The Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at KUMC provides medical and surgical treatments for diseases that occur from the area under the eyes to the upper chest area.
Otorhinolaryngology is commonly known for treating ear, nose, and throat diseases. However, it is a department that offers medical and surgical treatments of diseases that occur from the area under the eyes to the upper chest area. The field has recently expanded to include head and neck surgery.
The Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at KUMC is committed to providing the highest level of medical care. The department consists of three areas, namely, otology, rhinology, and head and neck surgery, and each area is led by a specialist. In addition to the treatment of general otorhinolaryngology, there are vertigo clinic, tinnitus/deafness clinic, sinusitis/allergic rhinitis/snoring and sleep apnea clinic, olfactory disorder clinic, and head and neck tumor clinic.
We have been increasing patient satisfaction by maximizing the accuracy of our diagnosis through various state-of-the-art testing laboratories, such as hearing testing lab, vestibular function testing lab, nasal function and allergy testing lab, and voice function testing lab. Furthermore, our advancements in research and medical treatment are based on academic activities in Korea and overseas.