General Practitioners

• Sinusitis
  If you’re suffering from chronic sinusitis and have exhausted all medical treatment options, your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure known as functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). This involves using an endoscope – a tube with a tiny camera attached – to guide a surgeon in removing extraneous tissue to open up the nasal passages.
• Medical Weight Loss
  A diverticulum is a sac or pocket that forms on a portion of the body. A Zenker’s diverticulum is a pouch that develops on the pharynx, in the upper esophagus of the neck. It may trap food, causing difficulty or pain when swallowing. Other side effects include bad breath, regurgitation, coughing, unexplained weight loss, irritation…
• Ear Infections
  If you’re a parent, it probably comes as no surprise that middle ear infections are common in children, particularly those between the ages of six months and two years. Known as otitis media, these are caused by a number of factors, both physical and environmental.
• Sleep Disorders
  Sleep is vital for good health. Experts recommend a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep per night for most adults; a lack of sleep can affect your hormone levels, mood, weight and work or school performance and may result in physical, mental, social and emotional problems. Reaching that goal is difficult for many, thanks to the growing prevalence of sleep disorders.
• Immunizations
  You can’t always stave off an ear infection, but there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of your child developing one. These include breast-feeding your baby, making sure he or she is up-to-date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene (e.g., regular hand-washing), keeping your child away from tobacco smoke, and enrolling them in as small a day care or preschool facility as possible. Simply put, fewer children mean fewer germs.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Decongestants may increase anxiety or cause sleeping difficulty. If you have a medical condition such as glaucoma, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disorder, diabetes or enlarged prostate, consult with a doctor before using. Common decongestants include...

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Internists

• Endoscopy
  In addition to a physical examination and a review of your medical history, your doctor will inspect your nasal passages for polyps and other abnormalities and check for inflammation and a buildup of fluid. Additional tests utilizing nasal endoscopy, CT scans, MRIs and allergy tests can be used to help confirm the diagnosis.

Psychiatrists

• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Hypothyroidism
  Treating Thyroid Disorder Treatment for thyroid disorders differs based on whether you are suffering from an overactive thyroid gland or an underactive gland. Hyperthyroidism is managed with radioactive iodide, anti-thyroid medication or surgery. People with hypothyroidism must take a synthetic thyroid hormone, usually for the rest of their lives. Thyroid Gland Removal Thyroid surgery is…
• Thyroid
  Head and Neck. This includes treatment for thyroid disorders, lumps in the neck and cancer of the voice box.

Radiologist

• MRI
  Your otolaryngologist can diagnose an acoustic neuroma primarily through a review of your symptoms in conjunction with a hearing test and imaging scans (CT or MRI). Because growth of the tumor is usually very slow, many times your doctor will simply want to monitor the tumor’s progress over time, especially when few symptoms are present. Regular imaging tests every six to 12 months can track any growth.
• Computed Tomography
  To confirm a nasal fracture, your doctor will perform a physical exam. He or she will press on the sides of your nose and look inside your nostrils for signs of broken bones. Topical anesthetics may be applied before the physical exam to control the pain. An imaging test is usually unnecessary, but based on the severity of your injury a CT scan may be required if a physical exam is too painful to be performed.

Surgeons

• Robotic Surgery
  Dr. Tyson Nielsen specializes in head & neck surgery with an emphasis on oncology and reconstruction. He was born and raised in Marsing, Idaho. He completed his undergraduate studies at Northwest Nazarene University. He then attended the University of Washington School of Medicine as part of the WWAMI program. Upon graduating from medical school he then completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Following residency, Dr. Nielsen pursued advanced fellowship training in head & neck surgery with emphasis on microvascular free flap reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery in Omaha, Nebraska through the Methodist – Creighton University health system. Dr. Nielsen, his wife, their two daughters, and twin boys, were excited to have the opportunity to return home to the Treasure Valley following his medical training
• Otolaryngology
  Audiologists work with patients of all ages, treating infants, children and adults for a variety of hearing and balance problems. They work in diverse settings like hospitals, schools, clinics, universities, private practices, VA hospitals, hearing aid dispensaries and otolaryngology (ENT) offices. Audiologists are responsible for services such as...
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Dr. Garner specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He received his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University and his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine, at Gainesville, Florida. He did his residency in Otolaryngology at the Medical Center Hospital at San Antonio, Texas. He was certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in October 1989.

Plastic Surgeons

• Rhinoplasty

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  At Southwest Idaho ENT, we specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose and throat. We expertly evaluate and treat a variety of conditions including, hearing loss, balance disorders, tinnitus, tonsillitis, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, chronic sinus infections, chronic ear infections and more. When you come to Southwest Idaho ENT, you can trust that you are receiving the highest level of care in the region.
• Cyst
• Eczema
  Allergy drops are an important new treatment option for patients constantly refilling over-the-counter allergy medications or taking daily trips to the doctor’s office for allergy shots. Currently, allergy drops are effective for treating allergies to grass, ragweed, pet dander and tree pollen. Researchers hope to expand the treatment’s effectiveness for other allergies such as hay fever, eczema and food sensitivities.
• Lesions
  Hoarseness is the result of a problem with the vocal cords. It can be caused by a variety of different conditions including cold or sinus infections, acute laryngitis, voice misuse or abuse, benign vocal cord lesions, acid reflux, vocal hemorrhage, tobacco and alcohol use, thyroid diseases, cancer, trauma to the voice box and neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s or spasmodic dysphonia, a chronic vocal cord disorder.

Allergists

• Allergies
  Rhinitis is similar to hay fever, but is caused by something other than an allergen. Dubbed non-allergic rhinitis to differentiate the two, it produces cold-like symptoms that can leave you feeling miserable and worn-down. It may take allergy testing to rule out hay fever and accurately diagnose non-allergic rhinitis.