COVID-19 Update:

 

Century is committed to keeping our patients safe.  We're following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Illinois Department of Public Health.  This includes social distancing, using TeleMedicine virtual visits and scheduling patients by priority.  To reduce the volume in our waiting room and the potential risk of infection, we will be migrating towards pre-screened urgent health visits or TeleHealth visits.   We appreciate your understanding as we work to increase our capacity while keeping you safe.

If you are sick, have a fever, a newly presented dry cough, have travelled internationally, please do not visit the office.  Instead, call us to setup a TeleMedicine visit, or contact your Primary Care Physician for further instruction.  Century is not able to provide screening or testing for COVID-19. 

If you present with Ansomia (loss of smell) or Ageusia (Loss of taste), Have been COVID-19 Positive within the past 4 weeks, or have been in direct contact with someone who has tested positive, please do not enter the practice.  Let us know and we can recommend a Telemedicine visit.

 

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IF ARRIVING AT THE OFFICE FOR A SCHEDULED VISIT:

Please continue to wear a mask or face covering.  Our office does not have face masks available.  e are asking that you leave family at home or in the car. 

 

If you are able, please print the Patient Packet at the bottom of this page and complete at home. 

 

STAFF WILL ONLY CALL BACK THE PATIENT TO BE SEEN.  Front desk staff will offer the option of returning to your car after check-in to be called back via your cell phone. 

 

We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff and their families.  

 

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... Ear Infection Mouth Sores Neck Pain Sore Throat Head and Neck Cancers Oral Cancers Snoring/Sleep Apnea Breathing Problems Dizziness Ear Infection The ear is made up of three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear...

Throat
...Most are benign, but some may be indicative of cancer...

Philip D. Kooiker, M.D.
... Orland Park, IL ENT Doctor Century Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery General Otolaryngology Clinical Expertise Adult and pediatric general ENT Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery Balloon Sinuplasty Thyroid Surgery Voice Disorders Head and Neck Cancer Otologic Diseases and Surgery Education Medical School University of Iowa College of Medicine Residency Program Loyola University Medical Center-Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Languages Spoken English

Curtis G. Walsh, M.D.
... Orland Park, IL ENT Doctor Century Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery Facial Plastic Surgery Clinical Expertise Facial Plastic Surgery Facial reconstruction after Mohs Surgery Rhinoplasty (change external shape of nose) Facelift Blephoraplasty (eye lid surgery) Brow lift Facial rejuvenation Scar Revision Skin cancer General ENT General ENT Practice Area Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Balloon Sinuplasty Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery Deviated Septum Nasal Polyps Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Myringotomy (Ear Tubes) Education Medical School Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine Residency Program Loyola University Medical Center-Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Gulf Shores, AL Languages Spoken English

Nirav N. Thakkar, M.D.
...Thakkar has maintained a teaching position at the University of Illinois as an Assistant Clinical Professor, and is actively engaged in teaching surgery of the ears, nose, and throat, and head and neck cancer surgery to the residents at the Jesse Brown VA...

Muhamad A. Amine, M.D.
...Amine, MD Orland Park, IL ENT Doctor Century Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Clinical Expertise Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Pituitary Surgery Meningioma Surgery Deviated Septum Endoscopic Nasal Surgery Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Inspire Therapy Nasal Polyps Rhinoplasty (nose Job) for breathing Septoplasty-Deviated Septum Septoplasty- Nose/Bone Cartilage Sinus Cancer Sinus Disorders General ENT Thyroid and Parathyroid Sleep Apnea and Snoring Head and Neck Cancer Hearing and Balance Voice and Larynx Facial Skin Cancer Clinical Expertise Sinus Surgery Endoscopic Nasal Surgery Chronic Sinusitis Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Nasal Obstruction Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy  Education Medical School St...

Facial Plastic Surgery
...In addition, some reconstructive procedures are required to treat existing diseases like skin cancer...

Nirav N. Thakkar, MD
  Academic Affiliation University of Illinois at Chicago - Assistant Clinical Professor Jesse Brown VA Clinical Expertise Conservation Larynx And Pharynx Surgery Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM) Head And Neck Reconstruction Head Neck And Throat Cancer Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer Minimally Invasive Thyroid And Parathyroid Surgery Salivary Gland Surgery And Sialoendoscopy Skin Cancer Education Undergraduate University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Enginering Medical School University of Illinois at Chicago Residency Program University of Illinois at Chicago - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship Northwestern University - Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery Board Certification American Board of Otolaryngology

Nirav N. Thakkar, M.D., F.A.C.S.
...Thakkar, MD Orland Park, IL ENT Doctor Century Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow, American College of Surgeons American Head and Neck Society, Active Member Academic Affiliation University of Illinois at Chicago - Assistant Clinical Professor Jesse Brown VA Clinical Expertise Conservation Larynx And Pharynx Surgery Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM) Head And Neck Reconstruction Head Neck And Throat Cancer Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer Minimally Invasive Thyroid And Parathyroid Surgery Salivary Gland Surgery And Sialoendoscopy Skin Cancer Inspire Therapy Education Undergraduate University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Medical School University of Illinois at Chicago Residency Program University of Illinois at Chicago - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship Northwestern University - Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery Board Certification American Board of Otolaryngology Philosophy of Care I believe in partnering with my patients to obtain a diagnosis and develop an individualized medical or surgical treatment plan...

Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
...Treating a head and neck malignancy using TORS is best completed by a Head and Neck Oncology trained surgeon that treats a high volume of cancers...

Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery Laryngectomy Neck Dissection Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Parotidectomy Often times clearing all cancer from the head and neck requires removing tissue from the face, mouth, throat, or neck that could have a major impact on form and function...

About Our Practice
...  They brought with them the expertise in the latest techniques in head and neck cancer surgery and pediatric surgery...

Otolaryngology
...Dentists, for example, will often refer patients suspected of having oral cancer to an otolaryngologist...

Is Facial Plastic Surgery Right for You?
...Commonly, people wish to change defects which they were born with or have acquired through illness, medical treatments, motor vehicle accidents, cancer, or another medical condition or trauma...

Swallowing Disorders
...Common causes include neurological disorders, nerve damage (spinal cord or brain injuries) and cancers of the head, neck, and throat...

Types of Breathing Problems
... Lung cancer: this type of cancer develops anywhere in the lungs, allowing abnormal cells to multiply until a tumor forms...

Facial Plastic Surgery and You
...Also, they take care of acquired problems from auto accidents, burns, cancer, occupational accidents, and more...

Signs Of Throat Cancer
...One of the most worrisome is throat cancer, along with malignancies of the pharynx, tonsils, and larynx...

Pediatric ENT Questions & Concerns
...We can prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, injuries, and issues including, Balance disorders Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Hearing impairments Head and neck cancer Swallowing disorders Facial deformities (e...

Jeffrey Singh, D.O.
... Orland Park, IL ENT Doctor Century Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery   Otology and Neurotology Clinical Expertise •Hearing and Balance/Vertigo •Cochlear Implants and Osseointegrated Hearing Devices •Otosclerosis and Stapes Surgery •Chronic Ear Infections and Perforated Ear Drums •Cholesteatoma •Tympanoplasty and Mastoidectomy •Ossicular Chain Reconstruction •Cancer of the Ear and Ear Canal •Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) General ENT •Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy •Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease •Salivary Gland Disease and Surgery •Chronic Sinusitis and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery •Balloon Sinuplasty •Deviated Nasal Septum and Septoplasty •Voice and Larynx Disorders •Facial Skin Cancer Education Medical School Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency Program McLaren Oakland Hospital, Michigan State University Statewide Campus Health System...

What Is a Cholesteatoma?
...Fortunately, cholesteatoma presents as a non-cancerous cyst...

Throat
Aging and Swallowing Aspiration Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction Dysphagia GERD and LPR Hoarseness Salivary Gland Disorders Sore Throats Spasmodic Dysphonia Tonsillitis Tonsils and Adenoids Vocal Cord Paralysis Voice Box (Laryngeal) Cancer Zenker’s Diverticulum

Head & Neck
Bell's Palsy Fine Needle Aspiration Graves’ Disease Head and Neck Cancer Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Neck Mass in Adults Sialadenitis Skin Cancer Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain

Thyroid & Parathyroid
Goiter Hyperthyroidism Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Nodules

Dysgeusia
... Dry mouth—Dry mouth, or xerostomia, can be a result of certain diseases, like Sjogren’s syndrome where the body attacks its only saliva glands [LINK], common medications such as water pills, or diuretics, or from radiation therapy for cancer...

Nosebleeds
..., anticoagulants like coumadin/warfarin, XARELTO®, or anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or aspirin) Fractures of the nose or the base of the skull (a nosebleed occurring after a head injury should raise suspicion of serious concern) Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a disorder involving birthmark-like blood vessel growths inside the nose Tumors, both malignant (cancerous) and nonmalignant (benign), must be considered, particularly in older patients or smokers What Are the Treatment Options...

Dysphagia
... Dysphagia may result from one or more of these issues: Acid reflux Throat infections (such as tonsillitis) Age-related swallowing muscle weakness Food or other foreign body becoming stuck in the throat (particularly in older patients) Weakness or scar of the esophagus Vocal fold paralysis or weakness Side effect of medications Tumors (throat, lung, esophageal cancer) Prolonged illness needing long stays at the hospital Past surgery or radiation to the neck, back, or chest Nerve disease such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), Myasthenia Gravis, or stroke What Are the Treatment Options...

Hoarseness
... Non-cancerous vocal cord lesions—Nodules, polyps, and cysts usually develop after prolonged trauma to the vocal cords from talking too much, too loudly, or with bad technique...

Salivary Gland Disorders
... Tumors—Cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign) tumors usually show up as painless lumps or enlargements...

Tonsils and Adenoids
...Cancers of the tonsil, while uncommon, require early diagnosis and aggressive treatment...

Vocal Cord Paralysis
... Tumors of the skull base, neck, and chest—Tumors (both cancerous and non-cancerous) can grow around nerves and squeeze them, resulting in varying degrees of paresis or paralysis...

Voice Box (Laryngeal) Cancer
Cancer of the voice box, or laryngeal cancer, is not as well known by the general public as some other types of cancer, yet it is not a rare disease...

Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
... Thyroid nodules are uncommon in childhood, and thyroid cancer is uncommon in children...

Thyroid Cancer
...Thyroid cancer is very common, particularly in women...

Thyroid Nodules
...Diseases of the thyroid, whether functional (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism) or structural (nodule, goiter, cancer), occur very commonly...

Conductive Hearing Loss
... Bony lesions—These are non-cancerous growths of bone in the ear canal often linked with cold water swimming...

Earaches
... A variety of problems can cause earaches in children and adults: Middle ear infection (called acute otitis media) Swimmer’s ear (called otitis externa) Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction or jaw joint pain Eustachian tube dysfunction Inflammation of the outer ear (called chondritis) Cotton swab use Throat infection Throat cancer (rarely) What Causes Earaches in Children...

Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)
..., industrial/machinery or explosion/gunfire close to the ear; can be prevented with proper protection) Head trauma or abrupt changes in air pressure—this can cause the space that contains inner ear fluid to rupture Autoimmune inner ear disease—the body’s immune system attacks the inner ear and causes progressive hearing loss in both ears Ménière’s disease —a condition characterized by fluctuating hearing loss, dizziness, ear fullness, or ringing in the ears (called tinnitus)  Central nervous disease—damage caused by a condition such as multiple sclerosis Cochlear otosclerosis—abnormal bone growth in the inner ear Congenital inner ear malformation—genetic or environmental abnormalities (very common cause in children) Benign tumor—called “vestibular schwannoma,” this is a noncancerous tumor on the adjacent balance nerve that compresses the hearing nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain, causing SNHL What Are the Treatment Options...

Vestibular Schwannoma
Vestibular schwannoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows on the eighth cranial nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance...

Fine Needle Aspiration
...These cells are then looked at under a microscope to help your doctor determine if the mass or lump is cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign)...

Head and Neck Cancer
Each year, more than 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck (most of which is preventable)...

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
...HPV can cause cancer, but not all HPV infections lead to cancer...

Neck Mass in Adults
...It does not necessarily mean you have cancer, but it does mean you may need additional evaluation to receive an accurate diagnosis...

Sialadenitis
...Radioactive iodine (RAI), sometimes used for treatment after surgery of thyroid cancer, can also result in salivary gland scarring and sialadenitis because some of the radioactivity can be accumulated in the salivary glands...

Skin Cancer
...Skin cancer is a disease in which cancerous (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of your skin...