Ear Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)

Seeing an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist (Otolaryngologist)

Dr. Mark Cardamone-Rayner,  M.D., FACS


What is an ENT Specialist?

ENT specialist in SCMH
An ENT specialist is also known as an ear, nose, and throat doctor or an otolaryngologist. They have special expertise in the conditions and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) region, as well as the structures and related areas of the head, neck, and face. If you are suffering from a problem related to your ear, nose, or throat, you may need to see an ENT specialist.


What Does an ENT Specialist Do?

Dr. Cardamone-Rayner has joined Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital as an Otolaryngologist after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, completing his residency at the University of Minnesota, and obtaining his board certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is an expert in both the surgical and medical management of conditions that affect the ear, nose, and throat, and has special interest in the following topics:

  • Head and neck surgery
  • Parathyroid conditions
  • Plastics
  • Rhinology
  • Sinus disease
  • Skin cancer management of the neck and head

Who Needs an ENT Specialist?

Common conditions that can be treated by an ear, nose, and throat specialist include:

Head and Neck

  • Chronic or recurrent acute tonsillitis
  • Neck masses
  • Recurrent sialoadenitis
  • Eyelid Blepharoplasty
  • Salivary gland masses
  • Thyroid masses
  • Tonsil/adenoid hypertrophy
  • Upper aerodigestive neoplasms
  • Neck masses
  • Snoring or apnea
  • Stridor or airway concerns

Laryngology

  • Globus
  • Strider
  • Vocal cord masses
  • Voice disorders, such as hoarseness, dysphonia, etc

Otology

  • Chronic ear disease
  • Hearing loss: gradual, sudden
  • Otorrhea
  • Recurrent acute ear disease
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo

Plastic and Reconstructive

  • Congenital malformations
  • Facial skin lesions and cancers
  • Scar revisions

Pediatric

  • Chronic Adenotonsillitis
  • Chronic otitis media
  • Congenital malformations
  • Dysphagia
  • Hearing loss

Rhinology

  • Epistaxis
  • Nasal masses or foreign bodies
  • Nasal obstruction Sinus disease

If you are dealing with any of these conditions, patients can begin requesting appointments by calling the Rural Health Clinic at 906-341-2153.


What procedures are offered at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital?

ENT SPECIALIST Manistique

We offer a wide range of procedures to address conditions affecting your ears, nose, throat, or related area, including:

  • Adenoidectomy
  • Aerodigestive tract cancers
  • Closed reduction of nasal fracture
  • Deep cervical neck masses
  • Excision of lesions with local flap reconstruction
  • Excision of neck masses
  • Fine needle aspiration
  • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
  • I & D head & neck abscesses
  • Inferior turbinate reduction
  • Laceration repair
  • Open septorhinoplasty
  • Pressure equalization tubes
  • Removal of PET with gel film myringoplasty
  • Septoplasty
  • Submandibular gland excision
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ultrasound guided biopsies of thyroid and neck masses

 

Mark Cardamone-Rayner,  M.D., FACS joins SMH as an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist.  He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota.  He is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Special Interests

*Pediatric through Geriatric Care

  • Head and neck surgery
  • Thyroid conditions
  • Plastics
  • Rhinology
  • Sinus disease
  • Skin cancer management of the neck and head
  • Ear Infections
  • Chronic Ear Problems
  • Voice & Swallowing Disorders

In his spare time Dr. Cardamone-Rayner loves to tour on his Harley Davidson with his wife Amy.  He has recently learned to fly and now has his private pilot license. He enjoys upland bird hunting and recreational shooting.  Prior to medical school, he was a certified executive chef and restaurant owner. He loves to spend his free time in the outdoors, gardening, camping, canoeing and exploring new areas.  To top it off, he plays piano on a daily basis. Dr. Cardamone-Rayner chose Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in search of a more intimate medical experience with a small community where he could establish relationships and contribute to the growth of a medical practice.

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Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery

Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski

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5 out of 5 stars

The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.

Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps

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5 out of 5 stars

Mikki Furman
2 days ago
Very nice facility, greeter was very friendly and helpful locating my destination. Everyone we very nice!
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3 days ago
In my 70 years of experience, with numerous encounters in every aspect of health care, Dr. Niemela is by far the best. The treatment I received from him and his staff was excellent. The entire staff at Schoolcraft are at the top!
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7 days ago
Excellent visit, listened to comments. Very attentive
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1 week ago
Ddr vick heled me when i was having a tough time post op. Very calm demeanor was helpful with my recovery
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I had a procedure with Dr. Bambach on March 24, 2026. The Doctor and all staff were kind, professional and efficient. A very satisfactory experience.
Alan Barr
2 weeks ago
Excellent experience! Dr. Niemela and his nurse were professional and personable. My procedure went by quickly and was pain-free. If your feet need attention he’s the guy!
Jason Hubble
3 weeks ago
Very professional and made things easy to understand.
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4 weeks ago
Very pleasant and easy to talk to.
Jill Endsley
4 weeks ago
Absolutely wonderful Dr. great with my son
Jenny Rose Price
4 weeks ago
I had several other surgeries and dr bambach did them. He's kind and caring and he's very intuitive. I believe and I know he takes care of the person who he operates on.

Dr. John Neimela

He is awsome. He gets me in asap and he knows his stuff. I appreciate him a lot.
Barb Miles
1 month ago
I give him a 5 star he is a wonderful person and a very good Dr
Anne Kindall
1 month ago
I like Jen she never seems like she in a rush an ask questions.
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1 month ago
She listened. Made a plan. Gave me confidence in her ability to help.
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1 month ago
Very thorough, explained what needed to be done.
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1 month ago
Dr Joan listens and looks into any medical problems that arise quickly.
Very caring Dr.❣️
Bob Bourdeau
1 month ago
Dr Rayner Great guy wouldn't go anywhere else
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2 months ago
Randal Hatinger
2 months ago
Dr Vix is the best! Great caring, compassionate personality. He doesn’t treat my husband with demensia any different than he does me. A great asset to our emergency room at Schoolcraft!
Ashlyn
2 months ago
He was super nice, very gentle and was very helpful. Definitely made me understand more of what was going on for sure.
Charles Hagen
2 months ago
Went in for my annual. I like joan, she actually listens to the patient. She gets her information and then acts on it accordingly. Great bedside manner. Also accommodating to my issues with hearing. In one visit we established a level of trust. Not easy to do with me. So she's a good source for medical care.
Lois Robbert
2 months ago
Such a friendly hospital‼️😊
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Michelle Clark
2 months ago
Jen was fantastic. She explained everything, answered every question we had and explained it in terms in which we could understand. She was down to earth and it was an amazing experience for it being what it was. They got us in fast and she didn't hurry us through and treat us like a number.
Gail Staley
2 months ago
Dr. Vix was so thorough and took such good care of me. I ended up in the ED with severe abdominal pain and he ordered imaging, determined the diagnosis and started treatment right away. I was well taken care of & everything was conveyed to my husband and I with understanding and guidance. I’m feeling so much better already.
Lena Sutton
2 months ago
Everyone very helpful, polite, friendly, the Dr very attentive and listened to my concerns. So nice not to have to travel far away for everyday procedures.
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Andrew Becker
2 months ago
I went in for emergency hernia surgery, the nurses, ER doctor, surgical nurses were extremely professional with amazing personalities, the general surgeon was highly professional and canceled all of his afternoon meetings in order to get me into surgery and not have me waiting in pain, also explained everything in a way I understood and all the risks with zero doubt! Highly highly highly recommend this hospital! Thank you for making my experience awesome!
Jeffrey Bomber
2 months ago
Kelly King
2 months ago
Dr Niemela and staff are great. They got me right in and took care of issue I was having. Thank You.
Marlene Porter
2 months ago
Very patient
Gwen Foor
2 months ago
Dr Rayner was thorough, kind, humorous and explained EVERYTHING he did before he did it. He is very skilled. I would recommend him highly!
Mary Taylor
2 months ago