Dr. François Cloutier is an otolaryngologist – head and neck surgeon known for his commitment to clinical excellence and to the well-being of his patients. Drawing on broad and varied clinical experience, he excels in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the ear, nose, throat and sinuses. His practice ranges from the management of hearing disorders, in adults as in children, and nasal allergies through to sinus surgery. He is also recognized for his expertise in treating disorders of the larynx and other head and neck conditions.

Dr. François Cloutier completed his medical degree at the Université de Sherbrooke and his residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at Université Laval.

He then completed further training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute (SNI) in Seattle, under the direction of Dr. Douglas Backous. Dr. Cloutier is also the author of several chapters in reference textbooks on otology. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS). He is a clinical teaching professor at the Université de Montréal and takes part in the training of medical students.

He is passionate about his work as an ENT surgeon and takes pride in offering patients treatment tailored to their needs.

Specialties

Otolaryngology – head and neck surgery

• Snoring and sleep apnea
• Pediatric ENT
• Endoscopic sinus surgery

Otology and neurotology

• Skull base surgery
• Disorders of the external, middle and inner ear
• Facial nerve disorders
• Dizziness
• Hearing loss
• Pediatric otology
• Tinnitus
• Ménière’s disease
• Otosclerosis
• Superior semicircular canal dehiscence
• Cholesteatoma
• Chronic otitis media
• Tympanic membrane perforation

Sleep surgery

• Snoring
• Sleep apnea