck cancer
- Pediatric ENT care
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Treatment Options
For most conditions, the first line of treatment is medication. When medication is unable to manage symptoms, surgery is an option. Many surgeries for ENT conditions can be done on an outpatient basis. Some of these surgeries performed at St. Joseph’s include:
Snoring and sleep apnea surgery
A variety of surgical procedures are available tailored to each patient’s specific needs for help with snoring or sleep apnea. Minimally invasive surgery techniques St. Joseph’s ENT is a specialist in the removal of tissue, if needed, through small incisions, minimizing recovery time and discomfort.
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive means of treating chronic sinus disease by operating on the sinuses through the nose using small scopes and instruments.
Nasal surgery
For people who suffer from difficulty breathing through the nose, minimally invasive surgery is available without the need of nasal packing.
Turbinate reduction
Turbinate reduction is an office procedure that allows one to breathe better through the nose and reduce allergy symptoms with minimal recovery time. Most patients can return to work that same day.
Balloon sinuplasty
Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive way of dilating the opening of the sinuses so they will drain better. This can offer relief for people who suffer from chronic sinusitis.
Thyroid surgery
Thyroid surgery is available for those who need to remove a part or all of the thyroid gland. This can be done through a small incision and as an outpatient surgery.
Ear surgery (outpatient procedure)
There are many types of surgeries available, for both adults and children:
- Insertion of tubes in child’s eardrum to help with chronic ear infections.
- Repair holes in the ear drum
- Treat certain types of hearing loss
- Treatment of chronic ear disease
Voice surgery
Surgery is available to treat vocal cord nodules, paralyzed vocal chords and/or chronic hoarseness.
Diaphragmatic pacer
A diagphragmatic pacer is an implantable device that allows a patient with a paralyzed diaphragm to breathe easier and live a more normal life.
Contact Us
To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call 602-406-2323 or e-mail sjphx-intmed@dignityhealth.org.
Internal Medicine Department
500 West Thomas Road, Suite 900 (In the McAuley Office Building, view map)
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
