Cape ENT Group - Saint Francis Healthcare System

Outstanding ENT Care in Cape Girardeau

Cape ENT Group is an established ear, nose, and throat practice that serves adult and pediatric patients in the southeast Missouri and southern Illinois regions, as well as patients in western Kentucky. Contact us at 573-335-4448.

Cape ENT Group specializes in all medical and surgical aspects of the ears, nose and throat, including:

Tonsillectomy
Hearing difficulties
Ear surgery
Sinus surgery
Voice and swallowing problems
Sleep apnea
Allergy testing
Allergy immunotherapy
Endocrine diseases
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Thyroid cancer
Other head and neck cancers

Hours

Monday:	8 am	-	4:30 pm
Tuesday:	8 am	-	4:30 pm
Wednesday:	8 am	-	4:30 pm
Thursday:	8 am	-	4:30 pm
Friday:	8 am	-	4:30 pm

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Audiology

Audiologists Haley M. Nichols, AuD, CCC-A and Yawen Jiang, AuD, CCC-A — Audiologists Haley M. Moorman, AuD, CCC-A and Yawen Jiang, AuD, CCC-A

Saint Francis audiologists are licensed medical professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss in children and adults. They also assess and treat other ear-related problems such as ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or positional vertigo (BPPV). Audiologists have comprehensive knowledge of the auditory and vestibular systems (inner ear) and specialized training in how to accurately prescribe, fit and adjust hearing aids.

At Saint Francis, our audiologists and ear, nose and throat (ENT) physicians work together to make sure you are receiving the best care possible. Our audiologists use a wide range of diagnostic procedures to evaluate your hearing loss and determine if a referral to an ENT physician is needed.

Treatment options for hearing loss vary depending on the type and severity of loss. If amplification is recommended, our audiologists will work with you to determine the hearing aid or other hearing assistive device that will best fit your needs.

Allergy Testing

Cape ENT Group is dedicated to helping patients identify their allergens and improve their quality of life related to allergy in various ways. Cape ENT Group has over 15 years experience diagnosing and treating skin allergies.

What is Allergy?

Allergy is a condition, often inherited, in which the immune system of the affected person reacts to something that is either eaten, touched or inhaled.

Fifty million people in the U.S. experience various types of allergies each year
Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.
Nearly one in three U.S. adults and more than one in four U.S. children reported having seasonal allergies

Cape ENT Group allergists Cassie Svehla and Darlene Daniel

Allergy Symptoms

Some common allergy symptoms:

Allergy Triggers

The most common triggers for allergies:

Animal Dander
Dust
Mold
Pollen
Trees

Allergy Testing

Patients 5 years of age and older are eligible for allergy skin testing. These tests screen for 37 individual allergens in the form of prick testing and intradermal testing to determine precisely what allergens are affecting the patient’s immune system.

Allergy Treatment

Treatment is individualized based on the patient’s response during testing and discussed with our ENT provider. Treatments may include medications or allergy immunotherapy in the form of injections or sublingual therapy.

Call the Allergy Clinic Line at 573-331-5686 to schedule a screening with the Allergy Coordinator. A referral is not required. Cape ENT Group does not administer food, medication or venom allergy testing.

Bobby Coffey

Dr. Sachs cauterized a vessel in my left nostril several years ago and it completely resolved the heavy bleeds I was having and I haven’t had one since. Appointment was quick and painless and would definitely recommend

Judy Coggins

Very thorough and easy to understand.

Amy French-White

Yawen goes above and beyond. She tries to get patients in quickly and truly cares for what's best for the patient, which is greatly appreciated.

Elizabeth Davis

Dr. Sachs was great with the removal of our 4 year old daughter’s tonsils & adenoids. He didn't rush and answered all of our questions.

Gail Miller

Had a great appointment with Dr Coonce. It was a great experience. His bedside manner is a pleasure.

Catherine Buchanan

I appreciate a practitioner who takes the time to educate patients/parents of the patient. Dr. Sachs did just that. He took his time explaining everything we came in for and then some.

Jerry Hosmer

Very friendly and excellent care.

Karolyn Graff

Dr Sachs very thorough addressing diagnosis and treatment options. He mad sure to answer all my questions.

Jenna Hernandez

She is amazing!!! We’ve seen different doctors & Nurse Practitioners just from moving around, and she is by far our favorite and the most thorough. Any concern we had, she looked into in great detail and always communicates, even AFTER the visit! Very sweet person and takes every measure she can. She seems to really truly care about her patients :) HIGHLY Recommend!!

Don Jones

Dr. Sachs took care of my problem efficently and promptly. I was well pleased with all aspects of the care provided by Dr. Sachs. However, after six days I continued to have a lot of pain where the growth was removed inside my mouth. I called and talked to a nurse about the possibility of there being some kind of prescription mouth wash that would relieve the pain. She said she would check and get back to me. At present I am going into the 8th day, still in pain with no relief.