Ear, Nose, Throat, Hearing, Head, Neck Specialists in Fort Walton Beach and Destin at White-Wilson Medical Center

Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
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Fort Walton Beach
850.863.8275
800.654.3584
1005 Mar-Walt Drive
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed

Destin
850.269.6400
800.654.3584
990 Airport Road
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed

What is an Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon?

Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. We are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.

What do Otolaryngologists Treat?

Otolaryngologists diagnose and manage diseases of the ears, sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face, as well as many ENT primary care problems in both children and adults.

The Ears

Hearing loss affects one in ten North Americans. The unique domain of otolaryngologists is the treatment of ear disorders. They are trained in both the medical and surgical treatment of hearing, ear infections, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), nerve pain, and facial and cranial nerve disorders.

Otolaryngologists also manage congenital (birth) disorders of the outer and inner ear.

Jason R Boole, M.D., FAAOA
FWB 850.863.8275
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James L. Connolly, M.D.
Destin | 850.269.6400
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Timothy D. Skinner, AuD
Destin | 850.269.6400
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Jody Chesser, AuD
Destin | 850.269.6400
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Ryann Ennis, M.A. - CCC-SLP
Fort Walton Beach | 850.863.8275
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The Nose

About 35 million people develop chronic sinusitis each year, making it one of the most common health complaints in America. Care of the nasal cavity and sinuses is one of the primary skills of otolaryngologists. Management of the nasal area includes allergies and sense of smell. Breathing through, and the appearance of, the nose are also part of otolaryngologists’ expertise.

The Throat

Communicating (speech and singing) and eating a meal all involve this vital area. Also specific to otolaryngologists is expertise in managing diseases of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aero-digestive tract or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders.

The Head and Neck

This center of the body includes the important nerves that control sight, smell, hearing, and the face. In the head and neck area, otolaryngologists are trained to treat infectious diseases, both benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors, facial trauma, and deformities of the face. They perform both cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

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Fort Walton Beach 850.863.8100 | Destin 850.269.6400 | Niceville 850.897.4400

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