ServicesThe Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery offers state-of-the-art expert diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck. From hearing aids to professional voice training, from sinusitis and allergy to snoring, and from dizziness to cancer, we will be pleased to provide you with the latest in medical and surgical care. Our practice is organized around various clinical sub-specialties as follows: The Head and Neck Cancer Center The Head and Neck Cancer Center The Head and Neck Cancer Center at Boston Medical Center is a regional referral center for New England. The Center has established the first Transoral daVinci Robotic Head and Neck Surgery Program. In addition we have established the first CyberKnife Head and Neck Radiosurgery Program in the region. The Center has been the leader and pioneer in minimally invasive endoscopic transoral laryngeal surgery and minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery and also the development of the CO2 laser for use in the head and neck. The Head and Neck Cancer Center team at Boston Medical Center provides comprehensive care to patients who have benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. The Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to the management of all types of head and neck cancer. Experts from a variety of specialties including:
BMC provides the latest in diagnostic and treatment options for patients affected by these cancers. The multidisciplinary team participates in a weekly Head and Neck Tumor Conference to optimize patient care. Our head and neck cancer multidisciplinary team has at its disposal state-of-the-art techniques for treatment as well as cosmetic and functional reconstruction, including:
Many treatment options are available not only to treat cancer but also to improve quality of life for cancer patients. Division of Head & Neck Oncologic and Skullbase Surgery Program When faced with a skullbase tumor it is important to find the right and experienced health care partner. The Skullbase Tumor Program at Boston Medical Center is committed to providing the best care available for patients with benign or malignant tumors affecting the skull base. The Skullbase Tumor Program joins specialists from multiple departments under one roof who constantly work with each other to deliver the best possible care. These health care professionals include:
Learn more by visiting the Skull Base Surgery website. The Center for Voice and Swallowing The Center for Voice and Swallowing offers a wide array of evaluation and treatment options for patients with various voice and swallowing disorders including:
The center also offers diagnostic and treatment options for papillomas and early cancers of the larynx, and for swallowing and voice problems due to Parkinson's disease, stroke and other neurological disorders. Learn more by visiting the Center for Voice and Swallowing main website. The Division of Audiology provides services to a wide variety of patients, ranging from newborn babies to elderly adults. Audiologists perform a number of diagnostic tests in our state-of-the-art clinic. Testing ranges from basic hearing tests that require the patient to raise their hand in response to sounds to more advanced testing which uses computer generated signals to elicit responses in the brainstem (ABR). We also provide testing for those who are suspected of having auditory processing disorders. Audiologists are also principal providers of diagnostic testing for patients with dizziness and balance problems. Outside of the clinic, you may find audiologists in the operating room performing ABR on those children who are difficult to test or assisting surgeons during intricate surgeries by monitoring the cranial nerves. In addition to diagnostic testing, providing information and helping patients with strategies for coping with hearing loss, audiologists also fit patients with hearing aids. We offer the latest in digital hearing aid technology and offer a variety of sizes and options. We also fit special earplugs for musicians, dentists or workers who need sound reduction or protection from noise exposure. Water resistant earmolds are also made at our clinic for those who have tubes in their ears or who are prone to swimmer's ear. Finally, we offer consultation on the use of assistive listening devices. Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Facial plastic or reconstruction surgery may be part of the treatment for disorders of the head and neck. With the priority to provide patients exceptional, comprehensive care in one location, the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery offers these procedures by experienced surgeons who are especially skilled in head and neck reconstructive surgery. To learn more about these surgeons, visit their pages below: |
