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Ear, Nose and Throat/Audiology

Methodist Health System offers otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ear, nose and throat) and audiology services at our Methodist Physicians Clinic location in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Our board-certified and board-eligible ear, nose and throat (ENT) physicians and certified audiologists can address all of the ear, nose and throat diagnostic and treatment and hearing disorders needs for you and your family.

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 

Otolaryngologists focus on disorders in the ear, nose, throat, and neck. Although many of us think of hearing loss, sinus problems, or ear infections when we think of otolaryngology, it encompasses much more.

Otolaryngology or ear, nose and throat and its allied services provide care for a wide range of disorders, including those affecting:

• Hearing
• Balance
• Smell
• Taste
• Voice
• Speech and language.

Ear, nose and throat (ENT) physicians also treat and manage head and neck cancers, perform thyroid surgery and specialize in the removal and reconstruction of facial skin cancer and other lesions.

Ear, Nose and Throat Services

Specialized treatment is available in all areas of ear, nose and throat care (otolaryngology) including:

• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
• Ear tubes
• Sinus and nasal surgery
• Removal and reconstruction of skin cancer and other lesions
• Snoring and sleep apnea
• Thyroid surgery
• Evaluation and treatment of neck masses
• Evaluation and treatment of mouth and throat lesions

Meet Our Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians

Andrew Gaut, MD		Crystal Seluk, DO

 

To schedule an appointment, call (712) 396-4130 or request an appointment online.

Audiology Services

Audiology is a branch of health care that studies, diagnoses, treats and prevents hearing disorders. Hearing loss affects nearly 36 million people in the United States. Impaired hearing may be caused by many things.

Older people are the largest group affected by hearing loss. The contributors range from excessive noise, drugs, viral or bacterial infections, head injury or head tumors, and heredity. One in three older adults over age 60 has hearing loss. Nearly half of people over age 75 have hearing loss.

Hearing loss can have a deep impact on your overall well being. The audiologists at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Council Bluffs can help diagnose a hearing impairment and provide a solution to improve your quality of life.

Our services include:

• Fitting and management of hearing aids and other hearing assistive devices
• Variety of selection and pricing options on hearing aids available
• Comprehensive hearing testing/evaluation
• Auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing
• Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing
• Tinnitus evaluation and management
• Balance evaluation and therapy

Custom Impressions:

• Hearing protection (workplace, hunting, military use)
• Listening molds (for listening devices)
• Custom earpiece molds for swimming and other recreational activities

All patients are first evaluated by an ear, nose and throat physician prior to meeting with an audiologist.

Meet Our Audiologists

Sharlene Pekny, MS, CCC-A			Danielle Starr, AuD, CCC-A

 

Why Get a Hearing Aid from Methodist Physicians Clinic?

When you purchase your hearing aids from Methodist Physicians Clinic, we offer products and services from 8 different manufacturers that includes:

• 3 year loss/damage and repair warranty on hearing aids
• 3 year supply of batteries
• Free routine maintenance for the life of the hearing aids
• 30 day trial period of the hearing aids

 

Helpful Links

• Hearing Aid Evaluation & Fitting
• Learn More About Hearing Aids and Bluetooth Technology
• Health information from ENTNet.org
• Health information from the American Speech Language Hearing Association