Rocky Mountain ENT Center

What Rocky Mountain ENT Center does

Rocky Mountain ENT Center is a multi-site, physician-owned otolaryngology practice headquartered in Missoula, Montana and serving Western Montana through five locations (Missoula HQ, Hamilton, Butte, Anaconda outreach, and Polson outreach). The practice employs 5 board-certified ENT physicians with fellowship training across neurotology, rhinology/skull base surgery, head & neck oncology/microvascular reconstruction, and pediatric otolaryngology, supported by 5 audiologists, 4 advanced practice providers, and 2 speech-language pathologists. Service lines span The Hearing Center (hearing aids from five manufacturers, cochlear implants since 1996, bone-anchored hearing aids, balance testing), the Rocky Mountain Allergy Center (skin and blood allergy testing, immunotherapy via shots or sublingual drops), Ear, Nose & Sinus, and Head & Neck surgical services, augmented by on-site MiniCAT low-dose CT imaging that enables same-day diagnosis.

The business model is fee-for-service professional billing across insurance and self-pay, supplemented by hardware revenue from hearing aid dispensing (multi-manufacturer) and patient financing partnerships with CareCredit and Clearwater Credit Union's SwiftNote. Patient acquisition is primarily through physician referrals and direct community appointments, with light support from a Facebook page for The Hearing Center, an email newsletter, and a content blog. The practice is structured as Rocky Mountain Ear, Nose & Throat Center, P.C., a Montana professional corporation with no disclosed private equity, venture, or institutional ownership.

Operational differentiators include 70-plus years of continuous operation, subspecialty board certification (Dr. Von Doersten as one of approximately 400 US physicians with neurotology subspecialty certification), a university-affiliated SLP team (Drs. Slovarp and Salois at University of Montana), and co-development partnerships with St. Patrick Hospital and community neurosurgery for acoustic neuroma and skull base work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; medical services are billed via insurance with Good Faith Estimates available for self-pay patients, while hearing aids are quoted during audiologist consultation.

Name

Rocky Mountain ENT Center

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Ear, Nose & Throat Center, P.C.

Website

https://rockymountainentcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain ENT Center is a physician-owned, multi-location otolaryngology practice in Western Montana providing general ENT, allergy, audiology, hearing aid dispensing, cochlear implants, and head & neck surgery across five sites to patients of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Otolaryngology Medical Practice

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General Otolaryngology (ENT) (HLAKAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI), Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance) (HLAKAMAC), Pediatric Otolaryngology (HLAKAMAB), ENT / Otolaryngology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAJ), Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

Keywords

• ENT medical services
• Allergy treatment
• Audiology services
• Hearing aid dispensing
• Otolaryngology care

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Patient visits and procedures billed through insurance or patient payment. Includes office visits, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, and follow-up care for ENT, allergy, and audiology services.
2. Hearing Aid Sales and Service: Sale and servicing of hearing aids from multiple manufacturers (Phonak, Starkey, Oticon, GN ReSound, Widex). Includes fittings, programming, repairs, and batteries.
3. Patient Financing: Partnership with SwiftNote (Clearwater Credit Union) and CareCredit to provide patient financing for hearing devices and procedures not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain ENT Center is a private otolaryngology (ENT) medical practice that diagnoses and treats ear, nose, throat, head, and neck conditions in adult and pediatric patients. The practice also offers allergy testing and treatment, audiology and hearing-care services including hearing aid dispensing, and speech-language pathology.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain ENT Center is a multi-location medical practice providing ear, nose, and throat healthcare services across Western Montana. The practice operates several specialized divisions including The Hearing Center (offering hearing aids from Phonak, Starkey, Oticon, GN ReSound, and Widex, plus cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids), the Rocky Mountain Allergy Center, and on-site diagnostic imaging via MiniCAT CT scanner. Core clinical services span ear services (tinnitus, cochlear implants, balance disorders), nose and sinus services (endoscopic surgery, sleep apnea treatment), head and neck services (thyroid/parathyroid surgery, skull base tumors), and pediatric care. The practice also provides patient financing through SwiftNote and CareCredit, telemedicine consultations, and online bill pay. With over 70 years of experience, the practice serves patients across multiple Montana locations including Missoula, Hamilton, Butte, Polson, and Anaconda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rocky Mountain Allergy Center: Allergy testing and treatment center offering skin testing for environmental allergies, blood testing for food allergies, and immunotherapy (desensitization therapy) using shots or sublingual drops.
• The Hearing Center

Products and services

• ENT (Otolaryngology) Medical Care Diagnosis and medical/surgical treatment of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders for adult and pediatric patients, delivered by board-certified ENT physicians and physician assistants.
• Allergy Testing and Treatment Comprehensive allergy evaluation, testing, and treatment (including immunotherapy) for patients with environmental and respiratory allergies.
• Audiology and Hearing Care Hearing evaluations, diagnostic audiology, and rehabilitation services for patients with hearing loss or balance disorders, performed by licensed audiologists.
• Hearing Aid Dispensing Sale, fitting, and ongoing service of hearing aid devices as a tangible product line supporting the audiology service offering.
• Speech-Language Pathology Evaluation and therapy for speech, voice, and swallowing disorders delivered by speech-language pathologists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day diagnosis with MiniCAT imaging reduces patient visits from 3 to 1
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SwiftNote (Clearwater Credit Union)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPatient financing partner offering loans for hearing devices and procedures. Clearwater Credit Union SwiftNote loans available through practice for uninsured/underinsured patients.
• CareCreditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare credit card partner offering patient financing for procedures and devices. CareCredit is North America's leading patient healthcare financing program.
• St. Patrick HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor affiliated hospital where Dr. Von Doersten serves as President of medical staff. Practice develops cochlear implant programs at this hospital in collaboration with neurosurgeons for acoustic neuroma treatment.
• Neurosurgeon (Collaboration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractice works as surgical team with neurosurgeon for treatment of acoustic neuromas and skull base tumors requiring combined ENT-neurosurgery approach.
• University of MontanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Laurie Slovarp is Associate Professor in Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at UM and provides clinical instruction at Rocky Mountain ENT. Dr. Jane Salois is Assistant Professor in School of Speech-Language-Hearing & Occupational Sciences at UM and provides clinical education to SLP graduate students at practice.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• HearUSA: National audiology and hearing aid provider with owned clinics. Comparable in audiology service offering and hearing aid sales competing with The Hearing Center.

Direct peers

• Connecticut Ear, Nose & Throat: Multi-physician ENT practice offering comprehensive ENT, audiology, allergy, and hearing aid services across multiple Connecticut locations. Closely comparable mid-sized regional specialty practice.
• ENT and Allergy Associates (ENTA): Large physician-owned ENT and allergy practice group with multiple subspecialists, audiology services, allergy testing, and on-site imaging. Closest comparable in service mix and multi-location model.
• Pinnacle ENT Associates: Multi-specialty ENT and allergy practice with on-site audiology and allergy services across multiple locations. Comparable private-practice specialty group model.

Broad incumbents

• US ENT Partners: PE-backed platform aggregating independent ENT and allergy practices across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable as a roll-up acquirer of regional ENT groups like Rocky Mountain ENT.
• Mayo Clinic Department of Otolaryngology: Large academic otolaryngology department offering subspecialty ENT, audiology, and cochlear implant services. Comparable as a tertiary referral destination for complex neurotology cases.
• SENTA Partners: ENT and allergy practice management company backed by private equity, partnering with physician-owned practices. Highly comparable as a potential strategic acquirer for Rocky Mountain ENT.
• Elevate ENT Partners: ENT practice management company focused on partnership with physician groups. Comparable as a PE-backed alternative to remaining independent for Rocky Mountain ENT.

Others

• Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center: Academic ENT/hearing/speech center where Dr. Von Doersten completed his neurotology fellowship. Comparable as a neurotology and cochlear implant reference center.

Regional players

• Miracle-Ear: National hearing aid retailer with audiology services and franchise locations. Comparable as a hearing aid distribution channel competing with The Hearing Center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rockymountainentcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rocky-mountain-ear-nose-throat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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