Otolaryngology (ENT)

Ear Nose and Throat Specialists
Department of Specialty Care
Otolaryngology(ENT) 

Knox community hospital offers state of the art, comprehensive otolaryngology (treatment of the Ear, Nose, and Throat). Dr. Suzanne Helming, Dr. Christopher Hetrick, and Britney, McCollough, APRN-CNP specialize in treatment and procedures addressing all ENT and allergy concerns. They have the experience necessary to provide excellent care for your needs. 

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Otolaryngology (ENT)
Dr. Christopher Hetrick, DO
Dr. Suzanne Helming, DO
Britney McCollough, APRN-CNP

Monday - Thursday | 8 am - 5 pm
Friday | 8 am - 1 pm

Knox Medical Pavilion 
1330 Coshocton Avenue
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

Telephone
Fax
740.392.4620

Allergy Clinic
Britney McCollough, APRN-CNP
Amy Ferenbaugh, APRN-CNP

Monday | 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday | 9 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday | 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday | 8:30 am -  pm
Friday | 7:30 am - 11:30 am

10 Woodlake Trail
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

Telephone
Fax
740.399.3770
Certain types of injuries and conditions require specialized treatment to ensure a full recovery.

Surgical repair or other medical procedures are often necessary to restore an injured patient to their former quality of life. Our team offers comprehensive care for many types of ear, nose and throat disorders, including:

  • Allergy testing and injections
  • Excision (tissue removal)
  • Nasal endoscopy
  • Hearing exams
  • Laryngeal stroboscopy - A specialized viewing of vocal fold vibration involving controlled high-speed flashes of light timed to the frequency of your voice. Images acquired during these flashes provide a slow motion-like view of vocal fold vibration during sound production.
  • Transnasal esophagoscopy - An ultrathin, flexible scope that is introduced transnasally, allowing esophagoscopy (a digital examination) to be performed without sedation.

Sources: https://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/overview-of-… and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23177404

Services we Provide
Allergy
Conditions we Treat 
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Vasomotor rhinitis 
  • Sinusitis and nasal polyposis (nonsurgical treatment)
  • Urticaria (hives) and angioedema
  • Allergic reactions to foods, bee stings, latex, etc.
Services Offered
  • Allergy skin testing of inhalants, foods and stinging insects
  • Testing through blood work or radiographic imaging
  • Penicillin antibiotic allergy testing
  • Expert medical treatment and nonmedical guidance
  • Immunotherapy: SCIT (allergy shots) and SLIT (oral drops)
  • Specialty nurse instruction
  • Close collaboration with ENTs
     
Cosmetic Procedures

Dr. Suzanne Helming is board certified in facial plastic surgery and provides Botox© cosmetic injections, facial fillers, consultation for eyelid cosmetic procedures. Additional services include face and neck skin concerns. Consultations are free; we are happy to explain all procedures and costs upfront. Just call today to begin your cosmetic treatments!

Endocrine Surgery

Our Knox Community Hospital ENT team evaluates patients with many types of thyroid issues. An evaluation usually consists of a thorough exam, blood tests, and thyroid imaging. Other tests, such as thyroid scans or fine needle aspirations, might also be suggested. We work closely in conjunction with primary care physicians and endocrinologists to ensure our patients have the optimal care from multiple specialties.

Head & Neck surgery

From tonsil issues to head and neck cancer, our ENTs provide comprehensive treatment for surgery and medical treatment of the head and neck to patients of all ages. Disorders such as recurrent sore throats, cancer, congenital neck masses, salivary gland disorders, abnormalities of the mouth, skin abnormalities are just a few of the conditions we treat daily.

Sinus & Nasal Disorders

Nose and/or sinus problems are some of the most frequent reasons people visit an ear, nose, and throat specialist. At KCH, our physicians offer the full spectrum of medical and surgical treatments for acute and chronic sinonasal problems. The latest technology is used both in the clinic and operating room, such as Propel© nasal splints and CT guided surgical tools.            

Conditions we Treat
  • Chronic rhinosinusitis
  • Deviated nasal septum
  • Nasal polyposis
  • Acute nasal fractures
  • Chronic rhinitis/ Allergy issues
Hearing and Balance Disorders

Frequent visits to the ENT are often for ear complaints. Our Knox Community Hospital team treats acute and chronic ear infections, hearing loss, chronic ear pain, eustachian tube dysfunction, dizziness, and balance disorders. Our board-certified audiologists provide comprehensive hearing and balance disorder testing. 

Pediatric Ear, Nose and & Throat Disorders

 At Knox Community Hospital ENT, we treat pediatric patients of all ages from newborns with tongue ties to teenagers with chronic sinus complaints. 

Conditions we Treat
  • Enlarged adenoids and tonsils
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Foreign objects in the ear, nose, or throat
  • Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
  • Hearing loss, speech delay, and testing
  • Tongue Tie (ankyloglossia) 
  • Sinus and allergy issues
  • Neck masses
Voice Disorders

Voice changes can be very frustrating and a sign of an abnormality of the vocal folds. Our physicians can address your voice concerns using advanced tools. One of them is a state of the art videostroboscopy, an imaging technique that allows your doctor to monitor your vocal cords' vibratory characteristics and structure. Our speech department can work with our patients to provide excellent voice therapy. 

Swallowing Disorders

Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is a condition that can affect patients at any age. This can be very distressing for our patients. Our team can evaluate mouth, throat, and upper esophageal causes for difficulty swallowing and help provide treatment for these swallowing disorders. 

Snoring, Sleep Apnea & Airway Disorders

Chronic cough, snoring, and sleep apnea are among the most common reasons patients visit our Knox Community Hospital  ENT team. Our physicians can help identify upper airway issues to aid in the treatment of these common issues with both surgical and medical management. 

Botox
Botox®, Juvaderm, & Voluma

Whether you are curious about eyelid rejuvenation, corrective nasal surgery, a face or neck lift, Botox® treatment, or facial fillers, our physicians can work with you to identify just the right techniques to make you look and feel your best.

Sinusitis
PROPEL™ - A Great Procedure for Chronic Sinusitis Sufferers!

A device which is placed in the sinus following surgery, PROPEL™ decreases scarring and inflammation, reducing the need for additional surgical procedures as well as oral steroids and their potential side effects.

Our Location

Physicians

Christopher Hetrick, DO
Heartburn (GERD) Treatment, Otolarngology (ENT)
Suzanne Helming, DO
Heartburn (GERD) Treatment, Otolarngology (ENT)

Advanced Practitioners