An otolaryngologist is a physician who is specially trained to diagnose and treat conditions of the ear, nose, sinuses, larynx (voice box), mouth, throat, head, and neck. These doctors treat patients through both medical and surgical means. For instance, an otolaryngologist may treat an obstruction of the nasal passage caused by malformation of the nose through rhinoplasty.

These specialists commonly treat the following conditions:

Hearing loss
Balance problems
Ear infections
Birth defects of the outer and inner ear
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Sinusitis
Allergies
Smell disorders
Swallowing disorders
Infections and cancer of the head or neck

The area of Olathe, KS has a population of approximately 130,216 people. There are 3 otolaryngologists near Olathe, which gives it a ratio of 1 otolaryngologist per 43,405 residents or a ratio of 1 otolaryngologist per 15,298 households. There are 45,895 households in Olathe.