Welcome to the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Loyola (The Ear, Nose, and Throat Department)

We in the Department are very happy you have picked our Web site. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck physician and surgeons are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, head and neck. This includes head, neck, ear, nasal and sinus tumors.

Our Department is internationally recognized for it expertise in skull base and head and neck tumors, nasal and sinus disease and surgery, ear and mastoid surgery and ear related brain tumors in adults and children. Drs. Stankiewicz, Leonetti, Marzo, and Scianna provide this expertise. In addition, our Department provides internationally recognized evaluations and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring surgery. Our cutting edge faculty provide service and treatment for pediatric ear, nose, and throat problems (Drs. Hotaling and Trigg), laryngeal, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders (Dr. Akst) and general otolaryngology problems are handled by Drs. Matz and Muzaffar, both former Chairman. Working with Dr. Raffin and his staff in Audiology, hearing and balance problems are evaluated and tested. Dr. Marzo directs our Hearing & Balance Center. We provide a complete program of care in all areas of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

The Department performs both clinical and basic research in cooperation with many other departments at Loyola. Our members have written several key papers based on research performed in Head and Neck Oncology, facial nerve and balance disorders, sinusitis, and sleep disorders and their treatment.

Our educational expertise mirrors our research and clinical expertise. Our Department provides many local and national teaching conferences. We have presented in 2005 over 50 papers at national and international meetings. Our educational goals aimed at training medical students and residents have been met. We have not had a resident fail the Board examination for Otolaryngology since 1980. Our program is part of the Loyola University Health Systems and such service is available to provide care to all Loyola patients and their families deserve our services.

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery was recognized in the 2005 US News and World Report as the best program in the state of Illinois. We will continue to provide the best care and service possible to our patients, care givers, fellow clinicians and colleagues, medical students, and residents. Please take the time to review our website information. I am hopeful the website will provide you with any information of concern to you. Thank you for contacting us.

Sincerely,

James A. Stankiewicz, MD
Professor & Chairman