Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC

Otolaryngology

Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC is an Otolaryngology practice in Louisville, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and medically managing ear, nose, and throat disorders and diseases. Otolaryngologists at Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC perform 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 at Otolaryngology practices 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 Otolaryngology practices 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.

Otolaryngic Allergy

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngic allergies and other allergic diseases.

Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery

Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC is an Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery practice in Louisville, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in addressing defects, disorders, traumas, and aging effects of the face with surgical and nonsurgical approaches. Otolaryngologist / Facial Plastic Surgeons at Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC perform facial rejuvenation, facial contouring, facial defect repair, and reshaping. Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery is the surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, disease, and aging. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery practices include sagging brows and furrowed lines, puffy eyes and drooping eyelids, projecting ears, unshapely nose, fine lines, wrinkles, skin lesions, and burn scars.. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery practices include rhinoplasty, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, facial rejuvenation surgery, fat transfers, facial augmentation, wrinkle treatment, corrective surgery for congenital facial defects, cleft lip and palate repair, ear reshaping, craniofacial surgery, minimally invasive and endoscopic skull base surgery, microsurgery, reconstruction of cancer patients and extensive post-traumatic deformities.

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.

Nurse Practice

A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Family Nurse Practice

Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC is a Family Nurse Practice practice in Louisville, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in family-centric general health care. Family Nurse Practitioners at Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC perform preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Family Nurse Practice practices include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practice practices include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.