Ear, Nose & Throat doctors (ENTs) or Otolaryngologists specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, throat, and head and neck region. Their responsibilities include: examining patients to diagnose and treat conditions such as ear infections, sinusitis, sleep apnea, hearing loss, and voice disorders and they also perform surgical procedures to treat conditions such as ear or nose tumors, throat cancer, or obstructive sleep apnea. Additionally they prescribe medications to relieve symptoms such as ear pain, sinus pressure, or voice disorders and treat speech and hearing disorders such as stuttering or tinnitus.

To become an Ear, Nose & Throat doctor in Miami, the doctor needs to complete medical school and earn their MD or DO. After that, they need to complete a 5-year residency program in otolaryngology, which includes hands-on training in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions. Then they need to pass the certifying exam of the American Board of Otolaryngology and get their medical license from the state of Florida. Additional years can be added if they pursue additional certification in a subspecialty, such as head and neck surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, or sleep medicine. On average it takes about 13 years to become a Ear, Nose and Throat doctor in Miami.

A good ENT doctor will have the following qualities: clinical expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions accurately and effectively, good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively educate and communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. They should also have great attention to detail and be committed to ongoing professional development to stay current with advances in the field of otolaryngology.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best Ear, Nose & Throat doctors(ENTs) in Miami.