Examples of the procedures our ENT surgeons conduct include:
- Tonsillectomy - Removal of tonsils (and sometimes adenoids) for recurrent infections or obstructive sleep apnea.
- Adenoidectomy - Removal of adenoids for recurrent infections or obstructive sleep apnea. This procedure is sometimes combined with a tonsillectomy.
- Septoplasty - Corrects a deviated nasal septum to improve breathing and reduce occurrence of sinus infections.
- Ear Tube Surgery (Myringotomy with Tube Placement) - Small tubes inserted into the eardrum to drain fluid and prevent chronic ear infections.
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) - Minimally invasive procedure to open blocked sinuses and treat chronic sinusitis.
- Tympanoplasty - Repairs a perforated eardrum to restore hearing and prevent infections.
- Balloon Sinuplasty – For sinus drainage issues.
- Sleep Apnea Surgery – Includes uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and other airway procedures.
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery – For gland disorders.
- Neck Mass and Cancer Removals – For tumors in the ear, nose and throat, or for ENT structural issues.
- Bone Implanted Hearing Devices: BAHA/OSIA – For assistance with hearing loss/damage.
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator (INSPIRE) Surgery – For moderate/severe sleep apnea.
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Meet Our Team
While often simplified to ears, nose and throat (ENT), otolaryngology surgery focuses on diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating patients with a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. Summa Health has a team of expert otolaryngologists focused on helping patients with conditions in these areas of the body.
Surgeons
Katie English, MD
Specialties: Surgical and Non-surgical Otolaryngology
Ryan Gerritsen, MD
Specialties: Surgical and Non-surgical Otolaryngology
Phillip Khalil, DO
Specialties: Surgical and Non-surgical Otolaryngology
Locations
Summa Health Otolaryngology offers convenient locations in the greater Akron area. Call 234.230.3262 to schedule an appointment.
Summa Health System—Akron Campus
55 Arch St, Suite 2A
Akron, OH 44304
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