Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)

Otolaryngology is the surgical specialty of the head and neck – or ear, nose and throat (ENT). Head and neck surgeons at UC San Diego Health System treat adults and children who are experiencing acute or chronic head and neck problems, including:

• Hearing and balance disorders
• Ear disorders and diseases
• Head and neck tumors and cancer
• Sinus and nasal dysfunction
• Swallowing and voice disorders
• Pediatric ENT
• Facial nerve disorders
• Head and neck trauma
• Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

The Head and Neck Surgery team provides advanced diagnostic testing and leading-edge medical and surgical treatment for the full scope of head and neck conditions.

We offer services throughout UC San Diego Health System locations.

UC San Diego Health System is a hub of medical innovation for ear, nose and throat conditions. Read about advances in otolaryngologic care at Research and Clinical Trials.

Our head and neck surgeons are organized into overlapping specialty programs based on their area of expertise and research interests. Read more about our areas of expertise, the disorders we address and the specialists dedicated to this work.