Ear, Nose & Throat

We offer care for ear, nose, and throat conditions — ranging from hearing and sinus issues to throat and neck concerns. Our team provides evaluation, medical management, and surgical treatments for adults and children.

At TidalHealth, we understand that ear, nose and throat health plays an important role in your overall well-being. TidalHealth provides care for a wide range of concerns involving the ear, nose, throat and related areas of the head and neck. Our team includes otolaryngologists — also known as ENT specialists — who diagnose and treat everything from hearing and balance problems to voice and swallowing concerns. Whether you’re dealing with chronic sinus discomfort, allergies or more complex head and neck conditions, we are here to help adults and children find answers and relief. Our approach centers on listening to your needs and working with you to create a treatment plan that fits your life and supports your health.

At TidalHealth, our ENT team cares for a variety of ear, nose and throat conditions in both adults and children. We help people with concerns such as hearing loss, ringing in the ears, balance issues, dizziness, chronic sinus and allergy problems and nasal blockages. We also support patients with voice or swallowing challenges, chronic tonsillitis and other throat conditions. Some of the concerns we treat are related to the thyroid or parathyroid glands, as well as cancers and tumors of the head and neck. Our specialists provide thorough evaluation and personalized treatment, focusing not only on relieving symptoms but also on improving your daily life.

TidalHealth's ENT team in Millsboro, Del. offers a range of services tailored for children and adults. We use the latest medical and surgical advances to address your specific needs. Our team provides evaluation and management for hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, chronic sinusitis, allergies, nasal structure concerns, voice and swallowing issues and more. We are here to help with both routine and complex ENT problems, offering compassionate care every step of the way.

Services we offer include:

  • Evaluation and treatment for hearing loss and ringing in the ears
  • Diagnosis and management of balance problems and vertigo
  • Care for chronic sinus problems and allergy symptoms
  • Medical and minimally invasive surgical options for nasal and sinus disorders
  • Support for voice changes, hoarseness and swallowing difficulties
  • Treatment for tonsillitis, including surgical removal when needed
  • Management of thyroid and parathyroid conditions, including surgery
  • Comprehensive care for head and neck cancers and salivary gland concerns
  • Pediatric ENT care for common childhood ear, nose and throat issues

Specialized Surgical Services

  • Advanced sinus surgery for chronic sinus conditions
  • Thyroid surgery for cancer or nodules
  • Surgery for tumors and other head and neck concerns

What does an ear, nose and throat surgeon treat?

At TidalHealth, ENT specialists care for a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions. This includes general ENT concerns, thyroid issues, head and neck cancers, pediatric ENT needs, skin cancer removal and reconstruction, and sinus and nasal disorders. Whether you have chronic sinus problems or need a more involved surgical approach, your care is tailored to fit your needs.

What are some basic ENT treatments?

Common in-office treatments include ear microscope exams, ear wax removal, ear tube placement, nasal and throat endoscopy, biopsies of mouth, throat or skin lesions, biopsies of neck masses and treatment for nosebleeds.

When do ENT infections require surgery?

Surgery may be recommended when ongoing or serious infections in the middle ears, sinuses, tonsils or neck do not improve with other treatments.

What are the most common ENT surgeries?

Common procedures include tonsil removal, repair of a deviated septum, sinus surgery using a small camera, ear tube placement and removal of certain tumors in the skin, mouth, neck, thyroid and salivary glands.

Is head and neck surgery the same as ENT?

Yes. The specialty is officially called otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. “ENT” is simply a shorter, more familiar term. ENT specialists are fully trained as head and neck surgeons.

What causes head and neck masses and how are they treated?

Masses in the head or neck can result from noncancerous or cancerous tumors, infections or issues involving the thyroid or salivary glands. Masses that grow quickly may suggest cancer, such as lymphoma or cancers originating in the voice box or throat.

What signs suggest a child should see an ENT specialist?

Children may need an ENT specialist if they have frequent ear, sinus or tonsil infections; difficulty breathing or snoring at night; recurrent nosebleeds; a lump in the neck; or hearing concerns.