The Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery) provides diagnostic and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment for patients with problems involving the ears, sinuses, oral cavity, nose, throat, voice box, swallowing and airway passages, and neck.
Named high performing in ear, nose, and throat care by U.S. News & World Report
Experiencia líder
Médicos galardonados
Our doctors and surgeons have been recognized as some of the city’s best on Boston Magazine’s “Top Docs” list.
Cutting-Edge Research
Our doctors have been listed in the top 1 percent of researchers for cutting-edge research by the Healthcare Research All-Stars Report.
Expertise in All Areas of Care
From complex skullbase surgeries to hearing tests and everything in between, our expert providers are here for any otolaryngology needs.
Pasarela para la atención del cáncer
El 15 y 2025 de octubre, BMC pacientes y miembros del personal desfilaron por la pasarela de Catwalk for Cancer Care, un desfile de modas para recaudar fondos que recaudó más de $330,000 (y contando) para el Centro de Cáncer de BMC. El evento contó con diseños únicos y modelos de pacientes, incluida Eva, tres veces sobreviviente de cáncer, quien compartió su inspiradora historia.
Más información sobre la pasarela para la atención del cáncer
Ubicación y contacto
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Department
De lunes a viernes, de 7:30 a.m. a 5 p.m.
Fax: 617.414.4953
Programas y clínicas
Audiología (problemas de audición)
Centro de Mareos y Equilibrio
A center providing care from a vertigo specialist, including vestibular testing to diagnose and treat dizziness and balance disorders.
Cirugía plástica facial
A program providing plastic surgery for reconstructive and cosmetic procedures affecting the face, head, and neck.
Programa de Cáncer de Cabeza y Cuello
A program providing diagnosis and treatment for head and neck cancers, including early-stage, recurrent, and aggressive disease.
Cuidado de la nariz, los senos paranasales y las alergias
A program providing diagnosis and treatment for sinus and allergy conditions and helping manage congestion and related symptoms.
Otorrinolaringología (Pediatría)
A program providing pediatric ear, nose, and throat care, including treatment for ear infections, hearing loss, and airway conditions.
Programa de Cirugía de la Base del Cráneo
Foniatría
A program providing speech therapy from a speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Programa de Voz y Deglución
A speech, swallowing, and voice center providing evaluation and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders.
Educación y formación
Programa de Residencia en Otorrinolaringología
The Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program at Boston Medical Center provides an outstanding postgraduate education in all aspects of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Our program provides the opportunity for complete, balanced training in all subspecialties of otolaryngology in diverse environments serving four unique patient populations and hospital systems.
Elective Clerkships
Medical students who are considering or intending to pursue a career in otolaryngology are strongly encouraged to apply for the four-week elective clerkship during their fourth year. This clerkship is open to students from any medical school.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine fourth-year students who wish to learn about otolaryngology, but are not intending to pursue otolaryngology as a career, can do a two-week surgical subspecialty otolaryngology elective clerkship during their fourth-year general surgery sub-i elective clerkship.
Otolaryngology Research
The physicians, faculty, and staff in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery are actively involved in research that advances patient care. Many faculty are engaged in research specific to their areas of expertise and mentor resident physicians during research blocks.
Research areas include head and neck cancer clinical trials, evaluating the efficacy or clinical interventions, improving the assessment and treatment of sensorimotor disorders of voice and speech, and more. Within the department is the Clinical Outcomes, Assessment, & Technological Innovation (COATI) Lab, which implements multiple NIH-funded clinical research studies aimed at improving patient care.
Donate to Team Runny Noses
As dedicated academic otolaryngologists, our physician team seeks to:
- Offer outstanding wraparound medical care while addressing the underlying social determinants of health affecting a patient’s overall wellbeing
- Train future generations of surgeons and caretakers
- Conduct high-quality clinical research
When Mike Platt, MD, became Program Director of BMC’s otolaryngology residency in 2016, his mission was to ensure his residents were leading active, healthy lives despite their busy schedules. He created Team Runny Noses, a BMC community fundraiser, and invited residents and employees to compete in local athletic events while raising funds for their department. Since 2016, the team has participated in Boston’s Run to Remember, the Boston Marathon, Boston Triathlon, and more. Funds raised have allowed our department to upgrade our technology and send our residents to academic conferences.
Boston Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.