ENT specialists in Pocatello, Idaho
At the Portneuf Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Clinic, our team of expert ENT specialists is committed to providing top tier otolaryngology services in a comfortable and caring setting. We are proficient in a wide range of treatments for conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, as well as related areas of the neck and face. Our services include comprehensive hearing evaluations and advanced audiology treatments, effectively addressing issues such as allergies, chronic headaches, nosebleeds, frequent sinus infections, and hearing loss. No matter your condition, we are ready to deliver personalized ENT care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Symptoms of an ENT condition
Ear, nose and throat symptoms affect us all. Each year, as many as 36 million American adults report some degree of hearing loss, two-thirds of couples say their partner snores at night, and 37 million people are afflicted with sinusitis. Otolaryngologists are trained in the medical and surgical treatments of patients with diseases of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
There are many symptoms that may lead you to schedule an appointment with an ENT physician, including:
- Any ear, nose, or throat pain or injury
- Balance issues
- Breathing difficulties
- Chronic headaches
- Chronic sore throats
- Difficulty swallowing
- Dizziness
- Frequent sinus infections
- Hearing loss
- Hoarseness
- Nasal fractures
- Repeated nosebleeds
- Ringing in the ears
- Snoring
- Tonsil problems
If you have any of the above concerns that do not clear up within a few weeks or if they are reoccurring, it might be time to speak to your primary care physician or consult an ENT physician. Our ENT physicians in Pocatello provide high-quality, clinically proven medical and surgical treatments for patients of all ages, including children. Each of our three board-certified doctors stays current with the latest procedures and is dedicated to ethical, responsible care. If you need specialized ENT care, you can find it right here in Pocatello. Our goal is to resolve your medical issues and restore your quality of life.
ENT conditions we treat
We are proud to offer an array of both diagnostic and therapeutic otolaryngology services for various ENT conditions, including:
- Allergy testing and treatment
- Balance and dizziness disorders
- Chronic sinusitis
- Earaches and ear infections
- Enlarged turbinates
- Facial fractures and facial trauma
- Hearing disorders
- Lesions of the face and neck
- Nasal congestion and deviated septums
- Nasal polyps
- Oral, throat, head, neck and skin cancer
- Sleep disorders, snoring and sleep apnea
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Voice and swallowing disorders
Regardless of your condition, our ENT providers will ensure you receive swift, effective treatment tailored to your needs. Should you require another type of care, we also provide services like facial plastic surgery, Botox for chronic headaches, immunotherapy, treatment for nasal polyps, and more.
Audiology treatments
We offer various audiology services to help patients of all ages cope with hearing disorders and balance problems. Our services include diagnostic and rehabilitative care, as well as the following:
- Auditory evoked potential (AEP) testing
- Balance evaluations
- Cochlear implant candidacy evaluations
- Cochlear implant programming and mapping
- Diagnostic hearing evaluations
- Hearing aid evaluation, fitting and management
- Hearing assistive technology and FM systems
- Immittance testing
- Management of both adult and pediatric patients
- Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing
Sinus and nasal disease treatment
Chronic sinusitis and nasal diseases are some of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in the United States, and recent advances have improved our ability to diagnose and treat these conditions. Our surgeons have completed extensive training in the treatment of sinus and nasal conditions, utilizing advanced technology to ensure you receive accurate diagnoses and effective care. Our technologies include high-resolution computerized tomography (CT) scans, intraoperative surgical navigation and minimally-invasive endoscopy surgery.
In addition to treating sinus disease, we also specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of various nasal disorders, including the correction of a deviated septum, treatment of enlarged turbinates and management of nasal polyps. Call us to learn more about our sinus and nasal disease treatments.
Pediatric ENT care
We are proud to offer a wide range of ENT care for children of all ages — from newborns to adolescents and young adults. Our pediatric ENT care is specifically designed to be more gentle and specialized, so that your child receives the personalized, child-friendly care they deserve.
Our pediatric otolaryngologists focus on the medical and surgical management of various conditions, including pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, chronic ear infections, tonsillitis, hearing loss, and head and neck masses. We are also equipped to perform office-based evaluations of your child’s airway and voice. No matter your child’s needs, we are prepared to offer exceptional, compassionate ENT care you can depend on.