At Johns Hopkins Medicine, your health and safety are our very highest priorities. We are ready to care for you and your family in our hospitals, surgery centers, and through in-person clinic and online video visits.
Johns Hopkins General Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Care provides personalized and easy access to care for adult and pediatric patients experiencing health issues with ear, nose, throat, and head and neck conditions.
Some of the Conditions We Treat
Our doctors diagnose and treat ear, nose, throat (ENT) and head and neck conditions, some of which may require further specialized care. If our doctors find that your condition requires more advanced care, your general ENT doctor will work closely with our team of specialists to diagnose your condition and develop a custom treatment plan.
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- Common ear infections, including otitis externa and media
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Balance disorders
What to Expect at Your Appointment
To diagnose ear conditions or hearing loss, your doctor will perform a thorough physical exam and ask about your symptoms and your medical history. Please bring prior medical records that may contribute to your symptoms.
Our experts will use a lighted device called an otoscope to look for problems in your ear canal, eardrum and middle ear. If your doctor thinks you may have hearing loss, a hearing test will be performed to find out how severe it is. This can be done in the clinic with an audiologist. Knowing the diagnosis and cause of your hearing condition is impacts our treatment recommendation.
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- Sinusitis
- Allergies or rhinitis
- Nasal obstruction or congestion
- Nosebleeds
What to Expect at Your Appointment
To diagnose nose and sinus conditions, your doctor will perform a thorough physical exam and ask about your symptoms and your medical history. Please bring prior medical records that may contribute to your symptoms.
In addition to a physical exam, additional tests may be performed. These may include:
- Nasal endoscopy
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Cultures of the nose
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- Cough
- Tonsillitis
- Trouble swallowing
- Reflux
- Snoring and sleep issues
- Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
- Swelling of the face or neck (salivary gland disease)
What to Expect at Your Appointment
To diagnose throat conditions, your doctor will perform a thorough physical exam and ask about your symptoms and your medical history. Please bring prior medical records that may contribute to your symptoms.
In addition to a physical exam, additional tests may performed to better assess your diagnosis. These may include:
- Fiberoptic laryngoscopy
- Stroboscopy
- Computed tomography (CT) scan and/or MRI
Why Choose Johns Hopkins for General ENT Care
Accessibility and Availability
We provide introductory ENT evaluations and care for adult and pediatric patients even if your symptoms are vague or unclear.
Highly-Trained Specialists
When you choose the physicians at Johns Hopkins, you will benefit from specialists who have vast experience in treating ear, nose and throat conditions.
Cutting-Edge Research
Johns Hopkins is the forefront of cutting-edge and advanced research to continuously improve patient care. This research informs the most advanced treatments and care.
Our Locations
You may request an appointment at one of our three convenient locations for care.
