- SinusitisSometimes chronic sinusitis doesn’t respond to antibiotic treatments. Surgery may be necessary to remove obstructions that could be contributing to the infection.
- Medical Weight Loss
- SnoringLet Spokane Valley ENT help ease the effects of your, or your loved one's, snoring and sleep apnea.
- Ear InfectionsIt is mainly a problem for children, but can also affect adults. Symptoms of ear infections may include earache, decreased hearing, draining ears, fever and nighttime awakening.
- Multiple SclerosisAutoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, which affects the brain and spinal cord, and Guillain-Barré syndrome, which affects the nervous system
- Diabetes Care
- HypothyroidismHypothyroidism is a disorder caused by the thyroid not producing enough thyroid hormones. About three percent of the general population has this condition. Factors such as iodine deficiency or exposure to Iodine-131 can increase that risk. Postpartum, heredity, and antidepressants may also contribute to development of the disease.
- Thyroid
- General SurgerySpokane Valley ENT physicians provide surgical services at our on-site Surgical Center and at Valley Hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center, and Deaconess Medical Center.
- OtolaryngologyEric B. Leavitt, M.D., is a board-certified physician in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery with nearly 25 years of experience. His special interests include endoscopic sinus surgery and pediatric ENT. Dr. Leavitt has served as member of the board of the Spokane Medical Society. He is also past vice-president and president of the professional staff at Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
- Reconstructive SurgeryCharles Benage, M.D., is a board-certified physician in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery. His special interests include pediatric ENT, surgery of the ear and facial trauma. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Spokane County Medical Society. Dr. Benage loves to spend time with his family, as well as sailing and flying.
- BotoxInjectable treatments, such as BOTOX and dermal fillers, are great options that temporarily improve the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles.
- Brow LiftDr. Husein may perform a traditional brow lift or an endoscopic brow lift. The traditional surgery involves making an incision at the hairline, separating the skin from the forehead, tightening the underlying tissue, and removing excess skin. An endoscopic brow lift is performed using a tiny microsurgery device inserted through a small incision at the hairline.
- Eyelid SurgeryBlepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to improve the appearance of the eyes by reducing or removing the bags, sags and wrinkles around the eyes. This leads to a younger, more rested appearance.
- RhinoplastyOmar Husein, M.D., is a double board-certified physician in otolaryngology and facial plastics and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in craniofacial reconstruction (cleft lip, cleft palate, microtia, and repair of other congenital deformities), facial trauma (lacerations and fractures), as well as reconstruction of skin cancer (post Mohs resection) and other head and neck cancer deformities. Dr. Husein has received special training in cosmetic surgery alongside national leaders in the field. His services at Spokane Valley ENT and Facial Plastics include facelifts, endoscopic browlifts, neck lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, otoplasty (ear shaping), lip augmentation, scar revision, fat grafting, wrinkle filters, and skin care. Dr. Husein enjoys soccer, tennis and spending time with his family.
- Face LiftAs we age, the skin covering the upper and lower part of the face and neck begins to wrinkle and lose elasticity.
- Neck LiftRhytidectomy, is a cosmetic facial surgery that involves making tiny incisions above the hairline to lift off the skin, tightening tissues and muscles under the skin, and repositioning the skin for a tighter, smoother appearance. For a neck lift, the incision is made under the chin.
- BlepharoplastyThe surgery can be done as either an in-hospital or outpatient procedure. Since blepharoplasty is often combined with a facelift, the overall number of procedures and their complexity will impact the need for hospitalization.
- Otoplasty
- Scar Revision
- Lip Augmentation
- Laser ResurfacingLaser resurfacing—also called lasabrasion, laser peel, or laser vaporization—is a cosmetic procedure that removes damaged skin, layer by layer, by directing short, concentrated pulsating beams of light on the surface of the skin.
- Cosmetic SurgeryDr. Omar Husein, Spokane Valley ENT’s highly trained plastic surgeon, performs facial cosmetic surgery to tighten the skin on the face, neck and brow, giving you a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
- Forehead LiftBrow lift, this procedure surgically alters the muscles and tissues that cause furrowing or drooping in the area above the eyes. A forehead lift raises drooping eyelids and improves frown lines and deep furrows, resulting in a smoother forehead and a more youthful appearance.
- Skin Cancer
- Chemical PeelsA chemical peel is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment designed to improve the appearance of your skin by removing damaged outer layers. The treatment involves applying a special chemical solution to the skin. The chemical destroys the outer layer of skin, causing it to eventually blister and fall off, allowing new, healthier skin to grow in its place.
- Skin Care
- AllergiesThe allergy tests used in our office have been endorsed by the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy as safe and reliable methods of allergy testing.