Mariah E. Small-O\'Sullivan, MD

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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Mariah E. Small-O’Sullivan, who serves patients in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

A skilled otolaryngologist, Dr. O’Sullivan works at CHI St. Vincent ENT Clinic - Hot Springs in Arkansas. She specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck.

CHI St. Vincent ENT Clinic - Hot Springs is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to Hot Springs and nearby communities. Some of the most common issues Dr. O’Sullivan and her colleagues treat include ear infections, hearing loss, nasal obstructions, allergies, voice and speech disorders, neck masses, sinusitis, tinnitus, sore throat, and skin lesions of the face. 

After completing her undergraduate degree at Arkansas Tech University, Dr. O’Sullivan went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. She then performed her residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short.

On a more personal note, Dr. O’Sullivan speaks both English and Spanish.

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