Otolaryngology
We provide care to all infants, children, and adolescents requiring medical and surgical treatment for the head and neck. We offer comprehensive treatment of malformations of the ear, nose, throat, and airway, treatment for noncongenital airway problems, infectious diseases of the sinuses, tonsils, and adenoids, and neoplasms of the head and neck.
Treatments
We treat disorders of the ears, nose, neck, and airway, including the treatment of:
- recurrent otitis media with the possible need for placement of PE tubes
- recurrent tonsillitis
- congenital deformities of the neck, ear, and head
- chronic ear disease including cholesteotoma, chronic sinusitis
- otolaryngologic problems associated with cystic fibrosis, immunocompromise, and malignancy
Our services extend to the management of complex craniofacial anomalies that require a comprehensive team approach.
Cleft Palate Program
This program provides comprehensive care for children with cleft palate. The multidisciplinary group staffing this clinic includes otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, speech therapists, and physical therapists.
This team meets Wednesdays, and is coordinated through the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery. The Team Coordinator for this program can be reached at 919-684-3815.
Physicians
| Name | Areas of Special Interest |
|---|---|
| Debara L. Tucci, MD, MS | Otologic, neurotologic, and skull base surgery, evaluation and management of patients of all ages with hearing and balance disorders, middle ear disease including tympanic membrane perforations, cholesteatoma, conductive hearing loss, evaluation of sensorineural hearing impairment and treatment with hearing aids and cochlear implants, temporal bone trauma and facial nerve injury, middle ear and skull base tumors such as glomus tumors and acoustic neuroma. Evaluation and management of children with all ear-related diseases, including treatment of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss and middle ear disease. |
Clinic Hours and Location
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
Tel: 919-668-4000
Hours: Wednesdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3713 Benson Dr.
Suite 202
Raleigh, NC 27609
Tel: 919-855-0306
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
4020 North Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
Tel: 919-620-9400
Hours: First Monday of the month, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
6301 Herndon Road
Durham, NC 27713
Tel: 919-572-9905
Hours: Monday, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
