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Care for the Sounds, Breaths, and Moments That Matter

Ear, Nose, Throat & Audiology

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Care for the Sounds, Breaths, and Moments That Matter

Ear, Nose, Throat & Audiology

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Specialty care for hearing, balance, breathing and more—at every age.

Hearing a conversation. Feeling steady on your feet. Breathing freely. Swallowing comfortably. Using your voice. These are things you rely on every day—and when something changes, it can affect much more than your ears, nose or throat.

At Kootenai Clinic, ENT and Audiology bring two specialties together to understand what’s happening and determine how to treat it. Our board-certified otolaryngologists provide medical and surgical treatment for children and adults, from chronic ear and sinus conditions to thyroid disease, head and neck masses and cancer. Our licensed audiologist specializes in hearing, providing diagnostic testing, hearing aids and ongoing hearing support. Together, that means access to evaluation, diagnostic testing, hearing services, medical treatment and surgery—all here in North Idaho.

Hearing Care From 5 Months

Hearing tests and hearing aids for our youngest patients

Get hearing support early, with connections to pediatric speech therapy when your child needs it.

Advanced ENT Expertise

Connected expertise for more complex conditions.

When your needs cross specialties, your ENT team works with experts across Kootenai Health to help guide your treatment.

Contact Within One Week

Your referral is reviewed with your needs in mind.

Appointments are prioritized by symptoms, imaging, and biopsy results.

“Dr. Smith listens to what I say about my child. I appreciate his patience and great demeanor. He’s very thorough.”

— Patient Comment

Our Services

Common Conditions

Ear, Hearing and Balance

Hearing loss
Tinnitus
Dizziness and vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Meniere's disease
Ear infections
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Ear pressure or fullness
Tympanic membrane disorders and rupture

Nose and Sinus

Sinusitis
Nasal obstruction
Nasal polyps

Throat, Voice and Swallowing

Tonsil problems
Voice disorders
Swallowing difficulties
Throat tumors
Salivary gland disorders

Head and Neck

Head and neck masses
Benign tumors
Head and neck cancer
Thyroid nodules
Parathyroid conditions

Pediatric Conditions

Our team provides ENT and hearing care for children of all ages, with hearing testing and hearing aids available starting at 5 months.

Pediatric conditions include:

Ear infections
Sleep apnea
Tonsil problems
Tongue and lip ties

Diagnostic Testing & Evaluation

Adult and pediatric hearing testing
Balance testing
Sinus and nasal evaluation
Voice and swallowing assessment
Sleep-related breathing evaluation
Evaluation of head and neck masses and cancer

Treatment & Procedures

Adult and pediatric hearing aids
Medical treatment for ENT conditions
ENT surgery
Scope procedures
Biopsy procedures
Head and neck mass and cancer surgery
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery/treatment
Vagus nerve stimulator procedures

Explore Related Services:

Cancer Care

Pediatric Therapy

Speech Therapy

Sleep Medicine

Neurology

Neurosurgery

Vascular Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy

General Surgery

What to Expect

Scheduling & Referrals

Before Your Appointment

During Your Visit

After Your Visit

A referral is preferred because it gives our team the clinical information needed to plan your visit and any testing.

Getting Scheduled

Referrals may come from primary care, urgent care, a specialist or the emergency room.
Your insurance may require a referral. Check your plan before scheduling.
Appointments are prioritized by clinical need, including symptoms, imaging and biopsy results

What you need before your visit depends on what you’re being seen for.

What to Bring

Photo ID and insurance information
A current medication list
Prior test results, if available
Hearing devices, if you use them
Previous imaging media performed outside the Coeur d' Alene/Spokane region should be brought to the clinic one week before your appointment

Arrival Plan
New patients and those who have not been seen in the past three years may be asked to arrive 30 minutes early to complete paperwork.

Do you need a hearing test first?
Some hearing, inner ear and balance concerns require a hearing test before your ENT visit, including:

Hearing loss, tinnitus or plugged ears
Dizziness, vertigo, BPPV or Meniere’s disease
Ear pressure or fullness
Eustachian tube disorders
Tympanic membrane disorders
Other inner ear conditions

Hearing tests should be completed within six months of your appointment. If you have new or worsening symptoms, you may need repeat testing.

Your visit will be based on your symptoms and needs.

What to Expect

Review of your medical history and symptoms
Physical examination
Review of available test results
Discussion of treatment options
A personalized plan and next steps

Need Help?

Questions About Your Visit?

Questions about your visit?
Call (208) 625-5160

MyChart Patient Portal

View test results and medical history anytime.

Need Portal Setup Help?

Check out MyChart Getting Started Guide or ask our nurses or front office to get started.

Meet our ENT & Audiology Team

Our board-certified ENT physicians and licensed audiologist bring medical, surgical and hearing expertise together for children and adults. They work closely as one team, with clear communication and a thoughtful approach to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

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