UF Health Expert Answers FAQs on Ear Foreign Bodies
Children seem to have a fascination with putting objects into their ears. Whether it’s a marble, bead, cotton swab, pencil or even a bug, objects can easily…

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Otolaryngology (commonly referred to as ENT) is a specialty of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.
At the University of Florida Health, our multidisciplinary team of board-certified otalryngologists are trained and certified by the American Academy Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in the medical and surgical management and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat. Our ENT physicians also perform a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face.
The types of services we provide include:
The types of conditions we treat include:
UF Health Shands Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality of compassionate, leading-edge care to patients affected by conditions of the Ear, Nose and Throat. As a leader in care, UF Health ranks among the nation’s best Ear, Nose and Throat programs according to U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospital rankings.
The University of Florida Department of Otolaryngology is dedicated to providing the best possible care of ear, nose, & throat conditions, education of medical students, training of otolaryngology residents, and otolaryngologic research.
In our clinics, you will find highly trained physicians who work alongside an outstanding treatment team to meet even the most complex and challenging conditions. We are a compassionate and friendly team ready to support you and your family with all of your ENT health needs!
We have two locations in Gainesville that are open Monday — Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Patients are seen by appointment only.
If urgent care is needed, we will make every effort to see patients as quickly as possible.
Phone number:
(352) 627-9326Address:
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