ENT

Ear nose and throat

At multispecialty medical practice Boulevard Medical HealthCare/Tender Medical Care, P.C., internal medicine specialist Nirmala Tummalapenta, MD, and the team offer ENT care conveniently on-site in their office  Bronx, New York. Schedule your appointment online or call the office to book your visit with an ENT specialist now. 

What is ENT?

Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care, also called otolaryngology, was the first medical specialty in America. ENT covers issues with your hearing, swallowing, sinuses, and much more — essentially, all types of problems occurring above the collarbone.

At Boulevard Medical HealthCare/Tender Medical Care, P.C., the experienced ENT specialist treat adults with ear, nose, and throat problems in a comfortable environment.

What conditions does ENT cover?

ENT doctors treat many health issues, including: 

• Hearing loss
• Dizziness
• Ear infections
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Ear pain
• Ear deformities
• Sinus infections
• Structural issues like deviated septum in the nose
• Sinus headaches
• Strep throat
• Tonsillitis 
• Hoarse voice or voice loss
• Head and neck cancers
• Benign head and neck tumors
• Thyroid disease
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Voice disorders 

 Your ENT provider can skillfully evaluate the complex interconnected parts of your head and neck to find problems and create the best solutions. 

When should I see an ENT doctor?

Your first point of contact for all medical care is usually your internal medicine provider. After evaluating your symptoms and performing any necessary tests, your provider may send you to see an on-site ENT specialist if you have issues such as chronic congestion, swallowing issues, ear infections, or hearing problems.

Boulevard Medical HealthCare/Tender Medical Care, P.C., makes both routine care and specialty care, like seeing an ENT provider, easy by housing a diverse group of medical specialists under the same roof.

What can I expect from ENT treatment?

Your ENT specialist tailors a treatment plan according to your condition and how it’s impacting your daily life. Some conditions require medication, while others respond to minimally invasive surgical procedures.

ENT doctors are skilled surgeons who regularly perform procedures such as tumor removal, ear tube placement, tonsil removal, eardrum repair, Sleep apnea correction and septum repair in the nose. 

In most cases, ENT surgeons use minimally invasive approaches with tiny incisions to minimize bleeding and reduce pain during recovery. 

Do you have lingering ear, nose, or throat issues? Boulevard Medical HealthCare/Tender Medical Care, P.C., offers complete ENT care on site  for your convenience. Click on the online scheduling feature or call the office to book your appointment today.