Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ear, nose, throat specialists, also known as otolaryngologists or ENT specialists, are medical doctors responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ear, nose, and throat, as well as  the related head and neck areas. Specialized skills of otolaryngologists include managing nose and nasal passage and face and neck. Otolaryngologists focusing on the ears treat hearing disorders, infections, infections, balance disorders, nerve pain, ear noise (tinnitus), and cranial nerve disorder. ENT specialists of the nose deal with patients suffering from chronic sinusitis. Throat specialists treat diseases of the larynx, esophagus, and upper aero-digestive tract, including swallowing and voice disorders. Medical specialists treating problems in the head and neck regions deal with tumors, infectious diseases, deformities, and facial trauma.

Average Salary: $180,000-$230,000

Educational Requirements:

Student must take advanced science and math in high school. They must complete at least five years of training in a surgical residency. Most start their medical education with a Bachelor of Science degree, but those with a Bachelor of Arts degree are also accepted into some medical school programs. This comprises a one-year course in general surgery and four-year course in otolaryngology.