What do hearing loss, facial weakness, facial numbness, dizziness, double vision, nasal congestion, loss of smell, hoarseness, and swallowing dysfunction all have in common? They are all signs of cranial nerve weakness, which can indicate a tumor of the skull base, head or neck. Any of these symptoms should be evaluated by a doctor.
Welcome to The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery / Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists
Our vision is to provide superior quality, personal and compassionate care for our patients. As part of an academic medical center we also endeavor to explore and advance the science of disorders of the ear, head and neck and to provide superior education for medical students and residents. We are dedicated to maintaining personal lifelong scholarship and to actively participate in the education of our patients and their future doctors. We have offices located in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News to serve our patients all over Hampton Roads.
Our physicians are recognized, fellowship-trained and skilled experts in their chosen subspecialties. They are dedicated to providing superior and compassionate care. Additionally, they actively participate in advocacy, education and research. Our teams and the disorders they manage include:
Head & Neck Cancer and
Reconstructive Surgery:
Cancers of the oral cavity and oropharynx
Laryngeal cancer
Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
Tumors of the parotid gland
Neurotology:
Hearing loss
Cholesteatoma
Meniere’s disease
Facial paralysis
Vestibular schwannoma
Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery:
Allergy and chronic sinusitis
CSF leaks
Cancer of the sinuses
Pituitary tumors
Pediatric Otolaryngology:
Otitis media
Hemangiomas
Tracheal stenosis
Childhood sleep apnea
Tonsil and adenoid disease
Audiology:
Balance testing
Hearing testing
Hearing aids
Cochlear implants
Laryngology:
Hoarseness
Sleep apnea
Swallowing disorders
Papilloma of the larynx
