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Area of Expertise: Ear, Nose and Throat Care

Also called: otolaryngology; otorhinolaryngology; ENT

Otolaryngology is the field of medicine that focuses on conditions and disorders related to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologists (or ENT doctors) provide both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a wide range of conditions. Otolaryngologists are highly trained in both medicine and surgery.  

Complete Care

The ENT physicians at UAMS Health are fellowship-trained in their specialty and cover all the sub-specialties in the field:

  • Hearing and balance & neurotology — Conditions of the ear and in the base of the skull
  • Thyroid and parathyroid
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Rhinology — Nose and sinus
  • Laryngology — Voice and speech disorders
  • Swallowing disorders
  • Facial plastic and reconstruction surgery
  • Pediatric ENT
  • Vascular anomalies

ENT doctors can treat issues that range from the everyday to the complex. When surgery is required, our experts can provide state-of-the-art surgery to the head and neck whether the cause is a traumatic injury, cancer or birth deformity.

Our hearing and balance team is internationally known and has one of the highest surgical volumes in the country. People with vascular anomalies come from throughout the world to UAMS Health for treatment.

Top 50 Nationwide

The expertise of the UAMS ENT team was recognized in 2018-2019 and 2020-2021 by U.S. News & World Report, which named the department among the top 50 ear, nose and throat programs in the United States.

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Related Conditions

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Allergies
  • Balance Problems
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Dizziness
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
  • Facial Nerve Disorders
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head and Neck Tumors
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Meniere’s Disease
  • Nose Fracture
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Ptosis
  • Reflux
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Tinnitus
  • Voice, Airway and Swallowing Disorders

Related Medical Treatments and Procedures

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Ear Tube Surgery
  • Nasal Reconstruction
  • Reconstructive and Cosmetic Nasal Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Skull Base Surgery

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Donald L. Bodenner, M.D., Ph.D.

Donald L. Bodenner, M.D., Ph.D. Endocrinologist

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Charles M. Bower, M.D.

Charles M. Bower, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Jennings Russell Boyette, M.D.

Jennings Russell Boyette, M.D. Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck Otolaryngologist

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Anndi E. Cranford, CNP Family Nurse Practitioner

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John L. Dornhoffer, M.D.

John L. Dornhoffer, M.D. Otology and Neurotology Physician

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Susan D. Emmett, M.D.

Susan D. Emmett, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Patrick L. Fraley, M.D.

Patrick L. Fraley, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Larry D. Hartzell, M.D.

Larry D. Hartzell, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Adam B. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D.

Adam B. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D. Otolaryngologist

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Jeffrey P. Kirsch, M.D.

Jeffrey P. Kirsch, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Mauricio A. Moreno, M.D.

Mauricio A. Moreno, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Kayla A. Nevala, CNP

Kayla A. Nevala, CNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Abby R. Nolder, M.D.

Abby R. Nolder, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Gresham T. Richter, M.D.

Gresham T. Richter, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Robert A. Saadi, M.D.

Robert A. Saadi, M.D. Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck Otolaryngologist

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Brenda O. Speed, CNP

Brenda O. Speed, CNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Graham M. Strub, M.D., Ph.D.

Graham M. Strub, M.D., Ph.D. Otolaryngologist

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James Y. Suen, M.D.

James Y. Suen, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery Otolaryngologist

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Ozlem E. Tulunay Ugur, M.D.

Ozlem E. Tulunay Ugur, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Emre A. Vural, M.D.

Emre A. Vural, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery Otolaryngologist

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Valerie G. Wessel, CNP

Valerie G. Wessel, CNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Andre M. Wineland, M.D.

Andre M. Wineland, M.D. Otolaryngologist

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Arkansas Children's Hospital

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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ACH Northwest exterior

Arkansas Children’s Northwest

2601 S. Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-3485
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Exterior of UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute building

Audiology Clinic (Part of Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center)

501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5878
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Exterior of UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute building

Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center

501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
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Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Conway

2425 Dave Ward Drive
Suite 101
Conway, AR 72034

Appointment Phone Number
501-932-7600
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Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8224
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UAMS Medical Center exterior

UAMS Medical Center

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
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Related Areas of Expertise

  • Hearing and Balance

    At UAMS Health, we have state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide the best treatment for your hearing issues.

  • Neurosurgery

    Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

  • Pediatric Care

    You want the very best medical care for your child. Our doctors care for pediatric patients with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

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