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ABOUT US Trusted. Experienced. Personal.Philosophy Atlanta's Northside ENT provides you with the most complete head and neck care available with specialists in hearing healthcare, sinus disorders, pediatric care, voice disorders, allergy and asthma, head and neck cancer, snoring and sleep apnea, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. With the latest advances, such as fiberoptic endoscopy, and the most up-to-date technology, such as a Sinus CT scanner (CT scans performed in the office in 20 seconds), and an advanced sleep lab, we are positioned to provide our patients with the best treatment outcomes possible.  Your Initial VisitSuccessful Ear, Nose, and Throat care is a result of good rapport between patient and the physician. Trust, based on realistic expectations, begins as early as your first visit. Your first visit includes a thorough review of your medical history, a discussion of your current complaint, a complete head and neck examination, review of pertinent findings, and flexible treatment options. To help your physician make an educated decision regarding your possible treatment options, additional tests in the form of audiograms, diagnostic endoscopy (generally performed in office in less than 20 seconds), and/or Sinus CT scan (also performed in office in 20 seconds) may be completed at your visit reducing the number of return visits and optimizing your time. Follow-up visits Your physician may ask you to follow-up to review ancillary tests, to determine if further testing is needed to develop the best treatment plan for you, or to adjust your previously discussed treatment plan. Your physician may also discuss other options, such as surgery, as early as your second appointment. It is important that you keep your follow-up appointments. Pre-operative Appointment Should you decide to pursue a surgical procedure, a pre-operative appointment will be made for you. This will give you another opportunity to meet with your physician to answer any additional questions, address any new concerns, and discuss the procedure with its inherent risks and benefits. We will also discuss pre-operative instructions with you including methods to minimize bruising and swelling to quicken recovery. In addition, post-operative instructions will be reviewed in detail, prescriptions will be given, and digital photographs, if necessary, will also be taken. Day of Surgery Our ENT physicians are credentialed and privileged physicians at the following hospitals and surgery centers:
After surgery, your doctor will personally visit with your family in a private consultation area and update them on your recovery. For outpatient surgery, recovery generally takes 45-90 minutes, after which you will be allowed to go home. Post-operative Course Most patients will return to Northside ENT 5-7 days after surgery. Most patients experience some bruising and swelling; your doctor will discuss methods to minimize this to quicken recovery at your preoperative appointment. Post-operative instructions specific to your procedure will be given to you at your pre-operative appointment. |
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