Same-Day ENT Appointments
Same-Day ENT Appointments in New York City
New or worsening ear, nose, throat, sinus, voice, or neck symptoms can be uncomfortable and concerning. Same-day ear, nose, and throat appointments may be available at Norelle Health for patients who would like a prompt office evaluation.
Secure scheduling is provided through Doczema. Availability changes throughout the day, and an appointment is required.
This same-day scheduling page is for office appointments. It is not intended for medical emergencies. If you have sudden or severe difficulty breathing, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
ENT care when you would like to be seen today
A same-day ENT appointment is intended for new or worsening symptoms that may benefit from evaluation by an ear, nose, and throat clinician without waiting for a routine future appointment.
Depending on your symptoms and the appointment availability, your visit may involve an examination of the ears, nose, mouth, throat, voice box, or neck. Additional in-office evaluation may be recommended when appropriate.
The purpose of the visit is to determine what may be causing your symptoms, whether testing is needed, and what treatment or follow-up makes sense. Same-day availability is not guaranteed; the online schedule displays the currently available appointment times.
What can be evaluated today?
Same-day appointments may be appropriate for a range of ear, nose, throat, voice, and neck symptoms. The lists below are examples and are not exhaustive.
Ear concerns
- Ear pain
- Ear pressure or a clogged-ear sensation
- Ear drainage
- Sudden change in hearing
- Muffled hearing
- Ringing in the ear
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Earwax blockage
- Symptoms following a recent cold or flight
Nose and sinus concerns
- New or worsening nasal congestion
- Facial pressure or sinus pain
- Thick nasal drainage
- Recurrent sinus symptoms
- Reduced sense of smell
- Nasal blockage
- A nosebleed that has stopped
- Nasal swelling or tenderness
- Allergy-related nasal symptoms
Throat and voice concerns
- Sore throat
- Painful swallowing
- Tonsil swelling
- Recurrent tonsil symptoms
- Hoarseness
- Voice loss or voice change
- Throat tightness without breathing difficulty
- A sensation of something in the throat
- Mouth or throat lesions
Neck concerns
- A newly noticed neck lump
- Tender or enlarged lymph nodes
- Salivary gland swelling
- Swelling under the jaw
- Thyroid-area swelling
- New neck discomfort associated with throat symptoms
Sudden hearing loss requires immediate attention
A rapid, unexplained loss of hearing, particularly in one ear, should not be assumed to be earwax, allergies, or congestion. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders advises treating sudden deafness as a medical emergency and seeking immediate evaluation.
Call Now for Sudden Hearing ChangesWhen an office appointment is not appropriate
Some symptoms should not wait for an office appointment. Call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency department for:
- Sudden or severe difficulty breathing
- Breathing difficulty that prevents normal speaking
- Rapidly increasing swelling of the mouth, throat, face, or neck
- Inability to swallow saliva
- Severe choking or a suspected airway obstruction
- Major facial or neck trauma
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
- Stroke-like symptoms
- A severe allergic reaction
For nosebleeds, emergency evaluation is recommended when bleeding does not stop after 20 minutes, follows a head injury, or is associated with a possible nasal fracture.
How to schedule a same-day ENT appointment
View the live schedule
Open the Doczema schedule to see appointment times that are currently available.
Select your reason for visit
Choose the concern that best matches your symptoms, such as ear pain, a sinus or nasal symptom, a sore throat, hoarseness, dizziness, a nosebleed, or neck swelling.
Confirm your appointment
Review the provider, office, appointment time, and new-patient instructions, then confirm. Have your insurance information available.
Prepare for the visit
Bring a photo ID, your insurance information, a medication list, and any relevant prior imaging or test results, along with details about when your symptoms started.
What may happen during a same-day visit
The clinician will review your symptoms and medical history and perform an examination tailored to your concern. Depending on the reason for the visit, evaluation may include:
- Examination of the ear canal and eardrum
- Hearing screening or referral for formal hearing testing
- Nasal examination
- Nasal endoscopy when appropriate
- Examination of the mouth and throat
- Flexible evaluation of the throat or voice box when appropriate
- Neck and salivary gland examination
- Review of outside imaging or test results
Not every examination or test is appropriate for every patient, and additional evaluation may need to be scheduled separately. By the end of the visit, you should understand the likely causes being considered, whether testing is recommended, whether treatment is appropriate, and whether follow-up or another specialist is needed.
Providers and locations
Available providers and offices appear in the live Doczema schedule. The clinicians and locations offering same-day times can vary by day and by symptom, so the schedule reflects what is currently open.
You can also learn more about our surgeons and our New York City offices before you book.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book an ENT appointment for today?
Same-day appointments may be available depending on the providers’ schedules. Use the live Doczema schedule to view currently available appointment times.
Is this a walk-in service?
No. An appointment is required. Please book online or call the office before arriving.
What symptoms can be evaluated?
Common reasons include ear pain, pressure, hearing changes, sinus symptoms, nasal congestion, sore throat, tonsil symptoms, hoarseness, dizziness, nosebleeds that have stopped, salivary swelling, and neck lumps.
Can I choose my provider?
Available providers appear in the live schedule. The appointment options may vary by symptom, provider, and location.
Can testing be performed during the visit?
Some examinations and tests may be available during the visit, while others may require a separate appointment or an outside facility. The appropriate evaluation depends on your symptoms.
What happens if there are no appointments today?
Call the patient coordination team at (212) 444-8006. The team can explain the next available option.
Should I use this page if I am having difficulty breathing?
No. Sudden or severe breathing difficulty requires emergency evaluation rather than an office booking. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Is insurance accepted?
Coverage varies by plan. Please contact your insurer and our office to confirm participation and any referral requirements.
Need to be seen today?
View today's available ENT appointments, or call our patient coordination team for assistance.
This page is for office appointments and is not intended for medical emergencies. For sudden or severe breathing difficulty, inability to swallow saliva, or a severe allergic reaction, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.