Colorado (CO) Otolaryngology Doctors and Physicians
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Otolaryngology Information
Description
Otolaryngology is the field of medicine primarily concerned with problems with the ear, nose and throat. An otolaryngologist is a head and neck surgeon who diagnoses and provides comprehensive medical treatment for the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory system, and other head and neck systems. This specialist also performs plastic and reconstructive surgery on the face, and treats disorders of the larynx (voicebox) and hearing.
Other areas of concern to the otolaryngologist are treatment of diseases, allergies and related disorders of the head. Otolaryngology is commonly called ENT, because it primarily deals with the ear, nose and throat.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are sleep apnea, Dizziness, Snoring, Sinusitis, Hearing loss, Rhinitis, Deviated septum, Hyperparathyroidism, Laryngitis, Head and neck cancer, Tonsillitis, labyrinthitis, Thyroid cancer, Otitis media, Mastoiditis, Pharyngitis, acoustic neuroma, throat disorders, Endolymphatic hydrops, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Chemotherapy, brow lift, bronchoscopy, Tonsillectomy, septoplasty, myringotomy, face lift, Radiation therapy, Endocrine surgery, surgical Reconstruction, Voice therapy, and Phono-surgery.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Blood Test, x-ray, skin test, Submandibular Exam, Laryngeal Exam, and microbiological culture.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Colorado has
174 practicing
otolaryngologists. Broken out by city, otolaryngology doctor density
in Alamosa is 1,
in Arvada is 3,
in Aurora is 25,
in Boulder is 5,
in Canon City is 1,
in Centennial is 3,
in Colorado Springs is 21,
in Craig is 1,
in Crested Butte is 1,
in Denver is 42,
in Durango is 2,
in Edwards is 3,
in Englewood is 13,
in Fort Carson is 2,
in Fort Collins is 11,
in Glenwood Springs is 1,
in Grand Junction is 5,
in Greeley is 5,
in Greenwood Village is 2,
in Highlands Ranch is 1,
in Lafayette is 4,
in Lakewood is 1,
in Littleton is 7,
in Lone Tree is 5,
in Longmont is 5,
in Loveland is 3,
in Parker is 3,
in Pueblo is 5,
in Steamboat Springs is 1,
in U S A F Academy is 2,
in USAF Academy is 2,
in Vail is 1,
and in Wheat Ridge is 4.
Colorado Information
Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater.
Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177.
Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18
and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.
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