PEDIATRIC ENT
Parents: children are physiologically different than adults! Expect comprehensive, compassionate care for every patient in your family. Keep informed about diagnoses, conditions and treatments, and ensure the best possible outcome for your child and family with Tom Frank MD. Pediatric ENT disorders are one of the most common reasons children visit a physician. In fact, ear infections are the number one reason!
Tom Frank MD cares for children and infants with airway and breathing disorders, nose and sinus problems, tongue tie (Ankyloglossia), speech and language disorders, head & neck tumors, ear infections (including swimmer's ear, otitis media, middle ear fluid and chronic otitis media), throat problems such as recurring sore throats, tonsil and adenoid problems, bacterial tonsillitis, pharyngitis, peritonsillar abscess, sleep apnea, nasal deformities and obstruction.
EAR
What is your child suffering from?
Ear Infection | Swimmer’s Ear | Ear Noises (Tinnitus) | Ear Wax | Hearing Loss | Dizziness | Pediatric
Hearing loss affects one in ten North Americans, even children. The unique domain of otolaryngologists is the treatment of ear disorders. Dr. Frank is trained in both the medical and surgical treatment of hearing, ear infections, earwax, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), nerve pain, earaches and facial and cranial nerve disorders. An otolaryngologist also manages congenital (birth) disorders of the outer and inner ear.
NOSE
What is your child suffering from?
Post-nasal Drip | Nasal Congestion | Nosebleeds | Sinus Problems | Sinusitis | Pediatrics | Smell and Taste Disorders
About 40 million people, including children, develop chronic sinusitis and rhinosinusitis each year, making them some of the most common health complaints in America. Care of the nasal cavity, nosebleeds and sinuses is one of the primary skills of otolaryngologists. Management of the nasal area includes allergies and sense of smell. Breathing through and the appearance of the nose are also part of otolaryngologists expertise. Post Nasal Drip can be treated under the care of Dr. Frank as well as headaches related to sinus problems.
THROAT AND MOUTH
What is your child suffering from?
Cough | Swallowing | Breathing | Voice | Throat Mucous | Throat Tickle/Lump Sensation | Burning | Pediatrics
Communicating (speech and singing) and eating both involve this vital area of our children. Your Otolaryngologists, Dr. Frank, is experienced in managing diseases of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aero-digestive tract or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders. A related area of the body included in ENT care is the head and neck. This area includes the important nerves that control sight, smell, hearing and the face. In the head and neck area, otolaryngologists are trained to treat infectious diseases, both benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors, facial trauma, thyroids/parathyroids and deformities of the face.
