As an ear, nostril, and throat (ENT) physician, Delaney Carpenter, MD, treats all kinds of circumstances, comparable to sinus issues, deviated septum, listening to loss, obstructive sleep apnea, ear infections, swallowing issues, and voice issues.
She enjoys caring for sufferers of all ages, starting from infants and younger kids to older adults.
Meet a Charlottesville-Based mostly 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 fashioned by working with actually wonderful mentors inside UVA Well being, each within the Division of Otolaryngology and different departments by means of my medical college 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 have been capable of make a distinction of their each day life and the best way that they really feel.
3. What’s your largest worry while you’re a affected person?
Being identified 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 affect their each day life, important listening to loss or in any other case. And I hope that in these conditions I can make sufferers really feel extra comfy and not less than attempt to relieve any nervousness that they might have about these issues regardless of getting unhealthy information.
4. What do you do for stress reduction?
I spend plenty of time with my household. I’ve a toddler, one other child on the best way, and an amazing husband. So all of us spend time collectively; we’ll do issues outdoors or simply chill out at residence.
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5. Canine or cats?
Positively canines. I am very allergic to cats.
6. What is the final film you noticed? Thumbs up or down?
Spirited. It was fairly enjoyable. I would not say it is the very best film on this planet, nevertheless it was an amazing film to observe to get within the Christmas spirit.
7. What’s the very best recommendation you have ever heard?
I do not actually have something that completely stands out, I assume. Simply depends upon the context.