What Conditions Does UF Health ENT Treat and Who Provides the Care?

UF Health's Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat, along with related head and neck conditions. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified otolaryngologists who are trained in both the medical and surgical management of these conditions. The department is part of the University of Florida College of Medicine and sees patients through UF Health clinic locations.

What "ENT" covers

Otolaryngology is the medical specialty focused on the ear, nose, and throat, often abbreviated as ENT. The department describes its scope as the medical and surgical management and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. Its chair's message adds that patients can expect surgical care "in all of the major sub-disciplines of Otolaryngology."

The site does not publish a detailed list of every sub-discipline or condition, so if you are looking for a specific diagnosis, the most reliable step is to check the department's clinic locations or contact UF Health directly rather than assume coverage from the general description.

Who provides the care

Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified otolaryngologists. Two credentials are worth noting from the department's own materials:

• Board certification — the otolaryngologists are described as board-certified, meaning they have met the certification standards of their specialty board.
• Academic faculty — the physicians are faculty within the UF College of Medicine, and the chair notes they are "highly trained and experienced."

The department also states that its faculty are engaged in research, with the stated intent of bringing new knowledge "back to the bedside" to improve patient care.

Medical and surgical management

The department frames its work as combining medical and surgical treatment rather than one or the other. In practice, that means an ENT evaluation may lead to medication, in-office procedures, or surgery depending on the condition — the site does not break down which conditions fall into which category.

Some scale indicators from the department's own page:

These figures describe the department's overall volume and training program, not the outcomes of any individual procedure.

Recognition and mission

UF Health Shands Hospital's ENT program is nationally recognized in the U.S. News & World Report 2025–2026 Best Hospital rankings for the management and treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases and disorders.

The department states its mission as delivering "the highest quality otolaryngologic care to those who need it most, through innovation, education, and continuous self-improvement," and its vision as being the best in patient care, research, education, and leadership.

If you are deciding whether to seek care here

• For a specific ear, nose, or throat concern — the department's stated scope covers medical and surgical treatment of ENT conditions, so it is a reasonable starting point, but confirm your specific condition is handled at the location nearest you.
• For a second opinion or complex case — the academic setting and research activity may be relevant, though the site does not describe a formal second-opinion process.
• For training or education — the department also educates medical students and trains residents, with a stated 100% board pass rate for its residency program.

Appointments are made through UF Health; the department's page includes a "Make an appt" link rather than online scheduling details.