Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery

Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians
Jeffrey Buckwalter, M.D.
Stephen Mass, M.D.
Sean Smullen, M.D.

North Penn Medical Arts Building
2100 North Broad Street, Suite 102
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-368-5290
Web site: Ear, Nose and Throat

At Lansdale Hospital, ear, nose and throat surgery is performed by Otolaryngologists. The more commonly known name for the specialty is Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor. However, today's Otolaryngololgist receives broad based training in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the head and neck, making the name ENT Doctor obsolete. The Otolaryngologist is trained in:

  • Laryngology: Treatment of patients suffering from voice and swallowing disorders caused by benign or malignant conditions affecting the vocal cords and other vocal/swallowing tract structures.
  • Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery: Treatment of patients with abnormalities of the face and mouth, including a variety of problems from birth defects (such as cleft palate) to accidents causing disfigurement to removal of tumors involving the tissues of the mouth. They also perform surgical procedures to reshape the nose or jaw to improve appearance and function.
  • Nose and Sinus Allergy: Diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms and manifestations of nose and sinus allergy including hay fever and other inhalant seasonal and perennial allergies which are present all year round.
  • Oncology: Treatment of cancer of the head and neck which may involve surgery, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. The Otolaryngologist works closely with Medical and Radiation Oncologist to design the best possible treatment program.
  • Otology: Medical and/or surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the ear, such as: ear infections, balance problems or dizziness, and hearing problems.
  • Plastic Surgery: Similar to reconstructive surgery except that the surgery is often done for cosmetic purposes. Plastic surgery is important for patients who have been victims of disfiguring accidents and for those who wish to have a more improved or youthful appearance.