Otolaryngologist in Pottsville, PA

Pottsville ENT, LLC brings decades of specialist-level care to the heart of Schuylkill County. Our practice sits at 26 South Centre Street, easy to reach from Port Carbon, Palo Alto, Norwegian Township, and Mount Carbon. Free overflow parking is available at 1 Norwegian Plaza at the corner of Union Street and Route 61. Our office is open Monday through Friday, with Monday evening hours until 8 PM, giving working adults and families a realistic after-hours option.

The area’s wooded hillsides, river valley terrain, and older building stock contribute to inhalant allergy triggers like mold, dust, tree pollen, and grass pollen, shaping many of the conditions we treat. Winter adds sinusitis, cough, nasal congestion, and ear infections to that list, and we care for them alongside inhalant allergies.

An ENT doctor, also called an otolaryngologist, is the right specialist when symptoms go beyond what a primary care visit can resolve. Pottsville ENT, LLC is a good fit if you or a family member experiences any of the following:

• Sinusitis or congestion that keeps coming back through the winter despite treatment.
• Recurring ear infections or unexplained hearing changes.
• Chronic nasal congestion or snoring linked to sleep apnea.
• Suspected inhalant allergies such as sensitivity to pollen, mold, pet dander, or dust.
• A lingering cough, swallowing difficulties, voice changes, or persistent sore throat.
• A need for hearing evaluation, hearing aid fitting, or VNG balance testing.
  

Our practice sees both adult and pediatric patients, so families throughout the Pottsville area can consolidate ENT care in one location.

Pottsville ENT, LLC offers a comprehensive range of ear, nose, throat, hearing, and sinus services. Our practice handles conditions from winter sinusitis, cough, nasal congestion, and ear infections to cases requiring head and neck surgery or facial reconstructive surgery. Our team performs in-office inhalant allergy testing to identify environmental allergens such as tree pollen, grasses, mold, or pet dander. We focus on inhalant allergens and do not test for peanut, dairy, or egg allergies in our office.

Hearing, Balance, and Diagnostic Testing

Audiologist Kay Hranichny, M.S., CCC-A, conducts hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and follow-up care. Our practice also uses VNG testing to evaluate inner ear and balance disorders and offers in-office head and neck X-rays. Learn more about our full range of specialties and allergy services we provide.

Practitioner Credentials You Can Trust

Dr. Masood Akbar completed his residency in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Temple University Hospital and has maintained a private practice in Pottsville since 1979. He is board certified in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery and holds fellowships with the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Physician Assistant Daria Verdonik, PA-C, is board certified through the NCCPA and is a member of the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Visit our practitioners page for full credentials.