Departments

Lippy Surgery Center
Our specialty specific center has the capability to perform all ear, nose and throat procedures. The anesthesiology department has a great deal of experience in pediatric and in ENT anesthesia. Our operating and recovery teams provide the highest quality care to our patients. The center opened in 2008 and has state of the art equipment.

Administration
Gail Tereba is the office manager and patient advocate. She has been with the practice for many years and uses her strong business background to supervise and coordinate all
aspects of patient care..

Otology
This department deals with the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders, medical and surgical. Treatment of chronic infections including medical approaches as well as surgical treatment including reconstruction after infection. Surgical treatments include tympanic membrane repair, middle ear bone reconstruction, mastoid surgery and BAHA surgery for single sided deafness. The most frequently done procedure, other than tubes for children is stapedectomy for otosclerosis (over 17,000 procedures). Various treatment strategies for tinnitus are recommended. All forms of dizziness are diagnosed and treated. Meniere’s patients are offered a wide array of treatments, both medical and surgical with excellent results.

Nose Throat Head & Neck Department
All medical and surgical problems of the nose and throat are managed in our office by Dr. Farmer. Nasal problems such as chronic sinusitis, allergy, and nasal obstruction are diagnosed and treated with the most up to date techniques. In office CT scan allows for rapid diagnosis. Chronic sore throats, difficulty swallowing and reflux are evaluated as well. Sleep apnea is accurately diagnosed and surgical alternatives are offered to those patients who are candidates. Endoscopic exam of the nose and throat as well as evaluation of hoarseness by fiber optics is standard in the office. Complete examination of the patient with a neck mass is performed with surgical excision in those patients who require removal of a mass for diagnosis. Adults and children are seen for the above ENT problems.

Audiology
The professionals within the audiology department perform the hearing and diagnostic tests the physicians need to make a diagnosis and determine the proper medical or surgical care. The audiologists can answer your questions about hearing, hearing aids and assistive listening devices. John M. Burkey, M.A. directs the audiology department. He has published 2 books on hearing loss and hearing aids.

Balance Disorder Clinic
A team approach is used to find the cause of the balance problem and to treat this problem completely. A patient who comes to the clinic usually spends several hours. A battery of tests is performed to determine the cause of the balance problem and a treatment plan is formulated. Follow-up visits are scheduled in accordance with each patient’s individual problem.

Business Office
The business office consists of a team of dedicated reimbursement/insurance specialists who administer and oversee all coding, billing, insurance, accounts receivable, and enrollment in insurance plans. The many functions performed by the business office staff include; pre certification for surgeries and in-office procedures, posting procedures and payment, collection follow-up, and insurance submissions. The business office provides financial assistance information and payment plans to enable all patients to be seen by our physicians. Fran Geltch, CPC is the director of the business office.

Hearing Aid Center
The Lippy Group Hearing Aid Center helps people to compensate for hearing losses that
cannot be improved through medication or surgery. The center has available a complete
selection of hearing instruments ranging from conventional hearing aids to completely in the canal and digital hearing aids. The audiologists at the hearing aid center will help you to select the hearing aids that are most appropriate for your hearing loss and lifestyle.

Nursing
The patient services department helps us provide quality care to our patients by scheduling appointments, routing incoming calls, processing patients during appointments, and maintaining accurate records. Their efforts are essential to provide you a pleasant and efficient office experience.

Patient Services
The patient services department helps us provide quality care to our patients by scheduling appointments, routing incoming calls, processing patients during appointments, and maintaining accurate records. Their efforts are essential to provide you a pleasant and efficient office experience.

Allergy Clinic
The Lippy Group Allergy Clinic is an integral part of the Lippy Group for Ear, Nose and Throat. The following allergy procedures are offered by our trained staff:

• Scientific assessment of allergic reactions

• Skin testing

• Blood testing

• Allergy desensitization

Imaging
Lippy Group for Ear, Nose and Throat offers specialized CT scans of the sinuses and temporal bones. Adult scans take only 40 seconds and pediatric scans take only 20 seconds. With the CT Scanner on-site we are able to get a quick diagnosis by providing comprehensive radiologic services and specialty sinus treatment.

The Warren Hearing & Research Foundation (WHARF)
Advances in surgical techniques over the past 40 years have enabled many people to
regain part or all of their hearing. WHARF has been instrumental in these advances. For further information or to schedule an appointment call (330) 856-7551

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