An ENT, or ear, nose and throat specialist, is a doctor who specializes in otolaryngology, a medical field that addresses issues affecting ear, nose and throat.

What is an ENT specialist called?

A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. Also called otolaryngologist.

What specialty does ENT fall under?

Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short.