The ENT Doctor

Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor

Some duties and responsibilities that the ear, nose, and throat doctor has are:

An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) is a physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose throat, and related structures of the head and neck. They have special expertise in managing diseases of the ears, nose and nasal passage sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. ENT is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Care of the nasal cavity and sinuses is one of the primary skills of the ENT specialist. Management of disorders of the nasal cavity, Para nasal sinuses, allergies, sense of smell, and nasal respiration (breathing), as well as the external appearance of the nose are part of an. ENT's area of expertise. Also specific to the ENT specialty is expertise in managing diseases of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aero digestive tract or esophagus including disorders of the voice respiration (breathing), and swallowing.

Salary: $369,790

Education and requirements needed for this profession are: Apply to complete four years of medical school. During the last two years, you can take specialized coursework in otolaryngology. Several ENT residency programs stand out among others, including Johns Hopkins and Tufts. Plan to spend anywhere from 3-5 years in an ENT residency program.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think that I wouldn’t like to be one because it requires a lot of work and the pay is alright I mean that’s probably the only good thing about the job but to conclude the job itself isn’t really entertaining or fascinating I just don’t like what it has to offer.