Why Choose TGH’s Ear, Nose & Throat Institute?

Where academic medicine means better answers for complex ENT care. Tampa General Hospital's Ear, Nose and Throat Institute combines world-class, patient-focused care with the depth of expertise that comes from being one of Florida's premier academic health systems—care built for the conditions other centers simply aren't equipped to solve.

Patients choose our Ear, Nose & Throat Institute because we are:

Leaders in Academic Medicine

Our affiliation with USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has made TGH Florida's premier academic health system™, combining world-class care, research and teaching to bring patients the most innovative diagnostics and advanced ENT treatments available. That academic difference shows up in programs found almost nowhere else in the region. Our Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery Program has earned recognition as a North American Skull Base Society Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction, bringing together rhinologists, skull base neurosurgeons, reconstructive surgeons and endocrinologists to treat the most complex sinonasal and skull base disease. Our Center for Advanced Salivary Gland Surgery is Florida's only dedicated center for comprehensive salivary gland care. And our Sleep Disorders Center offers the largest multispecialty set of sleep services in Florida, backed by a national reputation for innovation in surgical hypoglossal nerve stimulation.

It's also home to the Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation (IVHI), where clinicians and researchers work side by side to advance the science behind voice, swallowing and hearing disorders—turning discoveries into treatments faster than a purely clinical practice ever could.

This research engine runs deep: our physician-scientists publish dozens of peer-reviewed studies each year, lead multiple NIH and other federally and privately funded projects and run active clinical trials that bring tomorrow's treatments to today's patients.

Focused on a Multidisciplinary Approach

Patients at TGH's Ear, Nose and Throat Institute are cared for by an expansive team of internationally and nationally renowned specialist —otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons, head and neck oncologists, microvascular surgeons, otologists and neurotologists, laryngologists, audiologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, sleep disorder specialists and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons—each bringing advanced expertise in their field.

These specialists work seamlessly together, pulling in additional in-house experts across disciplines whenever a case calls for it, so patients get coordinated, well-rounded care rather than a series of disconnected opinions. That collaboration is what allows us to take on even the most complex ENT conditions, drawing on deep subspecialty expertise to build a treatment plan tailored to each patient.

Experience in Surgical Treatment of Complex ENT Conditions

Our team treats patients at a scale that reflects the depth of our expertise. In fiscal year 2025 alone, we completed more than 40,000 patient encounters, saw over 10,000 new patients and performed more than 4,500 surgical procedures. At our Institute, even the most unusual case is one we've likely seen before. That expertise is why patients travel not only from across Florida, but from more than 45 states nationwide, to be seen here.

Nationally Recognized

Tampa General is one of only three hospitals in Florida to earn placement on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list because of our commitment to providing compassionate care.

In addition to national rankings, our physicians are recognized leaders in their fields. For example, members of our team rank among the top federally funded ENT researchers in the country, reflecting our commitment to advancing the science of otolaryngology and improving patient outcomes.

Committed to Patient-Focused ENT Care

Every patient who comes to us with a condition affecting the head and neck region receives an individualized experience—and innovative diagnostics and effective treatment are just the starting point. A robust support team ensures pediatric and adult patients alike have every resource they need, such as nurse navigators who guide patients through their care journey, audiologists who work to restore and rehabilitate hearing and balance function and speech-language pathologists who provide speaking and swallowing rehabilitation. Combined with access to leading-edge research and clinical trials, it means care that's not just comprehensive, but at the forefront of modern ENT medicine.

Advancing ENT Care Through Global Outreach

Tampa General Hospital’s Ear, Nose & Throat Institute is committed to improving access to advanced ENT care both locally and globally. Through our global surgery outreach initiatives, for example, our physicians collaborate with international partners to expand access to specialized reconstructive and aesthetic care, provide surgical training and support the development of sustainable ENT programs in underserved regions.

Our team has established partnerships in countries such as South Africa and Malawi, where physicians work alongside local providers to share expertise, introduce advanced surgical techniques and enhance patient care. These efforts not only improve outcomes for patients abroad but also strengthen our physicians’ expertise and bring valuable insights back to the care we provide at TGH.

Our commitment to advancing ENT care extends beyond our hospital walls, with global outreach and research collaborations that help improve care delivery and surgical training worldwide.