Ear Nose & Throat (Otalaryngology)

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

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

Learn More About Dr. Mark Cardamone-Rayner

Mark Cardamone-Rayner

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.