East Tennessee Ear Nose & Throat Specialists

What East Tennessee Ear Nose & Throat Specialists does

East Tennessee Ear, Nose, Throat, Allergy, Head & Neck Specialists (legal entity), operating under the brand ETENTS / East Tennessee ENT, is a private physician-owned otolaryngology group practice founded in 1973 and headquartered at 800 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The firm operates three clinical locations (Oak Ridge, Lafollette, Harriman) and serves pediatric and adult patients across Anderson, Campbell, and Roane counties with comprehensive medical and surgical ENT care. The provider team comprises two board-certified otolaryngologists (Dr. Brynae Laxton Miley, MD; Dr. J. Renee Booth, MD), two physician assistants (Caitlin Prusha, PA-C; Vivian Mandas, PA-C), and four licensed audiologists (Heather Bales, Janet C. Edwards, Cassandra Hall, Haley Wright) operating the H.E.A.R. Services sub-brand.

The practice's core services span sinus and nasal care, head and neck surgery (including thyroid/parathyroid and oncologic procedures), pediatric ENT (tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy), allergy testing and immunotherapy, audiology and hearing aid dispensing (including BAHA and Osia implants), cosmetic and facial plastics (rhinoplasty, Botox, blepharoplasty, otoplasty), and an emerging sleep apnea service line featuring FDA-approved implantable neurostimulation devices (Inspire Therapy and the November 2025 launch of Genio). The technology stack is procedurally oriented rather than software-oriented: in-office diagnostics include a CT scanner, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, neck/thyroid ultrasound, allergy testing, balloon sinuplasty, and in-office sinus surgery, with surgical cases performed at partner facilities including Advanced Family Surgery Center, Methodist Medical Center, East Tennessee Children's Hospital, and Parkwest Hospital.

Revenue is generated through insurance-based professional services billing for office visits, diagnostics, allergy immunotherapy, and surgical procedures, supplemented by retail hearing aid sales through H.E.A.R. Services and cash-pay cosmetic procedures. Patient acquisition is driven by primary care physician referrals and self-referrals, with same-day or 1-2 day appointment availability at the main office; the practice does not disclose pricing and operates on a pay-as-you-go insurance billing model. The firm is physician-owned, privately held, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment, and no parent or subsidiary structure.

Name

East Tennessee Ear Nose & Throat Specialists

Legal name

East Tennessee Ear, Nose, Throat, Allergy, Head & Neck Specialists

Website

https://et-ents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Tennessee Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists is a physician-owned otolaryngology group practice founded in 1973, operating three locations in Oak Ridge, Lafollette, and Harriman, Tennessee, providing comprehensive ENT, allergy, audiology, sleep apnea, head/neck surgery, and cosmetic services to pediatric and adult patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Otolaryngology Medical Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Otolaryngology (ENT) (HLAKAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI), Pediatric Otolaryngology (HLAKAMAB), Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

Keywords

• ENT medical services
• Otolaryngology practice
• Hearing healthcare
• Sleep apnea treatment
• Allergy immunotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from office visits, diagnostic procedures, allergy treatments, hearing aid sales and services, and surgical procedures performed at partner surgery centers and hospitals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Tennessee Ear Nose & Throat Specialists is a multi-specialty otolaryngology practice that diagnoses and treats ear, nose, throat, allergy, head and neck conditions in adult and pediatric patients. Core offerings include the H.E.A.R. hearing and balance center, Inspire and Genio implantable sleep apnea therapies, allergy testing and immunotherapy, and in-office diagnostics such as CT scanning, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, ultrasound, and balloon sinuplasty.

Product overview

East Tennessee Ear, Nose, Throat, Allergy, Head & Neck Specialists is a multi-specialty otolaryngology practice offering comprehensive medical and surgical services since 1973. The practice operates three locations (Oak Ridge, Lafollette, and Harriman, Tennessee) with a team of board-certified physicians, physician assistants, and audiologists. The core offerings include Inspire and Genio (FDA-approved implantable sleep apnea devices), H.E.A.R. Services (full-service hearing and balance center), and complete ENT services spanning sinus care, head and neck surgery, pediatric ENT, allergy testing/immunotherapy, cosmetic/facial plastics, and in-office diagnostics including balloon sinuplasty and CT scanning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H.E.A.R. Services: Full-service hearing center that evaluates, treats and prevents hearing and balance disorders, including hearing aid evaluations and fitting.

Products and services

• H.E.A.R. Services Comprehensive hearing and balance disorders evaluation and treatment center offering diagnostic audiological evaluations, hearing aid services, tinnitus retraining therapy, vestibular testing, and custom earplugs for adult and pediatric patients.
• Inspire Therapy Mask-free implantable solution for obstructive sleep apnea for patients who have struggled with CPAP, including an implant, remote control, and smartphone app for treatment management.
• Genio Therapy FDA-approved, battery-free, mask-free treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea using bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation via an externally-powered implant with customizable settings through a smartphone app.
• Sinus Services Board-certified specialists evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the nose and sinuses including nasal obstruction, nosebleeds, sinus infections, rhinorrhea, and sinus and nasal surgery.
• Head & Neck Surgery Surgical services for benign and malignant lesions of the nose, mouth, throat, and neck, including thyroid and parathyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer treatment, head and neck skin cancer, and neck mass evaluation.
• Pediatric ENT Services Specialized ENT care for children including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and treatment of pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions, with surgical procedures performed at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
• Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy Allergen testing for adults and children as young as 5 years of age, preparation of treatment plans, and immunotherapy (allergy shots) for long-term allergy management.
• Cosmetic & Facial Plastics Cosmetic procedures including rhinoplasty, Botox injections, blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), and otoplasty (ear surgery).
• In-Office Diagnostics Advanced in-office diagnostic capabilities including balloon sinuplasty, ultrasound (neck/thyroid), fiberoptic laryngoscopy, CT scanner, allergy testing, audiology, and in-office sinus surgery.
• Sleep Apnea Treatment Comprehensive sleep disorder services including CPAP alternatives such as Inspire and Genio implantable hypoglossal nerve stimulation devices, plus medical and surgical treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Quantifiable outcome

• Appointments available within 1-2 days at main office
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Inspire SleepcoreTechnology or IntegrationOffering Inspire therapy - an FDA-approved mask-free implantable device for obstructive sleep apnea treatment. The practice is certified to offer this therapy as an alternative to CPAP for patients who have struggled with traditional sleep apnea treatment.
• Genio (from Inspire Sleep)coreTechnology or IntegrationOffering Genio therapy - an FDA-approved, battery-free, mask-free treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Features bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation with customizable settings via smartphone app.
• Advanced Family Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulatory surgery center in Oak Ridge where physicians perform outpatient surgical procedures for ENT patients.
• Methodist Medical Center Oak RidgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner where physicians perform inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.
• East Tennessee Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric hospital in Knoxville where physicians perform pediatric ENT surgical procedures.
• Parkwest HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital in Knoxville where physicians perform ENT surgical procedures.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cochlear Limited: Global implantable hearing solutions company (BAHA, Osia, cochlear implants). Comparable as the upstream technology provider whose bone-conduction implant products the practice dispenses via its audiology team.
• West Virginia University Medicine - ENT: Academic health system otolaryngology department offering comprehensive ENT, head/neck surgery, audiology, and allergy care. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary ENT service line serving a similar Appalachian patient demographic.
• Methodist Medical Center (Covenant Health): Regional hospital system and surgery partner where the practice performs inpatient/outpatient ENT procedures. Comparable as a regional incumbent hospital offering ENT service lines in the same Oak Ridge/East Tennessee market.
• ENT and Allergy Associates: Large multi-specialty ENT and allergy physician group practice in the Northeast US with 40+ locations. Comparable as a multi-site, physician-owned otolaryngology practice offering allergy, audiology, and head/neck surgery services across diverse geographies.

Others

• Inspire Medical Systems: Manufacturer of the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation system (and Genio device). Comparable as the technology partner whose products drive the practice's differentiated sleep apnea offering rather than as a competing care provider.
• Beltone: National hearing aid retailer and audiology network. Comparable to H.E.A.R. Services as a hearing aid dispensing and audiology brand competing for the same patient population in hearing-related retail.

Direct peers

• American Hearing & Audiology: Mid-size audiology and hearing aid practice group with multiple locations across the US. Comparable to H.E.A.R. Services for hearing aid dispensing, diagnostic audiology, and balance testing services.
• Cornerstone Ear, Nose & Throat: Mid-size private ENT and audiology practice offering comprehensive otolaryngology, allergy, hearing services, and in-office sinus surgery. Comparable as a physician-led, multi-provider ENT group with integrated audiology and allergy offerings.

Regional players

• Tennessee Otolaryngology Associates: Regional Tennessee-based ENT specialty practice serving adult and pediatric patients with comparable service lines (sinus, allergy, head/neck, audiology). Direct regional peer operating in the broader Tennessee market.
• SleepMed (sleep diagnostics providers): Sleep medicine and obstructive sleep apnea diagnostic and treatment provider. Comparable as a complementary regional provider for sleep apnea evaluation and CPAP alternatives that shares overlap in the OSA patient population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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