As an ear, nostril, and throat (ENT) physician, Delaney Carpenter, MD, treats all kinds of situations, resembling sinus issues, deviated septum, listening to loss, obstructive sleep apnea, ear infections, swallowing issues, and voice issues.
She enjoys taking good care of sufferers of all ages, starting from infants and younger youngsters to older adults.
Meet a Charlottesville-Based ENT
We requested Carpenter our 7 fast questions.
1. What has most impressed and formed your method to affected person care?
My method to affected person care has largely been shaped by working with actually wonderful mentors inside UVA Health, each within the Department of Otolaryngology and different departments via my medical faculty coaching.
2. What’s your favourite a part of your job?
Seeing sufferers come again and say, “I really feel higher.” And feeling like I’ve been capable of make a distinction of their every day life and the best way that they really feel.
3. What’s your greatest worry if you’re a affected person?
Being recognized with one thing that is both troublesome to deal with, life-threatening, or life-changing. And there are days the place I’ve to diagnose sufferers with issues like most cancers or one thing that’s going to considerably impression their every day life, important listening to loss or in any other case. And I hope that in these conditions I’m capable of make sufferers really feel extra comfy and a minimum of attempt to relieve any nervousness that they might have about these issues regardless of getting unhealthy information.
4. What do you do for stress aid?
I spend a number of time with my household. I’ve a toddler, one other child on the best way, and a fantastic husband. So all of us spend time collectively; we’ll do issues outdoors or simply loosen up at dwelling.
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When respiration, swallowing, consuming, or listening to develop into troublesome or painful, UVA Health will help.
5. Dogs or cats?
Definitely canines. I’m very allergic to cats.
6. What’s the final film you noticed? Thumbs up or down?
Spirited. It was fairly enjoyable. I would not say it is the most effective film on the planet, however it was a fantastic film to look at to get within the Christmas spirit.
7. What’s the most effective recommendation you have ever heard?
I do not actually have something that absolutely stands out, I suppose. Just depends upon the context.