Welcome to Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic
When something is wrong with your ear, nose or throat area, you can have difficulty functioning in everyday life. That's where Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic comes in. Our otolaryngologists (also called ENTs, or ear, nose and throat doctors) are experts at diagnosing and treating any problems you may have in the part of your body between your brain and neck.
Do you have frequent sore throats? You might need a tonsillectomy. Are you experiencing problems with your sinuses? We can help you with sinus treatment and surgery. We also treat people with thyroid problems, sleep apnea, and various cancers of the head and neck. Since 1987, Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic has been helping patients in Columbus and the surrounding area find relief for pain and other problems. We are conveniently located adjacent to Columbus Community Hospital, which gives our patients seamless access to care for both inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Botox® and dermal filling treatment
Our providers use Botox® and other treatments to temporarily smooth facial wrinkles and add volume to the skin. The procedures are safe because they are administered by qualified professionals.
General and pediatric ENT
From tonsillitis and chronic ear infections to neck masses and voice issues, we care for a wide range of conditions affecting both children and adults.
Nasal and sinus treatment
Sinus infections, nasal deformities and nasal polyps are all issues that affect a wide range of people. Our providers can help you find a solution, whether that be medical or surgical.
Sleep apnea treatment
According to the American Medical Association, an estimated 30 million people in the U.S. have sleep apnea. Yet, only 6 million have a diagnosis. We can help you determine whether you have the disorder and find treatment.
Skin and oral cancer treatment
We care for patients with a wide range of head and neck cancers, including skin, tongue, tonsil and vocal cord cancer.
Thyroid treatment
Thyroid concerns can range from conditions that require a simple medication to those that may need surgery. Our providers can help you through the process of diagnosis and treatment.
Providing excellent care, close to home
Since 1987, people who live in Columbus, Nebraska, and the surrounding communities have not had to travel farther than just a few miles to receive quality ear, nose and throat care. Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic opened its doors that year when otolaryngologist Nila Novotny, MD, finished her training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and began the practice. Dr. Novotny had grown up in Nebraska, and she had several family members who lived in the area, so she was ready to make Columbus her home. Though it was privately owned at first, the clinic has always been located adjacent to Columbus Community Hospital — when the new hospital opened in 2001, the clinic moved along with it to that location.
In 2017, Dr. Novotny sold the practice to CCH. Since then, she has continued practicing as an ENT, working alongside the other ENT physicians and nurse practitioners in the clinic to deliver high-quality care to patients. Not only do the caregivers at Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic treat patients' specific concerns, but they also perform a comprehensive examination. Many times, this thorough process has helped them make diagnoses which otherwise would have gone unnoticed.
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