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 Bowling Green, KY has a population of approximately 104,282 people. There are 3 otolaryngologists near Bowling Green, which gives it a ratio of 1 otolaryngologist per 34,761 residents or a ratio of 1 otolaryngologist per 13,377 households. There are 40,130 households in Bowling Green.