Ear, Nose, and Throat

At WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, our board-certified otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) and other experts provide comprehensive treatment of conditions involving the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.

Our experienced, caring specialists provide both surgical and non-surgical treatment for children and adults, including:

  • Ear-tube insertions
  • Biopsies and surgeries for thyroid disease
  • Tonsillectomies
  • Sinus surgery and treatment
  • Removal of ear wax build up

as well as treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:

  • temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
  • laryngeal-pharyngeal reflux
  • nosebleeds
  • hearing loss
  • ear infections
  • sinusitis and sinus issues
  • lesions of the face and mouth as well as some lesions of the neck
  • thyroid abnormalities
  • deviated septum
  • nasal blockages
  • tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
  • problems with the senses of taste and smell
  • dizziness/vertigo
  • snoring
  • tonsillitis
  • other conditions

Lisa Ayers, DO, FAOCO and Balloon Sinuplasty™

As well as treating a full range of conditions of the ears, nose, and throat, WellSpan Evangelical Otolaryngologist Dr. Ayers specializes in Balloon Sinuplasty™.

This innovative procedure effectively treats sinus pain and pressure in patients whose condition isn’t responding well to medication. Compared with traditional sinus surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty™ is:

  • less invasive
  • doesn’t involve removal of tissue or bone
  • involves less pain.
  • offers a faster recovery

For more information about Balloon Sinuplasty™, check out our downloadable fact sheet.

Download Balloon Sinuplasty Fact Sheet

Lisa Ayers, DO, FAOCO
Lisa Ayers, DO, FAOCO

Surgery

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Diseases of the Ear and Hearing Loss

At WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, we also offer diagnostic testing and treatment for conditions and diseases of the ear and hearing loss. If you’re experiencing issues with your ears or hearing, our caring professionals can help.

Diagnostic Testing

Are you wondering if your hearing – or that of a loved one – is as good as it used to be? Could you have an inner ear condition that’s been causing you to lose your balance? WellSpan Evangelical offers a wide range of specialized testing to help answer those questions and more, including:

  • hearing tests for children and adults, measuring both the type and degree of hearing loss
  • vestibular testing (testing of the parts of the inner ear and brain responsible for controlling balance and eye movement), including VNG (videonystagmography) assessments of the inner ear and central motor functions
  • brainstem auditory evoked potentials testing (BAER), measuring how the brain processes sound. This test is used to help diagnose hearing loss and nervous system disorders in infants, children and others who are unable to participate in a standard hearing test
  • otoacoustic emissions testing (OAE), measuring the nearly inaudible sounds made when the inner ear is stimulated by a sound that then echo into the middle ear. This testing is often used to screen newborns for hearing issues.

Coordinated, Convenient Treatment

In addition to offering comprehensive diagnostic testing, we also bring a caring, multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of hearing loss, balance issues, and related disorders.
Our team includes a:

  • board-certified otolaryngologist
  • audiologist
  • vestibular-certified physical therapist

who work together to provide comprehensive care and solutions in one, convenient location.

Adult Hearing Aid Services

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital’s hearing experts work closely with you to recommend solutions that fit your individual needs and lifestyle.

Our hearing aid services for adults include:

  • free consultations and demonstrations
  • all-digital, state-of-the-art, hearing-aid technology from several manufacturers
  • 30-day trial period
  • ongoing support and follow-up care

For an appointment or more information about WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital’s hearing aid services, please call 570-523-3290.

Meet Our Audiologist

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Meet Our Advanced Practitioner

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