Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)

Wellstar ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors—also known as otolaryngologists—help kids and adults with conditions affecting the head and neck.

Expert Ear, Nose & Throat Care

Expert ENT Care
Wellstar ear, nose and throat doctors (ENT) take care of people with hearing loss and infections and can also help you manage complex conditions. Our team has specialized training in almost all ENT specialties. If you or your children have any ear, nose or throat issues, visit one of our doctors to get the help you need.

Care that’s right for you
Wellstar ENTs provide excellent care during more than 45,000 visits each year. They make sure the care you receive is right for you. Some care plans may include medicine or surgery. Our ENTs typically work as part of a team including primary care providers, pediatricians or other specialists. We’d love to help you feel better.

Advanced surgical care
For some adults and children, surgery may be the best option. Our highly skilled surgeons have experience from thousands of procedures each year. We offer the latest techniques and technologies.

Patients have access to a full range of ear, nose and throat procedures at Wellstar. They include but are not limited to surgery for the thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, sinuses, middle ear, larynx, airway, skull base and complex pediatric conditions. Our program also offers hypoglossal nerve stimulator implants, facial plastic surgery and complex excision and reconstruction for head and neck cancer.

Audiology
Audiologists are part of the team that cares for people with hearing and balance problems at Wellstar. Our tests help improve hearing and enhance the quality of life for newborns, children and adults. Testing and treatment plans are age-appropriate to make sure everyone gets the right care. We offer affordable prices for hearing aid services.

Learn more about comprehensive ear testing at Wellstar.

Complex Pediatric ENT
Some pediatric conditions related to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) can be more challenging to address. That’s why Wellstar has ENT doctors just for kids. Families can team up with these doctors to get the care their kids need.

We offer a thorough examination in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. We help children with infections, neck masses and other problems related to breathing, feeding, swallowing, hearing, sleeping, voice and speech.

Learn more about ENT care for complex pediatric conditions at Wellstar.

Facial Plastic Surgery
How you look and feel affects how you approach life. When you’re ready to achieve your ideal look, you deserve to have access to the best cosmetic doctors. Our dual board-certified facial surgeons have advanced training from top medical centers, and they stay current on the latest techniques and advances in the field.

Learn more about how Wellstar facial plastic surgeons help you look your best.

Head & Neck Cancer Care
A high level of coordination is vital for patients with head and neck cancer to have the best outcomes. That's why our experienced head and neck cancer experts collaborate with other experts in multidisciplinary tumor boards, working together to diagnose, stage and treat your cancer. Accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC), Wellstar provides comprehensive care for people with head and neck cancer.

Learn more about the high level of care provided for head and neck cancer at Wellstar.

Advanced Sinus Surgery
If you have ongoing nose or sinus problems, Wellstar is here to help. Rhinologists—ear, nose and throat doctors with additional training in sinus care—diagnose and treat these issues so you can enjoy life more. We offer personalized care and the latest treatments.

Learn more about how rhinologists at Wellstar help people with advanced sinus surgery.

Skull Base Multidisciplinary Program
The evaluation and treatment of skull base disorders demand the expertise of a highly specialized team. These tumors and disorders affect the area between the sinuses, ear and brain. Skull base conditions are highly complex to treat, requiring multidisciplinary planning and the highest level of technical skill to preserve the important nerves and blood vessels in this area.

Learn about the highly specialized team that treats skull base tumors and disorders at Wellstar.

Sleep Surgery
Your Wellstar ear, nose and throat (ENT) sleep surgeon specializes in airway surgery. They will design a personalized treatment plan to help children and adults with obstructive sleep apnea. Wellstar is one of the few groups offering surgeries for hypoglossal nerve stimulators like the Inspire implant.

Learn more about how sleep surgeons at Wellstar help people overcome obstructive sleep apnea.

Meet Our Team

Michael Kaufman, MD

Otolaryngologist

Matthew Estes, NP

Nurse Practitioner

David Weeks, MD

Otolaryngologist

Fiyin Sokoya, MD

Otolaryngologist

Yumei Manzano, PA

Physician Assistant

Patricia Proveaux, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Dawn Stone, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Rebecca Adams, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Vivek Gupta, MD

Otolaryngologist

Vishal Narwani Tarachandani, MD

Otolaryngologist

Eric Appelbaum, MD

Otolaryngologist

Shawn Mathews, MD

Otolaryngologist

Eric Plotnick, MD

Otolaryngologist

David Parks, MD

Otolaryngologist

Nicholas Mildenhall, MD

Otolaryngologist

Christina Larkin, PA

Physician Assistant

Nelson May, MD

Otolaryngologist

Sally Revell, MD

Otolaryngologist

John Nino, MD

Otolaryngologist

Chelsea Ramirez, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Shalini Kansal, MD

Otolaryngologist

Oswaldo Henriquez, MD

Otolaryngologist

Debbie Christensen, MD

Otolaryngologist

Thao Nguyen, PA

Physician Assistant

Timothy Ryan, MD

Otolaryngologist

Tayler Mauldin, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Kia Jones, MD

Otolaryngologist

Geoffrey Aaron, MD

Otolaryngologist

Michael Vick, MD

Otolaryngologist

Sarah Hodge, MD

Otolaryngologist

Gayann Messam, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Eric Berg, MD

Physician

Deidra White, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Conditions We Treat

Ear conditions

Dizziness
Ear infections
Hearing and balance disorders
Perforation of the eardrum
Cholesteatoma

Nose conditions

Allergies
Congestion
Cosmetic problems
Nasal growths and conditions
Sinus conditions
Sleep disorders

Throat conditions

Breathing issues
Cancers of the head and neck
Infections
Swallowing issues
Snoring
Thyroid and parathyroid conditions
Tonsillitis
Tumors
Voice issues

Services We Offer

Biopsies
Balance testing
Cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids
Corrective breathing surgery
Ear tube insertion
Facial plastic surgery
Hearing testing
Hearing aid fitting
Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implants (Inspire implant)
Reconstructive ear surgery
Reconstructive head and neck cancer surgery
Skull base surgery
Septoplasty
Sinus surgery
Sleep disorder surgery
Tonsil and adenoid removal
Video laryngoscopy and nasal endoscopy

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