Our otolaryngology program provides patients with effective treatments for all types of ear, nose and throat conditions, such as: EarĮar pain, hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus) NoseĬonditions involving the nasal cavity and sinuses, including allergies, the sense of smell the ability to breathe through the nose as well as addressing the appearance of the nose through plastic surgery Throatĭiseases of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aero-digestive track or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders Head and Neck Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake provides services necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions, including allergies, ear infections, sinusitis, tonsillitis, vertigo and other conditions. ENT’s train for five years before becoming certified. Otolaryngologist, or Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists, diagnosis and provide medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasm’s, deformities, disorders and injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and other head and neck systems. The procedure takes 15 to 30 minutes, followed by a short recovery period until the patient is fully awake. The endoscope also has an open inner channel to allow other instruments to be passed through in order to perform biopsies, remove polyps or inject solutions.Ĭolonoscopy is performed on an outpatient basis with the patient mildly sedated. This specialized instrument can be directed and moved around the many bends in the colon. While colonoscopy is frequently used as a screening tool for colon cancer, it is also used to diagnose and evaluate many disorders involving the colon and rectum.Ĭolonoscopy is done using a lighted, flexible fiber optic or video endoscope. Colonoscopy is the visual examination of the large intestine, or colon. Texas Health also utilizes the latest in technology to provide services such as colonoscopies & colorectal cancer screenings. Training required for this specialty is five years of General Surgery followed by one year in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Various specialists such as gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists and nutritionists collaborate to provide a unified approach to patient treatments.Ĭolorectal Surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat diseases of the small intestine, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. Texas Health Harris Methodist Southlake routinely diagnose and treat colo-rectal disorders that affect the colon and rectum, including: We use the acronym "C.H.O.I.C.E." for our core values because we all have a choice where we work as employees, where we practice medicine as physicians, and where we receive care as a patient. Our staff is passionate about what they do and has created principles by which the organization consistently functions. We appreciate you choosing this community hospital for your healthcare needs and allowing us to serve you. It is our mission to promote exemplary healthcare, compassion, innovation and personal service to all we serve. Our vision is to be the premier provider of selected clinical services an organization where employees want to work, physicians want to practice and patients receive compassionate care. Bringing the 84-year history of Harris Methodist Hospitals to the Southlake community, our team is committed to our patients, our community and our employees. Texas Health Southlake is a multi-specialty surgical hospital located across the street from Southlake Town Square. Exceptional People Providing an Exceptional Experience
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