San Diego ear, nose and throat (ENT)

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This surgical option provides patients with a safe, minimally invasive way to find relief from sinusitis. As a minimally invasive surgery, balloon sinuplasty™ is performed using soft, flexible balloons so there is no cutting or removal or bone or tissue. 
 
Balloon sinuplasty offers a faster recovery, less pain and less blood loss than traditional surgery and is performed as an outpatient procedure.  
 
If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and are not responding to medication treatment, you may be a candidate for balloon sinuplasty. You and your doctor should discuss your medical history, potential risks and other factors to determine if this procedure is right for you.

We offer a variety of nasal and sinus surgical options to treat common conditions such as deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy and chronic sinusitis. Surgical options include balloon sinuplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal valve surgery, rhinoplasty, septoplasty and turbinate surgery.

Our goal with skull base surgery is to preserve function, provide optimal reconstruction and to rehabilitate and improve your life if you’re affected by skull-based diseases.

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) treats oral tumors, both cancerous and noncancerous, which can occur in any part of the oral cavity, including the tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate and throat. TORS uses minimally invasive techniques to remove tumors of the mouth and throat.

Nasal turbinates — also known as turbinate hypertrophy — are a common source of airflow blockage, and can be reduced through surgery such as radiofrequency inferior turbinate reduction and submucous resection of the inferior turbinates.

There are two simple ways to find the right ENT doctor for you: 

• Search online for an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) with our quick, easy-to-use Find a Doctor tool. 

• Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, to speak with one of our specially trained physician referral specialists. They know our doctors and can help you find the perfect fit.

In some cases, you will need a referral from your primary care doctor.  

Some medical groups offer direct access to certain types of specialists. And some health plans, such as PPOs, offer direct access to all specialists. Contact your health plan's member services department to confirm your coverage. 

If you are an existing patient with a Sharp-affiliated otolaryngologist (meaning you have seen your doctor at least once), simply call the doctor’s office to make an appointment. 

At Sharp HealthCare, we provide a full range of otolaryngology services — from ear, nose and throat care to care of the head and neck. And our services are offered at locations across San Diego, making it easy for you to get the care you need, when you need it. 

We offer expert otolaryngology care at our four acute-care hospitals across San Diego — Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medi-Cal and most managed care and private insurance plans.  

Be sure to check with your insurance company to verify specific coverage. Insurance companies frequently add new plans, and update provider networks and covered services under existing plans.