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Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)

At Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, we provide comprehensive ENT (ear, nose, and throat) care to address a wide range of conditions affecting the head and neck.

  • Our specialists offer expert diagnosis and treatment, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care for your health needs.
  • Our comprehensive range of services includes treatment for common conditions like recurring ear infections and addressing complex issues like excision of deep neck masses.
  • Our skilled providers offer their compassionate and thorough care to adult and child patients of all ages in Manistique and the Upper Peninsula.

We are dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of our community throughout the Upper Peninsula, delivering professional and supportive care right here at home.

What ENT Services Are Available Near Me?

At Schoolcraft Memorial, we offer a wide range of procedures to address conditions affecting your ears, nose, throat, or related areas. We offer this range of services not only to our adult patients, but also to pediatric patients of all ages.

Common conditions we treat include:

  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Adenoids
  • Unilateral or bilateral hearing loss
  • Tinnitus
  • Tonsillitis
  • Voice disorders
  • Chronic or recurring ear infections
  • Nasal polyps
  • Deviated septum
  • Balance disorders, such as vertigo
  • Head and neck skin cancer

Our ENT specialists also have expertise in a wide range of procedures, including:

  • Adenoidectomy
  • Aerodigestive tract cancers
  • Closed reduction of nasal fracture
  • Deep cervical neck masses
  • Excision of lesions with local flap reconstruction
  • Excision of neck masses
  • Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration
  • CT image-guided functional endoscopic sinus surgery
  • Incision and drainage of head and neck abscesses
  • Inferior turbinate reduction
  • Laceration repair
  • Open septorhinoplasty
  • Pressure equalization tubes
  • Removal of PET with gel film myringoplasty
  • Septoplasty
  • Submandibular gland excision
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ultrasound-guided biopsies of thyroid and neck masses

ENT FAQs

An ENT specialist is also known as an ear, nose, and throat doctor or an otolaryngologist. They have special expertise in the conditions and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) region, as well as the structures and related areas of the head, neck, and face.

If you are suffering from a problem related to your ear, nose, or throat, you may need to see an ENT specialist.

Dr. Cardamone-Rayner has joined Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital as an otolaryngologist after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, completing his residency at the University of Minnesota, and obtaining his board certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Cardamone-Rayner is an expert in both the surgical and medical management of conditions that affect the ear, nose, and throat, and has a special interest and extended expertise in the following topics:

  • Head and neck surgery
  • Parathyroid conditions
  • Plastics
  • Rhinology
  • Sinus disease
  • Skin cancer management of the neck and head

Sarah Unger, NP-C, also proudly serves our region at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, providing expert care in Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) services.

Common conditions that can be treated by an ENT doctor include:

Head and Neck

  • Chronic or recurring acute tonsillitis
  • Neck masses
  • Recurrent sialoadenitis
  • Eyelid Blepharoplasty
  • Salivary gland masses
  • Thyroid masses
  • Tonsil/adenoid hypertrophy
  • Upper aerodigestive neoplasms
  • Neck masses
  • Snoring or apnea
  • Stridor or airway concerns

Laryngology

  • Globus
  • Strider
  • Vocal cord masses
  • Voice disorders, such as hoarseness, dysphonia, etc.

Otology

  • Chronic ear disease, such as middle ear infections and Swimmer’s ear
  • Gradual or sudden hearing loss
  • Otorrhea
  • Recurring acute ear disease
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo

Plastic and Reconstructive

  • Congenital malformations
  • Facial skin lesions and cancers
  • Scar revisions

Pediatric

  • Chronic adenotonsillitis
  • Chronic otitis media (ear infection)
  • Congenital malformations
  • Dysphagia
  • Hearing loss

For pediatric surgical services, we currently perform ear tube procedures for children ages 2 and older and tonsillectomies for children ages 3 and older. Children who do not meet these age criteria will be evaluated by our specialist and referred to an appropriate pediatric surgical provider when necessary.

Rhinology

  • Epistaxis
  • Nasal masses or foreign bodies
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Sinus disease, such as sinusitis

A referral is not always required to see an ENT doctor at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. However, we recommend checking with your insurance provider to understand your specific coverage requirements. In the event you do need a referral, our administrative team will be happy to assist you.

Providers

Discover ENT Services for Adults and Children in Manistique, MI

If you are experiencing symptoms related to your ears, nose, or throat, our expert ENT specialists are here to help. We offer personalized care, from accurate diagnoses to effective treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. Don’t wait to take control of your health. Call Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital’s ENT Department at (906) 341-2153 and schedule your consultation today. Experience compassionate, professional care you can trust close to home.

Referring Provider Information

At Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, we make it simple for providers to refer patients to our specialty services. Contact our dedicated team using the numbers below for more information and referral resources.

For Providers Download Referring Providers Form

Referral Coordinator: (906) 341-2153, ext. 3792 or 3435

Fax: (906) 341-3299

Scheduling Office: (906) 341-2153