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Arizona is home to 47 verified ENT specialists across 8 cities, with plans like Medicare, Cigna, and Aetna widely accepted. Every listing is checked against the federal NPI registry. No paid ranking — paid placements are always labeled Featured.
ENT (otolaryngology) practices handle conditions of the ears, nose, throat, and head/neck — including chronic sinusitis, allergies, hearing loss, snoring/sleep apnea, voice disorders, and head and neck surgery. Many practices in this area also have an in-house audiology department for hearing testing and hearing aids.
ENT / Otolaryngology in Arizona — frequently asked questions
Real questions Arizona patients ask — from finding the right practice and understanding insurance to costs, visits, and when to seek care.
City Select lists 47 verified ENT specialists across 8 Arizona cities. Every listing is matched against the federal National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, so you're seeing real, registered practices — not paid placements.
23 ENT specialists in the directory list Medicare. Use the insurance filter to narrow by Medicare, AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid), Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more — counts update for the city you choose.
Pick your city from the search bar or filter rail to see ENT specialists in that area — the directory covers Scottsdale (15), Phoenix (11), Gilbert (6), Chandler (5), Glendale (5). You can also search by practice name, doctor name, insurance, or service to build a shortlist in seconds.
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An ENT, or otolaryngologist, treats conditions of the ears, nose, throat, and related head and neck structures — ear infections and hearing loss, sinus problems, tonsil and throat conditions, voice and swallowing issues, dizziness, and more, including related surgery.
Your primary care doctor handles most one-off ear and sinus infections. See an ENT for problems that are chronic, recurring, or not improving with standard treatment — repeated infections, ongoing sinus issues, persistent hearing loss, or symptoms that need specialized testing or surgery.
It depends on your plan. Most PPO plans and Original Medicare let you see an ENT directly, while HMO plans usually require a referral from your primary care doctor. Self-pay patients generally don't need one.
Consider an ENT for chronic sinusitis — sinus symptoms lasting many weeks — or sinus infections that keep coming back despite treatment. They can evaluate the cause, offer medical management, and discuss procedures like sinus surgery when needed.
See an ENT for frequent or chronic ear infections, persistent ear pain or drainage, or hearing loss. They can examine the ear in detail, coordinate hearing tests, and treat underlying problems — sudden hearing loss should be evaluated promptly.
Tonsil or adenoid removal is considered for frequent throat infections, chronically enlarged tonsils that affect breathing or sleep, or sleep-disordered breathing — especially in children. An ENT weighs how often and how severely the problems occur before recommending surgery.
The ENT reviews your history and symptoms and examines your ears, nose, and throat, sometimes using an otoscope or a small scope, and may order a hearing test or imaging. Visits typically run 30–60 minutes, with first visits a bit longer for a full evaluation.
Most major plans cover medically necessary ENT visits, tests, and procedures, subject to your deductible, copay, and network. Confirm the provider is in-network and whether a referral or prior authorization is needed for certain procedures.
Yes — chronic sinusitis is a core ENT focus. After trying medical treatments, an ENT can offer procedures ranging from minimally invasive balloon sinuplasty to endoscopic sinus surgery to improve drainage and relieve persistent symptoms.
An ENT is a physician who diagnoses and treats medical and surgical ear, nose, and throat problems, while an audiologist specializes in evaluating hearing and balance and fitting hearing aids. They often work together — an ENT may refer you for a hearing test or hearing-aid fitting.
Yes — ENTs evaluate the airway for causes of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea and can offer treatments, including surgical options, often alongside a sleep study and other sleep specialists. Untreated sleep apnea is worth addressing for your overall health.
Because balance is tied to the inner ear, ENTs evaluate and treat certain causes of dizziness and vertigo, sometimes with specialized testing and repositioning maneuvers or therapy. Sudden, severe, or stroke-like symptoms need emergency care rather than a routine visit.
See an ENT for hoarseness or voice changes lasting more than two to three weeks, recurrent severe sore throats, difficulty swallowing, or a lump in the neck. Persistent throat symptoms deserve evaluation to rule out treatable or serious causes.
Yes — many ENTs diagnose and manage allergies, especially when they drive chronic nasal and sinus symptoms, offering testing, medication, and immunotherapy. For complex allergic or immune conditions, they may coordinate with an allergist.
An ENT exam is generally quick and comfortable: the doctor looks in your ears with an otoscope, examines your nose and throat, and may pass a thin flexible scope to view the nasal passages or voice box. Any in-office tests are explained before they're done.
Seek emergency care for difficulty breathing, severe throat swelling, uncontrolled nosebleed, sudden hearing loss, a foreign object lodged in the airway, or severe head or neck injury. These shouldn't wait for a routine appointment.
ENT / Otolaryngology by city in Arizona
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