Otolaryngology
Otolaryngologists diagnose and manage diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx (voice box), mouth, and throat, as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of illness or injury of the ear, nose, and throat.
Conditions Treated by an ENT Specialist
ENT Surgical Services
- Adenoidectomy: a procedure to remove the adenoid glands (located in the throat behind the nose)
- Myringotomy: a procedure to drain fluid from the middle ear
- Septoplasty: a procedure that corrects a deviated septum
- Thyroidectomy: a procedure to remove part of all of the thyroid gland
- Tonsillectomy: a procedure to remove the tonsils from the back of the throat
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): a procedure to remove or reshape tissue in the throat, often for sleep apnea sufferers
Inspire® Therapy for Sleep Apnea
Meadville ENT is proud to offer Inspire® for patients who cannot or have unsuccessfully used CPAP therapy to treat sleep apnea.
Inspire is an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for people who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
According to Inspire®, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and even death. It occurs when the airway collapses during sleep and blocks the flow of oxygen to the brain. The brain senses a lack of oxygen and wakes the body up just long enough to take a breath, then falls back asleep. This cycle repeats throughout the night and causes poor, disruptive sleep.
No mask, no hose, just sleep.™
Inspire works inside the body with a patient’s natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation opens the airway during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient uses a small handheld remote to turn Inspire on before bed and off when they wake up.
The Inspire system is implanted during a short, outpatient procedure. The system is placed under the skin of the neck and chest through two small incisions. Most patients return home the same day and take over-the-counter pain medications to manage pain as needed.
For more information, visit: InspireSleep.com or call Meadville ENT at: 814-373-3070.
Meadville Medical Center Provider-based Clinic
How We Bill for Our Services
Visits to a provider-based clinic result in two charges to the patient: one charge for hospital services (the facility fee), and one charge for physician/professional services
More information about Meadville Medical Center’s provider-based clinics, including a complete listing and contact information for billing and financial assistance, can be found on our FAQ page.
ENT Location
