Allergy & ENT Associates

What Allergy & ENT Associates does

Allergy & ENT Associates is a privately held, multi-location otolaryngology and audiology medical practice headquartered in Hermitage, Tennessee, founded in 1973 by Dr. C.K. Hiranya Gowda. The practice delivers comprehensive ear, nose, throat, allergy, audiology, sleep apnea, and vestibular/balance care across three established offices (Hermitage, Lebanon, Nashville West) plus a newly opened Hendersonville location, serving patients in Davidson, Wilson, Sumner, and Rutherford Counties in Middle Tennessee. Its clinical service mix spans general ENT, pediatric ENT, allergy testing and immunotherapy (subcutaneous shots and sublingual drops), minimally invasive sinus procedures (Balloon Sinuplasty, Propel implants, VivAer radiofrequency treatment), thyroid and head/neck surgery, Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnea, hearing aids and bone-anchored devices (via Aspire Audiology partnership), vestibular physical therapy, facial aesthetics, and Botox.

The practice is physician-owned, with no private equity or venture backing, and operates as a Center of Excellence for Stryker ENT — hosting peer-to-peer physician training on office-based rhinology. The current roster includes at least eight board-certified otolaryngologists with sub-specialty coverage in rhinology, pediatric ENT, endocrine surgery, and facial plastic surgery, supported by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physical therapists. Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional service fees billed to insurance and patients for office visits, surgical and non-surgical procedures, allergy immunotherapy, hearing aid sales, and ancillary services (e.g., $25 medical records fees, $30 FMLA form fees, $50 cancellation/no-show fees). The go-to-market is sales-led via direct patient acquisition (phone/online scheduling, same-day appointments, physician referrals, and local SEO/blog content marketing) with no third-party distribution.

Name

Allergy & ENT Associates

Legal name

Allergy & ENT Associates

Website

https://myallergyent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allergy & ENT Associates is a privately held, multi-location otolaryngology, allergy, audiology, and vestibular therapy practice serving adult and pediatric patients across Middle Tennessee from four offices since 1973.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Otolaryngology and Audiology Medical Practice

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

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), Allergy & Immunology Clinics (HLAKAAAA), Pediatric Otolaryngology (HLAKAMAB), Vestibular & Balance Disorders (ENT) (HLAKAMAJ)

Keywords

• Otolaryngology medical services
• Allergy testing treatment
• Hearing healthcare services
• Sinus surgery procedures
• Balance vestibular therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Hermitage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: Patient consultations and office visits for ENT, allergy, and related conditions. Revenue generated through insurance billing and patient payments.
2. Medical Procedures: Revenue from surgical and non-surgical procedures including Balloon Sinuplasty, VivAer treatment, thyroid surgery, allergy immunotherapy (shots and sublingual drops), and hearing aid services.
3. Medical Records and Administrative Services: Fees for medical records requests ($25), disability/FMLA form processing ($30 per form, $15 for updates, $50 expedited).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Allergy & ENT Associates operates a multi-location otolaryngology medical practice delivering comprehensive ear, nose, throat, allergy, audiology, and balance/vestibular care to adult and pediatric patients across Middle Tennessee. Core revenue-generating services include general ENT consultations, allergy testing plus immunotherapy (subcutaneous shots and sublingual drops), minimally invasive sinus procedures (Balloon Sinuplasty, VivAer, Propel implant), thyroid and head-and-neck surgery, hearing tests and hearing aids through the Aspire Audiology partnership, Inspire sleep apnea therapy, and vestibular physical therapy. Three established offices and an announced Hendersonville location serve patients across Davidson, Wilson, Sumner, and Rutherford counties.

Product overview

Allergy & ENT Associates is a multi-location medical practice offering comprehensive ear, nose, and throat (otolaryngology) services for adult and pediatric patients. The practice operates across three locations in Middle Tennessee (Hermitage, Lebanon, and Nashville) and provides a broad range of services including general ENT care, allergy testing and immunotherapy (shots and sublingual drops), sinus services with advanced procedures like Balloon Sinuplasty and VivAer treatment, hearing services through partnership with Aspire Audiology, balance/vestibular physical therapy, sleep apnea treatment including Inspire therapy, thyroid surgery, and facial aesthetics. The practice was founded in 1973 and serves patients across Davidson, Wilson, Sumner, and Rutherford Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ENT (Otolaryngology) Services Comprehensive ear, nose, and throat medical and surgical care for adult and pediatric patients, including diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, sinuses, larynx, mouth, throat, and structures of the face and neck.
• Allergy Testing and Treatment Well-established in-house allergy department performing skin prick tests to identify allergens, with multiple immunotherapy treatment options including subcutaneous allergy shots and sublingual allergy drops.
• Balloon Sinuplasty Minimally invasive outpatient procedure using a tiny balloon to open blocked sinus pathways, offering an alternative to traditional sinus surgery with reduced recovery time.
• VivAer Treatment Non-invasive treatment for nasal obstruction using controlled radiofrequency energy to open the nasal airway without incisions, performed in-office with minimal discomfort; 97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing.
• Propel Sinus Surgery Minimally invasive steroid-releasing implant placed during sinus surgery to keep passages open and reduce inflammation, promoting healing after sinus surgery.
• Hearing Services (Aspire Audiology Partnership) Comprehensive hearing healthcare through partnership with Aspire Audiology, providing on-site hearing tests, hearing aid services, assistive listening devices, hearing aid repairs, custom hearing protection, balance testing, and the most up-to-date treatments for hearing loss.
• Hearing Aids Multiple hearing aid styles and options available through the Aspire Audiology partnership, with pricing, financing, and benefits information provided.
• Bone Anchored Hearing Devices Surgically implanted hearing devices that use direct bone conduction to bypass the auditory canal and middle ear, suitable for patients with chronic ear infections or congenital hearing conditions.
• Balance and Vestibular Therapy Physical therapy services for dizziness, vertigo, balance impairments, BPPV (repositioning maneuvers with 85% success rate in a few treatments), Ménière's disease, cervicogenic headaches, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease.
• Sleep Apnea Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea including CPAP therapy, oral mouth guards, Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy, and surgical options.
• Pediatric ENT Services Specialized ENT care for children addressing common pediatric issues including ear infections, tonsillitis, adenoiditis, sinus problems, and pediatric ear tube placement.
• Thyroid Surgery Surgical removal of the thyroid gland (thyroidectomy) for thyroid cancer, benign nodules, or hyperthyroidism, including total and subtotal thyroidectomy procedures, with in-office ultrasound and ultrasound-guided biopsies.
• Head and Neck Surgery Surgical procedures for head and neck conditions, including treatment of head and neck cancer.
• Facial Aesthetics and Botox Cosmetic and therapeutic Botox injections, facial aesthetics services, and skin cancer treatment related to ENT structures.
• Tinnitus Treatment Evaluation and management of tinnitus (ringing in the ear) with various treatment options tailored to the underlying cause.
• Turbinate Reduction Surgical or minimally invasive procedure to reduce swollen turbinates that interfere with breathing through the nasal passages.
• Sinus Services Diagnosis and treatment of sinus conditions including sinusitis, rhinitis, nasal polyps, deviated septum, and nasal obstructions, offering both medical management and surgical interventions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing with VivAer treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aspire AudiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAspire Audiology provides comprehensive hearing healthcare services for Allergy & ENT Associates patients including hearing tests, assistive listening devices, hearing aid repairs, custom hearing protection, balance testing, and tinnitus treatment. Through this partnership, patients of all ages receive on-site comprehensive hearing tests and up-to-date treatments for hearing loss.
• Stryker ENTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Fortune and Dr. Bryant serve as Center of Excellence Trainers for Stryker ENT, hosting monthly peer-to-peer training sessions for visiting physicians to teach the latest techniques of minimally invasive office-based sinus procedures.
• Summit Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Bryant is Active Staff Member at Summit Surgery Center in Hermitage, TN, where he is a member of Medical Executive Committee. Dr. Fortune serves on the performance improvement committee.
• Providence Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Bryant is Active Staff Member at Providence Surgery Center in Mt. Juliet, TN. Dr. Fortune is medical director for Providence Surgery Center and serves on their medical executive committee.
• Summit Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Bryant is Active Staff Member at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN, where he served for 5 years as Chief of Surgery and 6 years on the Board of Trustees, 3 as Chairperson.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ENT and Allergy Associates (ENTA): The largest private ENT and allergy practice in the New York/New Jersey metro, operating ~40+ office locations with a multi-specialty model combining general otolaryngology, allergy, and audiology. Directly comparable in service mix, physician-ownership structure, and multi-location community practice model.
• Charleston ENT & Allergy: Regional physician-owned ENT and allergy practice in the Charleston, SC metro, offering general ENT, allergy, audiology, and head/neck surgery. Closely comparable in scale, multi-location regional model, and combined ENT + allergy service offering.
• Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA): Large regional physician-owned ENT practice headquartered in Charlotte, NC with 20+ locations spanning ENT, allergy, audiology, and ophthalmology. Directly comparable to Allergy & ENT Associates as a multi-location, multi-specialty independent otolaryngology practice serving a regional metro market.
• Cornerstone Ear, Nose & Throat: Multi-location independent ENT practice in the Charlotte region providing general otolaryngology, allergy, audiology, and facial plastic surgery. Comparable as a regional independent ENT group combining general ENT, allergy testing, and hearing services.
• Piedmont Ear, Nose, Throat & Related Allergy: Independent ENT and allergy practice operating multiple locations across the Charlotte/Piedmont region of North Carolina. Directly comparable as a community-based physician-owned group offering ENT plus allergy and audiology services.

Broad incumbents

• Vanderbilt Otolaryngology: The academic otolaryngology department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the dominant academic health system in Nashville. Comparable service offering (general ENT, rhinology, head/neck surgery) but operating as part of a large hospital system rather than an independent private practice; competes for referrals and patients in the same Middle Tennessee geography.
• Ascension Saint Thomas ENT: Hospital-affiliated otolaryngology services within the Ascension Saint Thomas network in Nashville, where several Allergy & ENT Associates physicians hold Active Staff roles. Comparable ENT service offering but operated as part of a regional health system rather than an independent practice.

Regional players

• Advanced ENT & Allergy: ENT and allergy practice operating across multiple locations in Indiana and Kentucky, offering general otolaryngology, allergy, audiology, and sleep services. Comparable as an independent multi-location ENT + allergy group, though operating in a different geography.

Others

• Aspire Audiology: Direct strategic partner of Allergy & ENT Associates, providing on-site hearing tests, hearing aid services, balance testing, and tinnitus treatment at the practice's offices. Comparable as an embedded audiology service provider in a physician practice setting.
• Stryker ENT: Medical device manufacturer whose ENT product line includes the VivAer and Propel platforms used by the practice. Allergy & ENT Associates physicians serve as Center of Excellence Trainers for Stryker ENT, making this a strategic technology partner and ecosystem peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MyAllergyENT
• Facebookfacebook.com/TNAllergyENT

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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