Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
Otolaryngology (commonly known as Ear, Nose, and Throat — or ENT), is the branch of medicine and surgery that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions affecting primarily the ear, nose and throat. Some of these conditions include cancer, adenoidectomy, bilateral myringotomy tubes, endoscopic sinus surgery, mastoidectomy, parotidectomy, septoplasty, thyroidectomy, and tonsillectomy.
Choose United Regional for ENT Services
United Regional offers a full range of ENT procedures to meet your care needs. From diagnosis to treatment and follow-up, our team is here to support you every step of the way. To ensure you receive the right care, a referral from your primary care provider is required for all ENT procedures.
How can United Regional’s ENT services help you?
Ear Procedures:
- Auditory brainstem response – A noninvasive hearing test for infants and young children
- Bilateral myringotomy tubes – Inserted in adults and children to relieve chronic ear infections and fluid buildup.
- Cochlear implants – Used to restore hearing for people with sensorineural hearing loss. Osia implants are available for conductive hearing loss.
- Mastoidectomy – Removes infected mastoid bone behind the ear to treat chronic infections.
- Ossicular chain reconstruction – Rebuilds the tiny bones in the middle ear to restore hearing.
- Stapedectomy – Replaces the stapes bone to improve hearing in people with otosclerosis.
- Tympanoplasty – Repairs a perforated eardrum and improves hearing.
Nose Procedures:
- Balloon sinuplasty – Opens blocked sinus passages to relieve chronic sinus inflammation.
- Endoscopic sinus surgery with Stealth Navigation – Treats chronic sinusitis using image-guided technology for precision.
- Rhinoplasty for nasal obstruction – Reshapes nasal structures to relieve blocked airflow.
- Septoplasty – Straightens a deviated septum to improve breathing.
Throat Procedures:
- Inspire implant – Treats obstructive sleep apnea by stimulating airway muscles during sleep.
- Laryngoscopy with laser – Treats vocal cord disorders using precise laser technology.
- Parotidectomy – Removes tumors from the parotid gland near the jaw.
- Thyroidectomy – Removes part of, or all of, the thyroid gland to treat thyroid cancer or other thyroid conditions.
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy – Removes tonsils and adenoids to treat chronic infections and breathing issues.
- Transoral robotic surgery – Minimally invasive procedure to remove tumors from the mouth and throat.
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Our Approach to ENT Services
By offering advanced ENT services at United Regional — including cochlear implants, specialized surgical technologies, and more — you can stay close to home for both your procedure and follow-up care.
Cochlear Implant
Cochlear implants are designed for people with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss who no longer benefit from hearing aids.
The procedure is typically done on an outpatient basis. After surgery, our audiology team activates the device and works closely with you to fine-tune its settings. This process, called mapping, ensures the implant is customized to your hearing needs. Several follow-up visits are scheduled during the first year to adjust the device and support your progress.
United Regional offers this procedure, along with follow-up care, right here in Wichita Falls — allowing you to stay close to home for both surgery and ongoing support.
Specialized Surgical Technology
PTEye technology helps protect the parathyroid glands during thyroid and parathyroid surgery by providing real-time guidance to your surgical team.
CarePlus
Convenient care for minor illnesses and injuries. Same-day care through CarePlus is available—either by walk-in or scheduled appointment—at the Barnett Road Medical Building in Wichita Falls.
Primary Care
Primary care is whole-person care that supports your physical, mental, and emotional health through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term wellness. Take your first step to long-term health.
General Surgery
Our expert surgeons play a crucial role in establishing diagnoses and providing comprehensive preoperative, operative, and postoperative care for a wide range of surgical conditions.