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Our services include:</p> <p><a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/primary-and-specialty-care/otolaryngology/audiology"><strong>Audiology and Neurotology<br></strong></a>If you suffer from severe to profound hearing loss, the cochlear implant device can restore hearing. Our cochlear implant team includes two cochlear implant specialists, a neurotologist, a child psychologist, and a pediatric speech-language pathologist.</p> <p><strong>Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<br></strong>We offer cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. This includes, but is not limited to: corrective nasal surgery to resolve breathing problems, cosmetic nasal surgery, revision nasal surgery, eyelid lift/eye tuck, brow lift, and facelift.</p> <p><strong>Speech and Voice Care<br></strong>Our team provides treatment for voice and airway disorders, including: hoarseness, change in voice or laryngeal function, and damaged vocal folds. We also offer specialized voice care for professionals with unique needs, such as professional singers, actors, teachers, and public speakers.</p> <p><strong>Sinus and Nasal Allergy<br></strong>We specialize in minimally invasive treatment of sinus/nasal conditions, such as: sinusitis, nasal polyps, and nasal fractures. In addition, we offer rhinology, sinus surgery, nasal surgery, skull base surgery, and the treatment of nasal allergies.</p> <p><strong>Otology and Neurotology<br></strong>Our team treats various diseases of the ear, such as chronic ear infections and hearing loss. Our specialists address dizziness, balance disorders, facial nerve disorders, and perform surgery for cochlear implants and other implants that resolve hearing loss, as well as for skull base tumors.</p> <p><strong><a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/primary-and-specialty-care/otolaryngology/head-and-neck-cancer-surgery">Head and Neck Cancer<br></a><a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/primary-and-specialty-care/otolaryngology#_msocom_3" id="_anchor_3" name="_msoanchor_3"></a></strong>At UI Health, we are heavily involved in research and prevention for head and neck cancer. Our specialists treat various head and neck cancers, such as squamous cell carcinoma and thyroid cancer, as well as benign thyroid lesions and salivary gland disorders.</p> <p><strong>General Otolaryngology<br></strong>Our general services include treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, thyroid masses, goiters and salivary gland tumors, as well as sinus/nasal allergy. We also specialize in sinus/nasal disorders, adult airway and ear disorders and provide services to pediatric patients.</p> <p><strong>Our Locations<br></strong>Eye and Ear Infirmary <br> 1855 West Taylor Street<br> Third Floor <br> Chicago, IL 60612</p> <p>To request an appointment,<strong> please call 312.996.6554.</strong><br><br></p> <p> <p> </div> </div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-2"> <p> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/"> <img src="/web/20161108005535im_/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/assets/images/SiteControl/logo-white.png" alt="UI Health Logo" class="logo"> </a> </p> </div> <div class="col-sm-8 col-md-7"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-4"> <ul> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/find-a-doctor" title="Find a Doctor"> Find a Doctor</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/request-an-appointment" title="Request an Appointment"> Request an Appointment</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/patients-and-visitors/locations-and-directions" title="Locations & Directions"> Locations & Directions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/contact-us" title="Contact Us"> Contact Us</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <ul> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/patients-and-visitors/patient-information/my-ui-health" title="My UI Health: Patient Portal"> My UI Health: Patient Portal</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/patients-and-visitors/health-insurance-information/accepted-insurance-plans" title="Accepted Insurance Plans"> Accepted Insurance Plans</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20161108005535/https://secure.hospital.uic.edu/UIMCC_Membership/MemberLogin.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fUIMCC_Membership%2fDefault.aspx" title="Pay a Bill"> Pay a Bill</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health/giving" title="Give a Gift"> Give a Gift</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health/career-opportunities" title="Career Opportunities"> Career Opportunities</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <ul> <li> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20161108005535/https://employee.hospital.uic.edu/" title="Employee Intranet"> Employee Intranet</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/marketing/marketing-tool-kit" title="Marketing Tool Kit"> Marketing Tool Kit</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/marketing/requests/website-feedback" title="[+] Website Feedback"> [+] Website Feedback</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-4 col-md-3"> <p class="bold">GENERAL INFORMATION<br><a href="tel:8666002273">866.600.CARE</a></p> <div class="social"><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20161108005535/https://www.facebook.com/UIHealth"><em class="fa fa-facebook"><span style="display: none;"> </span></em></a> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20161108005535/https://twitter.com/UIHealth"><em class="fa fa-twitter"><span style="display: none;"> </span></em></a> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20161108005535/http://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-illinois-hospital-&-health-sciences-system"><em class="fa fa-linkedin"><span style="display: none;"> </span></em></a> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20161108005535/http://www.youtube.com/user/UIHospital"><em class="fa fa-youtube"><span style="display: none;"> </span></em></a> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20161108005535/http://hospital.uillinois.edu/marketing/marketing-tool-kit/mobile-app"><em class="fa fa-mobile"><span style="display: none;"> </span></em></a></div> <p>University of Illinois Hospital<br>1740 West Taylor Street<br>Chicago, IL 60612</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="copyright"> <div class="container"> <div class="align-center"> © 2016 University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>

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