What TEXAS ENT does

Texas ENT Specialists is a private ear, nose, and throat (otolaryngology) specialty medical practice headquartered in Webster, Texas, founded in 1997 and operating across 18+ clinical locations throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The practice employs 40+ board-certified otolaryngologists (with stated headcount of 50+ physicians) and serves individual patients across seven core specialty verticals: allergy, sinus, sleep, hearing, ear, head & neck, and voice/swallowing, plus a facial plastic surgery sub-brand (Texas Facial Plastic Surgery). Service delivery spans diagnostic testing (allergy testing, sleep studies, in-office CT imaging, balance testing, endoscopic laryngoscopy), medical management (allergy shots, Asensa sublingual allergy drops, CPAP therapy), minimally invasive in-office procedures (balloon sinuplasty, VivAer, ClariFix, RhinAer), and surgical interventions (Inspire and AIRLIFT implants for sleep apnea, cochlear implants, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, septoplasty, tympanoplasty). The practice leverages a collaborative physician network that shares clinical findings across sites, supported by on-site diagnostic infrastructure co-located with several Houston-area hospital campuses.

The business operates a professional services revenue model billed primarily through major insurance plans with self-pay options, generating revenue from consultations, diagnostics, procedures, and durable medical equipment (hearing aids, implantable devices). Texas ENT markets a 40% cost advantage versus hospital-based ENT care as a key differentiator, positioning the practice as a lower-cost, higher-convenience alternative for both insured and self-pay patients in the Houston market. Go-to-market combines a sales-led direct-care model across 18+ physical clinics with digital patient acquisition (website, blog, audio blog, YouTube, Google Business profiles with 500+ reviews per location) and traditional physician referral channels. The practice operates as an affiliate of Elevate ENT Partners, a larger practice management platform that supports 75+ otolaryngology centers and 120 physicians nationally, providing centralized administrative infrastructure while Texas ENT retains physician-led clinical operations.

Name

TEXAS ENT

Legal name

Texas ENT Specialists

Website

https://texasent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Texas ENT Specialists is a private otolaryngology practice operating 18+ clinics across Greater Houston with 40+ board-certified physicians, delivering comprehensive allergy, sinus, sleep, hearing, ear, head & neck, and voice care plus facial plastic surgery to individual patients on insurance and self-pay terms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ENT Specialty Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Otolaryngology (ENT) (HLAKAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI), Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance) (HLAKAMAC), Sleep Surgery & Snoring (ENT) (HLAKAMAH), Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ENT) (HLAKAMAG)

Keywords

• ENT medical services
• Otolaryngology practice
• Allergy treatment
• Sinus treatment
• Hearing healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Webster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Texas ENT Specialists generates revenue through providing medical consultations, diagnostic services, and surgical procedures for ENT conditions. Services are billed through insurance plans or self-pay arrangements. The practice accepts various insurance plans and offers self-pay options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Texas ENT Specialists is a private otolaryngology medical practice providing comprehensive ear, nose, and throat specialty care across seven service areas: allergy, sinus, sleep, hearing, ear, head & neck, and voice & swallowing. The practice delivers diagnostic services, in-office procedures, and surgical treatments through a network of 40+ board-certified otolaryngologists across 18+ locations in the Greater Houston area. Services are billed through insurance plans and self-pay arrangements, with the practice emphasizing a 40% lower cost than hospital-based ENT care.

Product overview

Texas ENT Specialists is a comprehensive ear, nose, and throat medical practice offering a broad portfolio of specialized services through a network of over 40 board-certified otolaryngologists across 18+ locations in the Houston area. The practice operates as a unified healthcare delivery platform offering services across seven main areas of care: Allergy (including Asensa Allergy Drops, allergy shots, allergy testing, and biologic therapy), Sinus (including Balloon Sinuplasty, VivAer, ClariFix, RhinAer, sinus surgery, septoplasty, and in-office CT imaging), Sleep (including the Inspire Procedure, AIRLIFT Procedure, CPAP therapy, and sleep apnea testing), Hearing (including hearing testing, hearing aids with Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, cochlear implants, and implantable hearing devices), Ear (including balance testing, ear hygiene, ear tubes, eardrum repair, and chronic ear infection surgery), Head & Neck (including thyroid and parathyroid surgery, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, salivary gland surgery, head & neck cancer evaluation and surgery, and RFA of thyroid nodules), and Voice & Swallowing (including vocal cord examination, swallowing therapy, speech therapy, and acid reflux testing). The practice also offers Facial Plastic Surgery services. Texas ENT Specialists positions itself as a lower-cost alternative to hospital-based ENT care, emphasizing comprehensive one-on-one treatment and collaborative care across its provider network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texas Facial Plastic Surgery: Facial plastic surgery services including rhinoplasty, facelift, and brow lift procedures operated under a separate subdomain texasfps.com

Products and services

• Asensa Allergy Drops Custom-formulated sublingual immunotherapy drops tailored to a patient's specific environmental allergens, delivered to their doorstep for convenient at-home treatment. For adult and pediatric allergy patients.
• Allergy Testing Comprehensive allergy testing covering environmental, food, and drug allergens to identify specific triggers. For patients with suspected allergic conditions.
• Allergy Shots Immunotherapy injections that gradually build tolerance to specific allergens to reduce allergic reactions over time. For patients with chronic allergy symptoms.
• Biologic Therapy Advanced treatment using biologic medications for severe allergy and asthma conditions unresponsive to standard therapies. For patients with refractory allergic conditions.
• Balloon Sinuplasty Minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure using a catheter balloon to expand blocked nasal passages, providing sinus relief with minimal recovery time. For patients with chronic sinusitis or nasal obstruction.
• VivAer In-office procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to treat nasal airway obstruction by shrinking and remodeling nasal tissue. For patients with chronic nasal obstruction.
• ClariFix In-office cryotherapy treatment that freezes overactive posterior nasal nerves to address chronic rhinitis, runny nose, and congestion. For patients with chronic nasal drainage.
• RhinAer Radiofrequency procedure targeting posterior nasal nerves to treat chronic rhinitis symptoms including runny nose, postnasal drip, and congestion. For patients with chronic nasal drainage.
• Sinus Surgery Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and other surgical interventions for chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and related sinus conditions. For patients unresponsive to medical management.
• Surgery for Nasal Polyps & Chronic Sinusitis Combined polypectomy and sinus surgery to address nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis that does not respond to medical management. For patients with refractory chronic sinusitis.
• Septoplasty Surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum to improve breathing and nasal airflow. For patients with nasal obstruction from septal deviation.
• Nasal Turbinate Reduction Procedure to reduce the size of swollen nasal turbinates to relieve nasal congestion and obstruction. For patients with chronic nasal congestion.
• In-Office CT Imaging On-site CT scanning for detailed imaging of sinus and nasal structures to support diagnosis and treatment planning. For patients undergoing sinus evaluation.
• Inspire Procedure FDA-approved implantable device that stimulates airway muscles to keep breathing passages open during sleep, for obstructive sleep apnea patients who cannot tolerate CPAP.
• AIRLIFT Procedure Surgical procedure using a small medical implant to lift and support throat tissues to maintain airway patency for obstructive sleep apnea. For CPAP-intolerant patients.
• CPAP Prescription & Monitoring Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy with personalized prescription, equipment selection assistance, and ongoing monitoring for sleep apnea treatment. For patients with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.
• Sleep Apnea Testing Diagnostic testing including home sleep studies and WatchPAT ONE testing to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. For patients with suspected sleep-disordered breathing.
• Sleep Apnea Surgery Surgical interventions to address the anatomical causes of obstructive sleep apnea. For patients unresponsive to CPAP or other conservative measures.
• Hearing Testing Comprehensive audiological evaluations including videonystagmography (VNG) testing to assess hearing loss and balance disorders. For patients with hearing or balance complaints.
• Hearing Aids Amplification devices fitted and programmed by audiologists, with options including Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone integration. For patients with hearing loss.
• Cochlear Implants Surgically implanted electronic devices that provide a sense of sound to individuals with severe to profound hearing loss who receive limited benefit from hearing aids.
• Implantable Hearing Devices Surgically implanted devices including bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA) that help patients with specific types of hearing loss achieve improved hearing.
• Surgery to Repair Hearing Surgical procedures to repair hearing structures and restore auditory function. For patients with correctable structural causes of hearing loss.
• Balance Testing Comprehensive vestibular and balance assessments including VNG testing to diagnose dizziness and balance disorders. For patients with vertigo or imbalance.
• Ear Hygiene & Wax Removal Professional cerumen removal and ear cleaning services performed by ENT specialists. For patients with impacted earwax or hygiene concerns.
• Ear Tubes Myringotomy with tube placement to treat chronic ear infections and fluid accumulation in the middle ear. For pediatric and adult patients with recurrent otitis media.
• Outer and Middle Ear Surgery Surgical procedures addressing conditions of the outer and middle ear, including repair of structural abnormalities. For patients with structural ear disease.
• Repair of Eardrum Perforation Tympanoplasty surgical procedure to repair a perforated or ruptured eardrum to restore hearing and prevent infection. For patients with tympanic membrane perforations.
• Surgical Treatment of Chronic Ear Infections Surgical interventions including mastoidectomy to treat chronic and recurrent ear infections that do not respond to medication. For patients with refractory chronic otitis.
• Thyroid Surgery Surgical procedures to treat thyroid nodules, masses, and cancers, including partial or total thyroidectomy. For patients with thyroid disorders requiring surgical management.
• Parathyroid Surgery Surgical removal of abnormal parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy) to treat hyperparathyroidism and calcium imbalances. For patients with parathyroid disorders.
• Salivary Gland Surgery Surgical treatment for salivary gland masses, stones, and infections. For patients with salivary gland disease.
• Head & Neck Cancer Evaluation & Surgery Comprehensive evaluation and surgical treatment for cancers of the head and neck region, including the oral cavity, throat, voice box, sinuses, and salivary glands. For patients with suspected or confirmed head and neck malignancies.
• Tonsillectomy Surgical removal of the tonsils to treat chronic tonsillitis, breathing difficulties, and related conditions. For pediatric and adult patients with recurrent tonsillar disease.
• Adenoidectomy Surgical removal of adenoid glands to address chronic infections and breathing problems, commonly performed in children. For pediatric patients with adenoid-related conditions.
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Thyroid Nodules Minimally invasive procedure using radiofrequency energy to shrink and treat thyroid nodules without traditional surgery. For patients seeking a non-surgical option for thyroid nodules.
• Endoscopic Inspection of the Throat & Voice Box Flexible laryngoscopy examination using an endoscope to visualize the throat, voice box, and upper airway for diagnosis of vocal and airway disorders. For patients with hoarseness or throat symptoms.
• Vocal Cord & Voice Examination Diagnostic evaluation of vocal cords and voice disorders using endoscopic visualization techniques. For patients with voice changes, hoarseness, or vocal cord concerns.
• Swallowing Therapy Therapeutic interventions provided by speech-language pathologists to treat swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). For patients with impaired swallowing function.
• Speech Therapy Speech-language pathology services to treat voice disorders, articulation problems, and other speech-related conditions. For patients with speech or voice impairments.
• Acid Reflux Testing Diagnostic testing to identify laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) that may be causing voice and swallowing symptoms. For patients with suspected reflux-related throat conditions.
• Facial Plastic Surgery Cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgeries including facelift, rhinoplasty, brow lift, blepharoplasty, neck lift, and chin/cheek augmentation performed by facial plastic surgeons. For patients seeking aesthetic or reconstructive facial procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850,000+ patients helped historically
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Elevate ENT PartnerscoreOthersElevate ENT Partners is the parent practice management support organization for Texas ENT Specialists. With over 75 otolaryngology centers and 120 physicians, Elevate ENT provides scalable administrative support that removes barriers to quality care and enables ENT practitioners to focus on patient experience and positive outcomes. Other practice groups include South Florida ENT Associates, Orlando ENT Associates, Barranco ENT Clinic, Otolaryngologists of Florida, ENT & Sinus Associates of Texas, and Louisiana ENT & Sinus.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Houston Methodist ENT Specialists: Hospital-employed ENT program within the Houston Methodist system. Represents the competing hospital-based delivery model that Texas ENT's 40%-cheaper private-practice positioning is explicitly designed against.
• Memorial Hermann ENT Specialists: ENT specialty service line of Memorial Hermann—a major Houston-area hospital system on whose campuses several Texas ENT offices co-locate. Illustrates the dual economics of partnership vs. competition with hospital systems in the same metro.

Regional players

• Dallas ENT Group: Multi-site otolaryngology specialty practice serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Operates in the same Texas ENT competitive landscape (Lone Star State commercial payers, similar patient demographics) but does not directly overlap Texas ENT's Houston territory.

Direct peers

• Piedmont Ear, Nose, Throat & Related Allergy: Multi-site otolaryngology and allergy practice serving the Charlotte/Piedmont region. Comparable scale and specialization to Texas ENT's regional platform, with similar allergy-immunotherapy and sinus procedural depth.
• Orlando ENT Associates: Another Elevate ENT Partners affiliate operating multiple Orlando-area ENT clinics. Provides direct comparability for Elevate ENT-affiliated practice unit economics and growth pattern.
• South Florida ENT Associates: Sister practice under Elevate ENT Partners operating across South Florida with multiple physicians and locations. Shares the same operating playbook, branding layer, and parent oversight as Texas ENT.
• Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA): Large multi-site ENT and ophthalmology specialty practice in the Carolinas with 20+ locations and 100+ physicians. Comparable to Texas ENT in scale, comprehensive service mix (allergy, sinus, hearing, sleep), and physician-led clinical model.
• ENT and Allergy Associates of New York (ENTA): The largest independent otolaryngology specialty group in the U.S., operating ~50+ locations across the New York tristate area with 200+ physicians. Structurally the closest comp to Texas ENT in multi-site ENT specialist delivery model, payor mix, and service-line breadth.
• Connecticut Ear, Nose & Throat: Independent multi-physician ENT specialty group in Connecticut offering allergy, sinus, hearing, and head/neck services. Closely comparable in single-specialty outpatient model and payor-contracted economics.

Others

• Elevate ENT Partners: Texas ENT's parent practice management organization, aggregating 75+ otolaryngology centers and 120+ physicians nationally. Comparable not as a competitor but as a PE-style ENT aggregator informing capital allocation and roll-up M&A valuation of Texas ENT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TexasENTSpecialists
• Xx.com/Tx_ENT_Spec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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