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Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Care

At Mass General Brigham, our specialists in ophthalmology (eye care) and otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat care, or ENT) treat complex conditions affecting vision, hearing, and related functions of the head and neck.
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An international leader in ENT and eye care

Each year, thousands of patients from more than 120 countries travel to Mass General Brigham for our expert care. Our internationally recognized specialties include ophthalmology and otolaryngology—offering advanced treatments for disorders of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

We offer comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for conditions affecting vision, hearing, and head and neck function. Our multidisciplinary team includes highly trained surgeons, medical specialists, and rehabilitation experts who work together to deliver advanced care for both adult and pediatric patients.

Mass Eye and Ear, our specialty hospital for ear, nose, throat, head and neck care, and eye care, is ranked among the top six hospitals in the United States for both otolaryngology and ophthalmology. Mass General Brigham is the only U.S. health system with five nationally ranked hospitals, including two world-renowned academic medical centers: Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

World-renowned ophthalmology and ENT specialists

Our team provides expert evaluation and treatment for international patients with complex eye, ear, nose, and throat conditions, including:
Auditory brainstem implants

Our specialists provide auditory brainstem implants (ABIs) for children and adults with profound hearing loss who are not candidates for cochlear implants, typically due to damage or absence of the auditory nerve or cochlea. These devices bypass the inner ear entirely, delivering sound signals directly to the brain to restore a sense of hearing.

The Wilson ABI Program at Mass Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital brings together a multidisciplinary team of neurotologists, neurosurgeons, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver coordinated, comprehensive care and optimize patient outcomes.

Ocular surface reconstruction

We are the only health system in New England offering ocular surface stem cell transplantation—a multidisciplinary procedure that uses stem cells to restore the eye’s outer layer, known as the ocular surface. This treatment can be used on both adult and pediatric patients with unilateral (one eye) and bilateral (both eyes) limbal stem cell deficiency.

Ocular surface stem cell reconstruction can treat limbal stem cell deficiency due to several causes, including:

  • Genetic diseases, e.g., aniridia
  • Chemical injuries
  • Physical damage, e.g. damage from contact lens wear
  • Viral infections, e.g. herpes simplex virus
  • Autoimmune diseases
Severe corneal scarring
Our corneal surgery specialists help restore vision loss due to corneal scarring, which may result from trauma, infection, or inflammatory diseases such as keratitis.
Cleft lip and cleft palate

Our dedicated cleft center provides surgical repair and follow-up care for children and adults born with cleft lip or cleft palate—birth differences that occur when tissues in the upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate) do not fully form during early pregnancy.

  • A cleft lip is a separation in the upper lip that can affect one or both sides and may extend to the nose.
  • A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth that can affect feeding, speech, and hearing if left untreated.

Our team includes craniofacial surgeons, ENT specialists, and speech-language pathologists who work together to improve function and appearance. We also work closely with colleagues in dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, and prosthodontics to optimize care.

We offer advanced techniques to:

  • Close the lip or palate
  • Reconstruct the affected area for improved function or appearance
  • Improve speech through surgery or therapy
  • Optimize the health of the ears and hearing
  • Reconstruct the nose to improve breathing and appearance
  • Provide long-term support customized to each patient’s growth and development

Many international patients choose us not only for our expertise, but also for access to cutting-edge clinical research and emerging therapies that may not be available in their home countries.

Specialty treatment for more than 35 conditions

Mass General Brigham’s ENT and eye specialists have expertise in diagnosing and treating any eye, ear, nose, or throat condition patients may be experiencing. Learn more about the conditions we treat below:

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Patient story

Traveling 1,550 miles for world-class cancer care

When José Moreno was diagnosed with oral cancer at age 64, his doctor recommended a journey to Mass General Brigham, located 1,550 miles from José's home in the Dominican Republic.
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Ear, eye, nose and throat care for international patients

If you would like to learn more about how Mass General Brigham’s ear, eye, nose and throat care teams can help you, or you’re ready to request an appointment, please contact our dedicated international patient services team. We will be delighted to assist you.
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