Dr. Cassie Carney, DO

Cassie Carney, DO, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Akron General ENT. Her Fairlawn practice serves patients with conditions that affect the ears, nose, throat, voice, balance, sleep, and nearby structures of the head and neck. An ENT problem can affect more than one part of daily life. Nasal blockage may disturb sleep. Hearing loss can make conversations harder. A voice problem may affect work, and trouble with balance can limit normal movement. Dr. Carney assesses these symptoms and determines whether a patient needs tests, office treatment, medical care, or surgery.

Her listed clinical areas include sinus infections, nasal obstruction, environmental allergies, sleep apnea, hearing loss, ear infections, vestibular disorders, hoarseness, and swallowing concerns. She also treats thyroid conditions, salivary gland disorders, neck masses, and head and neck skin cancers.

Medical Education and ENT Residency

Dr. Carney earned her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University in 2004. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. She then completed a five-year residency in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery through Ohio University and Western Reserve Hospital. Her residency ended in 2014 and prepared her to manage both medical and surgical conditions of the ear, nose, throat, face, and neck.

The American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology certified her in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2016. Cleveland Clinic appointed her in 2018.

Office Tests and Surgical Services

Dr. Carney’s services include flexible nasal endoscopy and fiberoptic laryngoscopy. These office procedures allow an ENT doctor to examine areas inside the nose and throat that cannot be viewed through a standard examination. Her profile also lists hearing tests, audiologic evaluations, ear tubes, nasal surgery, neck surgery, and head and neck cancer surgery. The correct service depends on the patient’s symptoms, examination results, health history, and test findings.

Patients may receive care for sinus pressure, repeated infections, blocked nasal passages, sore throat, voice changes, hearing concerns, or balance problems. A referral may also involve a thyroid nodule, salivary gland concern, skin cancer near the head or neck, or a mass that needs further review.

Care for Adults and Younger Patients

Cleveland Clinic’s biography states that Dr. Carney treats adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders. Her listed services include both adult otolaryngology and pediatric ENT care. However, the newer provider directory currently marks adults as the age group seen. Parents should call the office to confirm pediatric appointment eligibility before a visit. This detail may depend on the patient’s age, condition, and appointment location. The office can confirm whether Dr. Carney or another pediatric ENT specialist is the right provider.

Cleveland Clinic Practice Locations

Doctor Carney’s primary office is Akron General ENT on Crawfis Boulevard. Her Cleveland Clinic biography also states that she performs procedures at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron General Health and Wellness Center in Bath, and the Cleveland Clinic Family Health and Surgery Center in Strongsville. Akron General ENT offers weekday appointments from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are clinic facility hours and do not confirm Dr. Carney’s personal schedule. Patients should call before arrival to verify appointment time, location, insurance coverage, and any referral requirements.