Kenneth M. Hodge, MD

Otolaryngologist

Dr. Kenneth M. Hodge is an Otolaryngologist in Louisville, KY with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and medically managing ear, nose, and throat disorders and diseases. As an Otolaryngologist, Kenneth M. Hodge, MD performs treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures. Otolaryngology is the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Otolaryngologists include hearing imbalance, allergies, deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal obstruction, hoarseness, GERD, infections, throat tumors, vocal cord disorders, enlarged thyroid glands, Grave's disease, head and neck cancers, sleep apnea, facial trauma, cleft palates, drooping eyelids, hair loss, and facial paralysis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Otolaryngologists include treatment of allergy using medication, immunotherapy; surgery on the face, neck or ear for cosmetic, functional, or reconstructive purposes; treating or removing tumors of the head and neck, including the nose and throat; managing throat disorders; treating ear infections, tumors, and nerve pathway disorders affecting hearing and balance; attending to ENT diseases in children, including congenital abnormalities and developmental delays; as well as managing nose and sinus dysfunctions.

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Kenneth M. Hodge is a Medical Oncologist in Louisville, KY with special training and skill in treating cancer and providing medical care using chemotherapy and other medications. Medical oncologists are often the main health care providers for cancer patients. As a Medical Oncologist, Kenneth M. Hodge, MD performs chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Medical Oncology is the diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care of cancer patients. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Medical Oncologists include skin cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, bladder cancer, and anal cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Medical Oncologists include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.