THROAT CARE

Communicating (speech and singing) and eating a meal all involve this vital area.  Specific to otolaryngologists is expertise in managing diseases of the throat, larynx (voice box), and the upper aero-digestive tract or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders. Dr. Patel will carefully evaluate your medical history, perform a physical examination and provide personalized treatment options.

CONDITIONS WE TREAT:

  • Acute Pharyngitis

  • Laryngeal Cancer

  • Sore throat / tonsillitis

  • Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)

  • Odynophagia (pain with swallowing)

  • Acid reflux

  • Hoarseness / voice change

  • Vocal cord lesions

  • Excision of vocal cord lesions

  • Vocal cord weakness / paralysis

  • Snoring / obstructive sleep apnea

  • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty