Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery 207YX0905X
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery: This facial surgery is concerned with the diagnosis, management and treatment of diseases and various disorders of the nose, throat, ear and related parts of the head and neck. Specialty areas include pediatric otolaryngology, otology, laryngologist and rhinology. Most Otolaryngologists focus on one or two specific areas.
Taxonomy Code: 207YX0905X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Otolaryngology: This particular branch of surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, head, neck and throat disorders. These specialty surgeons are called Otolaryngologists are qualified medical doctors. These doctors must complete at least five years of surgical training in order to be qualified.