Who Can Perform an Ear Surgery?

Thank you for your question. It depends on the issue and needed surgery. Typically, Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, Otolaryngologists (ENT), and Pediatric General Surgeons are the ones who will perform these procedures. Best to have a consultation, and get your questions answered.

Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Both board certified ENT and plastic surgeons can perform these surgeries, but check with your local hospital to make sure they have privileges to do so. Also, make sure he/she does a lot of of them. I would say more than 15-20/ year is a lot.

Good luck.

It truly depends on the type of procedure needed.  For most procedures in the head and neck region, a board certified Otolaryngologist (head and neck surgeon) who is fellowship trained in pediatric Otolaryngology is your best bet.  These surgeons exclusively deals with issues in this region, and only deal with the pediatric population.  In some institutions pediatric otolaryngologists are not available, and general pediatric surgeons provide the surgical coverage for head and neck procedures.  If these individuals have much experience in the head and neck they should be able to help you as well.  Good Luck, Dr. Corrado

The answer to your question depends on the type of surgery that you are considering. There are general issues that can involve the head and neck that are easily managed by multiple surgical specialties as part of their training. There are other, more specific, procedures that are emphasized in each specialty. It is reasonable to review the type of surgery that is being considered with your physician and even a subspecialist.Be healthy and be well, James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS

Board certified plastic surgeons and ENT surgeons perform otoplasties. Pediatric surgeons are the equivalent of general surgeons but in the pediatric population.