Ear, Nose, & Throat

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Count on expert testing and a range of treatment options for all ENT conditions, including issues that affect your speech and hearing.

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Expertise in All ENT Conditions, Close to Home

Our board-certified otolaryngologists provide screening diagnostics and surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a wide range of conditions affecting your ears, nose or throat.

We also offer other ear, nose, and throat-related services including:

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Overview

We understand the importance of treating conditions that disrupt your ability to talk, hear, eat or sleep that can have a huge impact on your life.

A Team Approach to Your Care

Our otolaryngologists often provide multidisciplinary care with experts in other areas, including:

Primary Care
Cancer Care for skin, head and neck cancers
Endocrinology for thyroid and parathyroid issues
Audiology for hearing problems
Physical Therapy for balance issues
Speech-Language Pathology for communication and swallowing issues

When to See an ENT Specialist

Schedule an appointment with an ENT doctor if you have any of these symptoms:

A lump in your neck
Balance problems, dizziness or vertigo
Chronic infection and inflammation of your tonsils, adenoids or throat
Ear fullness or ear pain
Hearing loss
Hoarseness lasting longer than six weeks
Ongoing allergy and sinus problems
Recurrent or persistent ear infections
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Sleep difficulties

Before Your Visit

If you have had any procedures, testing or imaging performed outside of The Christ Hospital Health Network, please bring that documentation (including imaging disc) with you to your appointment.
When scheduling your appointment, please ensure the phone number you enter is accurate. We will call you to confirm your appointment. If we're unable to contact you, we will cancel your appointment so that we can accommodate other patients.

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State-of-the-Art Screening & Diagnosis

Typically, we begin an evaluation of head and neck issues with a thorough history and physical exam. Other diagnostic tools include:

Endoscopic exam
Advanced imaging, such as MRI or CT scan
Ultrasound

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ENT Conditions & Treatment Options

Our caring team of ENT specialists evaluates, diagnoses and treats the full range of ear, nose and throat disorders and illnesses.

Allergies and Sinus Issues

We offer comprehensive exams, medical management and advanced allergy testing, such as ImmunoCAP, to identify your allergen-specific antibody level. Treatments for sinus issues and allergies include:

Allergy avoidance
Allergy shots
Balloon sinuplasty
Medication
Oral drops

We are one of the only facilities in the region where you can receive drops to place under your tongue to increase your tolerance of allergens. Learn more about our allergy testing and treatment.

Balance Disorders

Ear Problems

Head and Neck Cancers

This category includes cancers of the skin, salivary glands, lymph nodes, thyroid gland, tongue, mouth, throat, voice box or esophagus. Advanced diagnostics and treatments include:

Biopsy—ways to get a tissue sample include direct biopsy of lesions on the surface of your skin or mouth, needle biopsy for a node or deeper mass, or biopsy with endoscopy performed under general anesthesia.
Surgery and other therapies—our ENT surgeons work with other specialists to provide the best results for you physically and cosmetically through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Long-term monitoring—since your care doesn’t stop when therapy is complete, we monitor you with frequent visits that taper off as you remain cancer-free.

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

We offer modern surgical techniques to treat nasal obstructions, polyps, deviated septum, enlarged adenoids, enlarged nasal airways and other issues that cause snoring or affect your sleep. These treatments include:

Nose surgery—repairs and removes nasal obstructions like polyps or a deviated septum
Upper throat surgery—repairs and stabilizes narrowed or collapsed airways in your soft palate, tonsils and uvula
Lower throat surgery—reduces, stabilizes or moves your tongue base to reduce the obstruction it’s causing
Inspire—an alternative to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, we implant a pacemaker-type device under the skin of your collar bone to mildly stimulate the upper airway for improved breathing and sleep

Thyroid and Parathyroid Conditions

Tonsils and Adenoids

We assess the tonsils and adenoids to determine if you need surgery. If infection and swelling affect your ability to breathe or swallow, our board-certified ENT specialists offer:

Tonsillectomy—surgical removal of your tonsils
Adenoidectomy—surgical removal of your adenoids

These procedures are more common in children and teens, but we recommend them for adults in some cases. We usually perform them on an outpatient basis, but based on your age and medical history, you may need to stay in the hospital overnight.

Facial Reconstruction

Speech & Swallowing Conditions

Speaking requires your lips, teeth, tongue, palate, throat and brain to all work together to produce recognizable words. When any part of that process makes speech difficult, we can help.

Our speech-language pathologists have advanced training to assess, diagnose and treat disorders that affect cognition, fluency, speech, swallowing, voice and language. We partner with you to provide a personalized care plan that considers your needs, abilities and goals. We educate and train you and your family in ways to better manage your condition and improve your quality of life.

We treat a broad spectrum of ENT conditions, including cognition and communication disorders, and swallowing disorders. Learn more about our inpatient and outpatient speech and swallowing services.

Hearing Conditions

Our audiologists provide high-quality care to help children and adults reach their greatest hearing potential. We are highly experienced, nationally certified and licensed, and have a diverse range of expertise. Our convenient office locations are fully equipped to provide a variety of hearing services.

We offer routine hearing evaluations for all age groups. After an evaluation, your ENT specialist will recommend the best therapy option for you. Learn more about our audiology services.

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Stories

- Special Series
- Allergies & Sinus
BlogApril 11, 2026
By Q102's Jennifer Fritsch with The Christ Hospital Health Network's Matthew Hensler, MD
Trees, flowers, mold, pollen – no matter your trigger, if you suffer from springtime allergies, even the hearing the word can make you sneeze or want to scratch your eyes out. Learn more about the causes and how to find relief from this itchy subject.
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Achoo! Spring is Here and So Are the Allergies
- General Health
- Allergies & Sinus
BlogMay 13, 2024
With Esther Cheng, MD, The Christ Hospital Physicians - Ear, Nose & Throat
Spring in Cincinnati. You might not see all the pollen, but it can really wreak havoc on your respiratory system! Ear, Nose & Throat specialist Dr. Esther Cheng has some newer solutions for allergy relief.
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From Ah-Choo! to Ahhhhh: Managing Seasonal Allergies
- Allergies & Sinus
BlogJanuary 13, 2026
With Matthew Hensler, MD from The Christ Hospital Physicians - Ear, Nose & Throat
The impact of chronic sinusitis and other common sinus issues can range from slight discomfort to outright pain. But there are ways to find relief. Here’s how.
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Chronic Sinusitis: When Stuffiness and Congestion Linger

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Expertise in All ENT Conditions, Close to Home

Overview

A Team Approach to Your Care

When to See an ENT Specialist

Before Your Visit

State-of-the-Art Screening & Diagnosis

ENT Conditions & Treatment Options

Stories

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