VivAer®Treatment
What is nasal obstruction? Many people with nasal obstruction experience difficulty breathing through their nose, habitual snoring, interrupted sleep and fatigue. Nasal obstruction is often caused by anatomical blockage in the nose, hindering airflow. As a result, you may feel congested or “stuffy”. Home remedies and medications may offer temporary relief. It’s only when your…
Medical Records Request
Steps For Requesting Your Medical Records 1. Submit an authorization form online, or download a .pdf version: Auth Form (English) or Auth Form (Español) The .pdf version of the authorization form can be submitted by the following methods: Upload: Click here to upload a pdf version of the request Email: A .pdf of the…
Kelly H. Strimaitis, FNP-BC
Kelly Strimaitis was born in Nashville, TN, and grew up in Mt. Juliet, TN, where she currently resides. She started her nursing career by receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017 from Union University. She joined the practice in 2017, training in both allergy and ENT as Dr. Bryant’s nurse. While working at Allergy…
Amit Sharad Patel, MD
Dr. Amit Sharad Patel was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School where he played varsity Basketball. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in Engineering Science. He then received his medical degree from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine. He completed his surgical…
Emily McCann, AuD, CCC-A
Dr. Emily McCann is a native of Maryland but fell in love with Nashville and moved here in June 2018. She graduated from James Madison University in 2012 with her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Special Education (non-teaching) minor. She earned her Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) in 2016 from Towson University. Her…
Katelyn Dillard, AuD, CCC-A
Dr. Katelyn Dillard is a native of North Mississippi. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2015 with her Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders. She earned her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2019. Dr. Dillard enjoys working in the ENT setting with both adults and children….
Hearing Treatment Options
Wondering what type of amplification is best for your hearing loss?We have the right solution for you, whether you have mild or severe hearing loss. Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) Provide limited audible improvement in quiet Increase speech understanding in quiet and non-challenging listening situations Limited improvement in noise There are hundreds of PSAPs currently…
Staying Healthy During Flu Season
The CDC states that the single best way to protect against the flu is immunization each year with the seasonal influenza vaccine. There are multiple options for immunization of patients. The most traditional is a standard dose trivalent vaccine that protects against 2 influenza A viruses and 1 influenza B virus. For more information regarding…
Surviving the Spring
The Spring season is here and if you are one that suffers from allergies it can cause an increase in your allergy symptoms. As you plan to spend more time outdoors remember some of the following things to reduce your pollen exposure: Keep windows closed in the home to prevent pollens or molds from drifting…
Educate Your Voice
April 16th is World Voice Day and the theme this year is to “educate” your voice. Take a minute today and visit the AAO-HNS World Voice Day website to learn more about your voice. The site will have information about how voice is produced, ways to maintain and protect your voice, and common problems that can affect your…
