The Mann Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

What The Mann Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic does

The Mann Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is a physician-owned otolaryngology practice headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, founded in 1991 by Dr. Charles H. Mann and his wife Beth P. Mann (certified audiologist). The practice operates two clinic locations — the main office in Cary and a secondary site in Clayton at Summit Medical Center — serving the Triangle area including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered by two board-certified ENT physicians, three physician assistants, three audiologists, and an allergy technician across three integrated service centers: Sinus and Allergy Center, Hearing and Balance Center, and ENT Urgent Care.

The clinic's service portfolio spans in-office minimally-invasive procedures (balloon sinuplasty, Eustachian tube dilation, ear tube placement, laser snoring treatment), allergy testing and immunotherapy (injection SQIT and sublingual SLIT), biologic therapies for chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps (Dupixent, Nucala, Xolair, Fasenra), comprehensive audiology including custom hearing aids, pediatric otolaryngology, voice and swallowing pathology, on-site CT imaging, telemedicine consultations, and walk-in urgent ENT care. The practice has pioneered several North Carolina firsts in ENT care, including in-office general anesthesia administered by a fully licensed anesthesiologist, distinguishing it from peers that offer only topical or local anesthesia.

Mann ENT generates revenue through insurance billing (in-network with Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, and others) and a transparent self-pay pricing model that publishes all-inclusive procedure prices ($500-$6,900) and monthly subscription allergy therapy ($71-$200/month). The go-to-motion is direct-to-consumer: walk-in urgent care, scheduled appointments, online request system, PCP referrals, and word-of-mouth, supplemented by hospital affiliations with WakeMed Cary, WakeMed Raleigh, and Rex Hospital (UNC Healthcare). No external funding, PE/VC ownership, or corporate parent is indicated.

Name

The Mann Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Legal name

The Mann Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Website

https://entman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Mann Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is a physician-owned otolaryngology practice in Cary, NC, founded 1991, operating two locations serving the Triangle area with two ENTs, three PAs, and three audiologists delivering urgent care, sinus/allergy treatment, audiology, and minimally-invasive surgery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Otolaryngology / ENT Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAMAA

General Otolaryngology (ENT)

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

SECONDARYHLAKAMAC

Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance)

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

SECONDARYHLAKAMAB

Pediatric Otolaryngology

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

SECONDARYHLAKAMAH

Sleep Surgery & Snoring (ENT)

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

SECONDARYHLAFAKAH

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers

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

SECONDARYHLAFAIAJ

ENT / Otolaryngology Surgery Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Surgical Centers & Perioperative Care (ASCs)

Keywords

• Otolaryngology services
• Minimally invasive sinus surgery
• Allergy immunotherapy
• Hearing aid services
• ENT urgent care

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Office Visits and Consultations: Revenue from in-office consultations, telemedicine visits, and routine office appointments. Fees are charged at time of service with co-pays and deductibles collected at check-in. Accepts insurance and self-pay patients.
2. Surgical and Procedural Services: One-time procedural fees for surgeries including balloon sinuplasty, Eustachian tube dilation, snoring procedures, and ear tube placement. Includes transparent all-inclusive pricing with follow-up care included for three months. Anesthesia included when required.
3. Audiology and Hearing Aids: Revenue from diagnostic audiometric testing, vestibular testing (VNG, ABR), and hearing aid sales and fitting services. Hearing aids offered with comprehensive warranty.
4. Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy: Revenue from skin testing for allergies, serum-specific IgE testing (RAST), and ongoing immunotherapy treatments including allergy shots (SQIT) and sublingual drops (SLIT). Biologic medications for severe cases.
5. ENT Urgent Care: Same-day walk-in appointments for non-emergent ENT conditions treated by physician assistants at both Cary and Clayton locations during weekday hours.
6. Diagnostic Testing: On-site CT imaging of sinuses and temporal bone, comprehensive hearing testing, allergy testing, and vestibular/balance testing (VNG, ABR).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Mann Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is a physician-owned otolaryngology practice that delivers comprehensive ENT care across three integrated service lines: a Sinus and Allergy Center (chronic sinusitis treatment via balloon sinuplasty, Eustachian tube dilation, biologic therapies, and sublingual or subcutaneous immunotherapy), a Hearing and Balance Center (audiology testing, vestibular assessment, and custom-fitted digital hearing aids), and an ENT Urgent Care (same-day walk-in care for non-emergent conditions). It also performs minimally invasive in-office procedures under topical, local, or full general anesthesia, provides pediatric ENT services, voice and swallowing care, and offers telemedicine appointments to Triangle-area patients across two NC clinic locations.

Product overview

The Mann Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is a physician-owned otolaryngology practice offering comprehensive ENT care through three integrated service centers: Sinus and Allergy Center (treating chronic sinusitis with balloon sinus dilation, eustachian tube dilation, biologic therapies, and immunotherapy), Hearing and Balance Center (audiology testing, hearing aids, vestibular testing), and ENT Urgent Care (same-day walk-in appointments with physician assistants). The practice provides a full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical treatments including in-office procedures with anesthesia, telemedicine visits, pediatric services, and voice/swallowing pathology care. The clinic operates on a transparent self-pay pricing model for uninsured patients alongside extensive insurance billing for in-network and out-of-network plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Balloon Sinuplasty (Balloon Sinus Dilation) Minimally invasive in-office sinus procedure that uses a small balloon to widen sinus openings under local or general anesthesia, with no packing left in the nose; for adult and chronic sinusitis patients.
• Eustachian Tube Dilation Minimally invasive approximately 15-minute in-office procedure using a small balloon catheter to widen the Eustachian tube, treating ear pain, pressure, popping, and crackling sensations; available under general anesthesia with return to work the next day.
• Biologic Therapies (Dupixent, Nucala, Xolair, Fasenra) Injectable immunoglobulin-based therapies for chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps (and related allergic conditions including asthma and atopic dermatitis), dosed every 2-6 weeks with self-injection at home; first biologic treatments of their kind offered in the area for nasal polyposis.
• Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) / Allergy Drops Needle-free at-home desensitization treatment using drops placed under the tongue for allergy control, offered as an alternative to injection immunotherapy.
• Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SQIT) / Allergy Shots Weekly in-office allergy injection immunotherapy for desensitization to specific allergens, provided at $200/month with a prescription for EpiPen included.
• Audiology Services Comprehensive audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiometry, speech recognition tests, otoacoustic emissions, and tympanometry, plus custom-fitted hearing aid programming and dispensing.
• Custom Digital Hearing Aids Custom-fitted digital hearing aids including rechargeable models with hands-free calling and smartphone streaming, dispensed under board-certified ENT supervision with comprehensive warranty at competitive prices.
• Laser Treatment for Snoring (LAUP) Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty performed in-office under local anesthesia to trim and reshape the soft palate and uvula, reducing snoring.
• In-Office General Anesthesia for ENT Procedures Option of general anesthesia administered by a fully licensed anesthesiologist for in-office ENT procedures such as balloon sinuplasty and Eustachian tube dilation; distinguishes the practice from most ENT clinics offering only topical or local anesthesia.
• ENT Urgent Care Walk-in and same-day appointments with specialized ENT physician assistants for non-emergency ENT conditions, available weekday mornings and afternoons at Cary and Clayton locations.
• Telemedicine Appointments Virtual patient consultations conducted via computer or smartphone for remote ENT evaluations and follow-ups.
• Pediatric Otolaryngology Specialized ENT services for children including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, tympanostomy tube insertion, pediatric sinus surgery, and Eustachian tube dilation in young children.
• Voice and Swallowing Pathology Services Diagnostic and treatment services using flexible laryngoscopy, videostroboscopy, and surgical interventions for voice and swallowing disorders.
• On-Site CT Imaging On-site sinus CT and temporal bone CT scans performed and interpreted at the clinic for precise ENT diagnosis.
• Transparent Self-Pay Surgical Pricing Packages Bundled all-inclusive pricing program for self-paying patients covering office visits ($150-$200), sinus procedures ($2,000-$6,900), ear procedures ($150-$6,500), testing ($100-$800), ear tubes ($500-$1,300), and allergy immunotherapy ($71-$200/month), all with follow-up where applicable.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WakeMed Cary HospitalcoreOthersMann ENT maintains professional association with WakeMed Cary Hospital for hospital-based care and surgical procedures when needed. Dr. Spector serves on the Medical Executive Committee at WakeMed Cary Hospital.
• WakeMed Raleigh HospitalcoreOthersProfessional association maintained for hospital-based ENT services when procedures require hospital facilities.
• Rex Hospital (UNC Healthcare)coreOthersProfessional association with Rex Hospital for hospital-based ENT surgical services. Dr. Spector exercises partial ownership in The Rex Surgery Center of Cary, a division of UNC Healthcare.
• Rex Surgery Center of CarycoreOthersDr. Jared Spector holds partial ownership in The Rex Surgery Center of Cary, a division of UNC Healthcare. This outpatient surgical facility provides an alternative to hospital-based surgery for ENT procedures.
• Project AccessminorOthersMann ENT has provided free medical and surgical care to the Triangle area in association with Project Access for several decades, serving uninsured and underinsured patients.
• Alliance Medical MinistriesminorOthersMann ENT has provided free medical and surgical care to the Triangle area in association with Alliance Medical Ministries for several decades, serving uninsured and underinsured patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Allergy Partners: National allergy, asthma, and immunology practice network offering skin testing, immunotherapy (shots and sublingual), and biologic therapies. Comparable because Mann ENT runs a parallel allergy/immunotherapy program (SLIT, SQIT, biologics) within its ENT practice.
• Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates: Independent multi-physician ENT practice serving the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. Comparable as a regional independent otolaryngology group offering comprehensive ENT, allergy, audiology, and surgical services.
• Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA): Large multi-physician, multi-location otolaryngology and ophthalmology practice headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Comparable because it operates the same independent specialty model — comprehensive ENT, allergy, audiology, and in-office procedures — across multiple North Carolina locations.
• Raleigh Capitol ENT: Independent otolaryngology practice serving the Raleigh, NC market. Comparable because it competes for the same Triangle-area patient base with overlapping general ENT, sinus, allergy, and audiology services.

Broad incumbents

• Miracle-Ear: National retail hearing aid franchise offering audiometric testing and hearing aid dispensing. Comparable because Mann ENT's Hearing and Balance Center competes on the same audiology/hearing-aid value proposition, with Mann ENT positioning pricing below retail alternatives.
• WakeMed Ear, Nose & Throat: Hospital-based ENT service at WakeMed, including WakeMed Cary Hospital where Dr. Spector serves on the Medical Executive Committee. Comparable because it provides overlapping ENT and allergy services in the same Cary market and shares physician-level institutional ties.
• Duke Health Otolaryngology: Academic medical center otolaryngology department within Duke University Health System, serving the same Triangle market. Comparable because it offers overlapping ENT, allergy, and audiology services, and competes for primary-care referrals in the same geography.
• Atrium Health Otolaryngology: Health-system otolaryngology service line within Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas Healthcare), with locations across the Carolinas. Comparable because it offers full-scope ENT, allergy, and audiology services across multiple sites in overlapping regional markets.
• UNC Health Otolaryngology: Academic ENT program at UNC Healthcare, the parent of Rex Surgery Center of Cary in which Dr. Spector has partial ownership. Comparable because it competes for ENT cases and shares a referral facility relationship with Mann ENT.

Emerging players

• Costco Hearing Aid Center: Retail hearing aid center operated within Costco warehouse clubs, frequently cited by Mann ENT as a pricing benchmark. Comparable because it competes in hearing aid dispensing at low transparent prices, even though it lacks clinical ENT supervision.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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