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Expert Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Care at Advanced Specialty Associates
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Common

Pediatric ENT Conditions

Is your child struggling with ear infections, breathing issues, or throat discomfort? Advanced Specialty Associates provides specialized pediatric care to ensure your child receives the right treatment in a comfortable environment. Some of the common conditions we treat include:

Ear Infections

Ear infections occur when fluid builds up in the middle ear, often causing pain and temporary hearing loss. Common in young children, these infections may result from colds, allergies, or problems with the eustachian tubes.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis occurs when the sinus cavities become inflamed and fill with fluid. Swollen tissue, nasal polyps, and infections are the most common causes of chronic and recurrent sinusitis.

Tonsilitis

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, usually from an infection. Enlarged tonsils may affect breathing and swallowing.

Enlarged Adenoids

Adenoid enlargement occurs when these tissues at the back of the nose become swollen or overgrown. Enlarged adenoids can obstruct breathing and affect sleep quality, particularly in children.

Advanced

Treatment Options

Your child's ear, nose, and throat health is crucial for their development and well-being. At Advanced Specialty Associates in Mendota Heights and Baxter, Minnesota, our pediatric ENT specialists provide expert care tailored to young patients.

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Tonsillectomy

A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, typically recommended for children when tonsillitis causes breathing difficulties, sleep apnea, or recurrent strep throat.

Adenoidectomy

An adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adenoid tissue when it becomes chronically infected or enlarged, causing breathing difficulties, ear infections, or sleep issues. This routine procedure is often performed alongside a tonsillectomy in children.

Ear Tubes

Ear tube surgery, or tympanostomy, involves placing tiny tubes in the eardrums to drain fluid and prevent infection. This quick procedure helps treat chronic ear infections and hearing problems, which are particularly common in young children.

Why Choose

Advanced Specialty Associates?

With a team of friendly, experienced professionals, each specialist at Advanced Specialty Associates strives to exceed patient expectations through comprehensive, compassionate care in a modern, technologically advanced facility.

Creating meaningful, ongoing contributions to the health and well-being of patients with honesty and respect is at the core of the team’s values. Advanced Specialty Associates proudly takes a patient-centered approach to care that prioritizes each patient’s concerns and goals. This dedication allows the team to deliver optimal outcomes and effective results.

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Testimonials

What Our Patients are Saying

“Dr.Kraft did an amazing job with my 13-year-old getting her tonsils out. She recovered amazingly. When I was told I needed to go to an ENT for my hearing, I knew who I wanted.”

- Sam W.

“Dr. Kraft was kind and knowledgeable. He was so awesome with my 3-year-old.”

- Jen L.

“I’m so impressed with Advanced Specialty. My experience, start to finish,  has been a delight from the staff at the front desk, the nurses, and Dr. Waters's surgical skills.  They are professional, kind, courteous, and talented.”

- Cheryle M.

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Baxter
13359 Isle Drive, Suite 1
Baxter, MN 56425

The Village Mendota Heights
720 Main Street, Suite 209
Mendota Heights, MN 55118