Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee

What Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee does

Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee (OAT) is an independently owned, physician-led ENT specialty practice based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1997 through the merger of predecessor practices with roots dating to the 1930s and 1950s. The practice delivers comprehensive ear, nose, throat, allergy, hearing, and head and neck cancer care across nine integrated service lines: Ear Care, Nashville Physicians Hearing Aid Center, Allergy Clinic, Pediatric ENT, Vestibular (Balance) Center, Nose & Sinus, Throat & Voice, Neck Care, and Cancer Treatment, supplemented by a Cochlear Implant Program and custom earplugs. Clinical staff includes ten board-certified otolaryngologists with subspecialty expertise (otology/neurotology, pediatric ENT, head and neck oncology, rhinology, cochlear implantation), eight audiologists, five advanced practice providers, and a speech-language pathologist specializing in voice and airway disorders.

OAT operates four locations spanning Nashville (main office at 410 42nd Ave. N. plus the Nashville Physicians Hearing Aid Center) and Franklin (Williamson County office plus the Franklin Physicians Hearing Aid Center), with core hospital affiliations at St. Thomas Midtown, Centennial Medical Center, and Williamson Medical Center, and collaborative relationships with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, and the Bill Wilkerson Center. Revenue is generated through professional services (consultations, diagnostics, surgeries) plus hardware sales (hearing aids priced at $1,500-$3,300 per device with bundled service plans, and cochlear implants via partnerships with Cochlear, Advanced Bionics, and MED-EL). Patient acquisition runs through physician referrals, hospital partnerships, self-referrals, online appointment scheduling via Klara, and a content marketing program that includes a regularly updated blog, downloadable eBooks, and online hearing and sinus surgery quizzes.

Name

Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee

Legal name

Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee, LLC

Website

https://oatenn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee is an independently owned ENT specialty practice in Nashville and Franklin, TN, delivering comprehensive ear, nose, throat, hearing, allergy, and head/neck cancer care through ten board-certified physicians, eight audiologists, and four office locations serving Middle Tennessee patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Otolaryngology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAMAA

General Otolaryngology (ENT)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Otolaryngology (ENT)

SECONDARYHLAKAMAI

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Otolaryngology (ENT)

SECONDARYHLAKAMAB

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Otolaryngology (ENT)

SECONDARYHLAKAMAC

Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Otolaryngology (ENT)

SECONDARYHLAFAKAH

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Diagnostic & Imaging Centers

Keywords

• Otolaryngology services
• Hearing aid services
• Allergy immunotherapy
• Cochlear implant surgery
• Vestibular diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Procedures: Revenue generated from office visits, consultations, diagnostic tests, and medical procedures performed by ENT physicians and specialists for patients with ear, nose, throat, and related conditions.
2. Hearing Aid Sales and Services: Sale of hearing aids and related devices with bundled service plans including fitting, orientation, counseling, training, and follow-up care. Prices range from $1500-$3300 per device with bundled service.
3. Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy: Comprehensive allergy diagnostic testing and immunotherapy treatments including allergy shots and sublingual tablets for seasonal, airborne, and food allergies.
4. Cochlear Implant Surgery and Programming: Surgical placement and ongoing programming of cochlear implants for patients with severe to profound hearing loss.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee (OAT) is an independent multi-specialty medical practice that diagnoses and treats ear, nose, throat, hearing, allergy, balance, voice, and head and neck cancer conditions for patients across Middle Tennessee. The practice delivers care through nine integrated clinical service lines plus a cochlear implant surgical program, supported by board-certified ENT physicians, audiologists, a speech-language pathologist, and advanced practice providers. Core revenue is generated from office consultations, diagnostic procedures, surgical services, allergy immunotherapy, and retail hearing aid sales with bundled service plans.

Product overview

Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee (OAT) operates as a multi-specialty ENT practice with a unified care platform consisting of distinct clinical service lines. The core offering comprises ear, nose, and throat medical and surgical care across nine integrated departments: Ear Care Services, Nashville Physicians Hearing Aid Center (hearing aid sales and service with bundled pricing), Allergy Clinic (comprehensive allergy testing and immunotherapy), Pediatric ENT Services, Vestibular (Balance) Center (specialized balance diagnostics), Nose & Sinus Care (medical and surgical), Throat & Voice Care, Neck Care Services, and Cancer Treatment/Head and Neck Oncology. Supporting services include the Cochlear Implant Program (surgical), Custom Earplugs (personalized hearing protection), and eBooks/Patient Education Resources. The practice primarily serves Middle Tennessee patients through St. Thomas, Centennial, and Williamson Medical Center, with collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. OAT was established in 1997 through merger of practices dating to the 1930s/1950s, with nearly 100 years of community service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ear Care Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple physicians recognized as Best Doctors in America by peers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• St. Thomas Midtown HospitalcoreOthersMajor hospital affiliation where OAT physicians primarily serve patients. Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital is part of the Ascension healthcare system.
• Centennial Medical CentercoreOthersMajor hospital affiliation where OAT physicians serve patients and have held leadership positions including chief of surgery.
• Williamson Medical CentercoreOthersHospital affiliation in Franklin, TN serving the Williamson County patient population.
• Vanderbilt University Medical CenterstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care for patients requiring specialized services beyond routine ENT care.
• Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at VanderbiltstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship for pediatric patients requiring specialized children's hospital services.
• Bill Wilkerson CenterstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship for hearing and communication disorders services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OtolaryngologyT
• Facebookfacebook.com/OATenn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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