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Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Welcome to Our Department

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Pediatric head and neck surgeon David Tunkel, M.D., examines a young patient.  
   
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins is one of the largest and most comprehensive departments  diagnosing and treating ear, nose and throat disease.  The Department has repeatedly been ranked the #1 otolaryngology department in the United States by the news magazine U.S. News & World Report

Johns Hopkins' expertise ranges from common problems, like tonsilitis, snoring and ear infections, to the more complex conditions including sinusitis, speech disorders, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and throat cancer.  Our Department is committed to providing our patients with compassionate and responsive care, utilizing the latest knowledge in the field.

Our Specialists
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  Head and neck surgeon Joseph Califano, M.D., is part of a team that is doing pioneering research in early detection of tumors.
   


The physicians of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery cover a wide range of expertise,  including head and neck surgery, facial and plastic reconstructive surgery, endoscopic surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, speech pathology, audiology, neuro-otology, laryngology, swallowing therapy, dentistry and oral surgery, and much more. 

More than 50 physicians and therapists practice in the Department and also are at the forefront of research trying to find new and better ways to help patients with ear, nose and throat cancers and other conditions.

The Latest News

Visit this page often and check the column on the right for the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat disease.  Subscribe here to Hopkins News for You, our monthly e-newsletter.

Appointments or Second Opinions

To make an appointment or to seek a second opinion from a Johns Hopkins otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist, please complete our online Inquiry Form.  If you prefer to contact us by telephone, please consult our Directory.


 

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Charles Cummings, M.D., Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.


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