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Dr. Gopesh Kumar Sharma, M.D

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Dr. Gopesh Sharma is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Sharma specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
53 years Experience
Dr. Gopesh Sharma, M.D
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Assam Med Coll- Dibrugarh Univ- Dibrugarh- Assam- India
  • Accepting new patients

Lump

Ultrasound just confirms if this cyst or solid lump and if there are any other similar lumps around Best is first see an ENT for more specific diagnosis

Eyes not my shiny self , cough and snot

If it has lasted this long then you should see ENT and may need CT scan sinuses

Pains on my neck region

Likely issue with your salivary gland or some structure Need to see ENT

How long is a nasal endoscopy?

If it is just a endoscopy which can be done in office setting under topical anesthesia, it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes

What could be causing hearing loss in one ear?

Could be just blockage by wax or something else. Only as examination of the ear will confirm this

Found something in my mouth

From the picture it looks like Tonsil stone, which is something which builds up in tonsils and give bad odor to mouth . Need good oral hygiene If need be , please see ENT specialist READ MORE
From the picture it looks like Tonsil stone, which is something which builds up in tonsils and give bad odor to mouth . Need good oral hygiene If need be , please see ENT specialist

Ear infection virus?

You definitely need to see ENT specialist

My ear is plugged up?

No one needs to do daily flushing of ears, like what you are doing. Please see ENT specialist who can examine you and tell you what needs to be done

Thyroid + menstrual cycle connection?

Your test results are within normal range although T4 is on lower end. Please consult your OB/GYN to look into your menstrual cycle issue

I'm coughing extremely hard?

You need a thorough ENT examination, need to see specialist

How to heal my earache?

with hole in your ear drum, you should not have put these drops in ear. Please see ENT specialist who can examine your ear

Hearing issues?

You need to see ENT specialist with all the test results who can best advise you what to do next

Nasal congestion?

Did you have allergy test or not

I have ear ringing?

Yes you need to see ENT specialist who can get full history and do hearing test on you

I used cold water from my fridge in my neti pot. Will I get PSE or get nasal damage?

Please use Luke warm water for nasal irrigation. Slowly you would recover any damage in the nose

Neck artery?

Please consult either ENT or Vascular specialist who can examine you and if needed order for required tests

Aesthetic rhinoplasty ENS?

If it is done correctly without affecting the respiratory air flow then ENS shouldn’t happen

Ear pressure?

If all this is recent then please consult ENT specialist and can determine it’s cause

Ear pain?

Please consult ENT specialist who can check your ear

Is a dorsal hump considered a defect?

No dorsal hump is a cosmetic issue