Dizziness & Vertigo
Dizziness, a blanket term used to describe any feeling of unsteadiness, is one of the leading health complaints in the United States, affecting an estimated nine million people annually. For those over the age of 70 it’s the top reason for a visit to the doctor’s office. What Are the Causes of Dizziness? Dizziness…
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S. It is the third most commonly reported physical condition, following arthritis and heart disease. It affects roughly 20 percent of the American population and can strike people of all ages. The most common causes of hearing loss are noise exposure and aging. What…
Ear Infection
Ear infections can occur in the outer or middle ear. An ear infection occurs in the middle ear when fluid becomes trapped following a viral or bacterial infection. This painful affliction is most common in children, but can affect people of all ages. Infections can also occur in the outer ear. They are most common when the skin in the…
Ear
Parts of the Ear and their Functions The ear consists of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Each plays an important role in hearing. OUTER EAR FUNCTION The outer ear is called the auricle or pinna. It is the external portion visible to others and is responsible for collecting sound waves…
Our Providers – ENT Center
Meet Our ENT Team
About ENT Center
ENT Center
At Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery, our success depends on how healthy our patients feel. It is our job to help our patients realize and maintain a healthy well-being. Specializing in the treatment of conditions that affect the ears, nose, throat and facial features, we continuously strive for excellence by providing comprehensive…
Ragweed, Dust Mites and Mold, Oh My!
Spring and summer are notoriously bad for allergy sufferers in Salem; all that grass in the fertile Willamette Valley causes misery and suffering for a lot of people when it blooms. But allergies can occur in the fall months, too. The culprits this time of year? Ragweed, dust mites and mold spores. Fall Allergy Triggers…
Ear, Nose & Throat
Specializing in the treatment of conditions that affect the ears, nose and throat, we continuously strive for excellence by providing comprehensive and compassionate care to every patient, every day. Our full-service center treats a wide range of conditions including ear infections, snoring, sinusitis, tonsillitis, neck and throat cancer, sleep apnea and voice disorders. We are proud…
Allergy Center Services
Willamette ENT saw a real need in the community to start offering allergy care. One of the drawbacks of living in the beautiful Willamette Valley is the abundance of pollen. We enjoy helping people get back to activities they would otherwise avoid during peak allergy season. Untreated allergies can be very limiting and decrease quality of…
“I have been going to Willamette ENT on and off for most of my life. The staff is always so friendly, and the doctors and nurses show a lot of care and compassion!”