If you are suffering from hearing loss, the specialist that will most likely be recommended and best suited for treatment will be an otolaryngologist, also commonly referred to as an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist. An otolaryngologist will be able to help diagnose the cause for the hearing loss and will be able to provide treatment options, as well as provide symptom management until the treatments are able to take effect. They will also be able to refer you to an audiologist, which is a type of specialist that focuses on just hearing, typically being the specialist that provides patients with hearing aids. Otolaryngologists will also perform surgical procedures of the head and neck, specifically working on the areas of the mouth, nose, ears, throat, neck and face.