ENT Urgent Care

What ENT Urgent Care does

ENT Urgent Care is a specialty care infrastructure platform that operates a national network of walk-in urgent care clinics focused on ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions. Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Washington, United States, the company organizes independent ENT practices under a unified brand across 14 US states, providing same-day access to ENT specialists without referral requirements. The clinical offering spans seven service categories — ear care and hearing aids, head and neck, allergy testing and immunotherapy, nose and sinus, sleep and snoring, and pediatric ENT — and includes in-office procedures such as balloon sinuplasty, turbinate reduction, nasal cryotherapy, septoplasty, polypectomy, and snoreplasty. The platform currently directs patient traffic to 27+ physical clinic locations operated by affiliated partner practices.

The company's underlying technology stack is operational rather than proprietary: NexHealth powers online appointment booking across all locations, and Rhinogram handles patient text messaging for scheduling, reminders, and follow-up. A Virtual Care (telehealth) service enabling national 24/7 consultations is announced as "coming soon." The revenue model is fee-for-service professional services, with billing routed through insurance providers and self-pay options for uninsured patients; HIPAA and No Surprises Act compliance are documented. The company also provides Good Faith Estimates under federal No Surprises Act requirements.

The business operates a capital-light, franchise-like affiliation model in which independent ENT practices (e.g., Capital ENT, Primary ENT, Gateway ENT, Pikes Peak ENT & Allergy, ENT North Mississippi, ENT Institute Connecticut, Cape ENT, Biltmore ENT, ENT Group Los Angeles, Midwest ENT & Allergy, Queen City ENT, Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee) operate as channel partners under the ENT Urgent Care brand. This structure enables rapid geographic expansion without corporate-owned clinical operations. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on SEO-optimized service pages, organic Facebook and Instagram presence, patient testimonials, and Google reviews. Founder-led with John Boone (Founder & CEO) and Pat Wilson (Founder & President), no funding rounds, institutional investors, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

ENT Urgent Care

Legal name

ENT Urgent Care Inc.

Website

https://enturgent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ENT Urgent Care operates a national network of 27+ walk-in urgent care clinics across 14 US states, providing same-day access to ear, nose, and throat specialists through affiliated independent practices. It serves individual patients seeking immediate treatment for ENT, allergy, sleep, and related conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ENT Urgent Care / Otolaryngology Specialty Care

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

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)

SECONDARYHLALAGAM

ENT (Otolaryngology) Telemedicine Platforms

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Specialty Telemedicine Platforms (e.g., dermatology, cardiology, neurology)

Keywords

• ENT urgent care
• Walk-in ENT clinic
• Ear nose throat specialists
• Allergy immunotherapy treatment
• Sleep apnea diagnosis

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: ENT Urgent Care generates revenue through fee-for-service healthcare visits. The organization bills insurance providers and accepts self-pay patients. The company complies with No Surprises Act requirements for uninsured patients, indicating both insured and uninsured patient revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ENT Urgent Care operates a national network of walk-in urgent care clinics delivering same-day access to ear, nose, and throat specialists across 14 US states, without requiring referrals. The company offers clinical evaluations, minimally invasive in-office procedures, and surgical ENT care under a unified brand, with affiliated independent ENT practices adopting the ENT Urgent Care identity in their local markets. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service urgent care visits billed to insurance providers and self-pay patients.

Product overview

ENT Urgent Care is a national network of walk-in urgent care clinics providing same-day access to ear, nose, and throat specialists. The company operates a unified urgent care model (ENT Urgent Care) with affiliated partner practices across multiple states. Services are organized into seven core categories: Ear Care and Hearing Aids (including ear infections, earwax removal, hearing aids, dizziness/balance), Head and Neck (thyroid, salivary glands, tumors), Allergy Services, Nose and Sinus, Sleep and Snoring, and Pediatric ENT. The company offers a comprehensive suite of minimally invasive procedures including Balloon Sinuplasty, Turbinate Reduction, Nasal Cryotherapy, Nasal Valve Repair, Septoplasty, Snoreplasty, Uvulectomy, and Polypectomy. Treatment options include CPAP therapy management, Oral Appliance Therapy for sleep apnea, Allergy Drops (sublingual immunotherapy), and At-Home Sleep Studies for diagnostics. Virtual Care is announced as coming soon for national 24/7 telehealth access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ENT Urgent Care Walk-In Clinics Walk-in and same-day urgent ENT care clinics providing immediate access to ear, nose, and throat specialists without the need for a referral or long wait times, operating across 27+ locations in 14 US states.
• Ear Care and Hearing Aids Comprehensive ear care service line including treatment for ear infections, earaches, eardrum perforations, earwax removal, dizziness and balance disorders, swimmer's ear, and hearing aid services.
• Head and Neck Services Care for thyroid and parathyroid disorders, salivary gland issues, head and neck tumors, voice and swallowing disorders, and lymph node enlargement.
• Allergy Services Allergy testing and treatments including allergy immunotherapy (shots and sublingual drops) to address the underlying cause of allergies rather than just masking symptoms.
• Nose and Sinus Services Treatment for nose and sinus conditions including deviated septum, nasal fracture, nasal polyps, anosmia (loss of smell), nasal obstructions, and nosebleeds.
• Sleep and Snoring Services Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders including snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, and related conditions through various therapeutic approaches.
• Pediatric ENT Services Specialized ENT care for infants to teenagers covering both clinical and surgical needs including ear infections, tonsillitis, sinusitis, hearing loss, sleep apnea, and speech disorders.
• Balloon Sinuplasty Minimally invasive catheter-based procedure using a small balloon to gently dilate obstructed sinus openings without cutting bone or removing tissue.
• Turbinate Reduction Minimally invasive procedure that decreases the size of inferior turbinates to alleviate chronic nasal obstruction and improve airflow.
• Nasal Cryotherapy Noninvasive in-office treatment using intense cooling via cryoprobe to interrupt overactive nasal nerves that trigger excessive mucus and congestion, without cutting tissue or removing bone.
• Nasal Valve Repair Surgical and non-surgical approaches to reinforce the nasal valve structure, addressing nasal valve collapse that causes chronic congestion and breathing difficulties.
• Septoplasty Surgical procedure to straighten a deviated septum by reshaping or removing deviated cartilage and bone so both nasal passages are properly aligned for optimal airflow.
• Snoreplasty Quick in-office procedure under local anesthesia that injects a hardening agent into the soft palate to create scar tissue that stiffens the palate and prevents vibration during sleep.
• Uvulectomy Surgical removal of part or all of the uvula to reduce snoring and alleviate obstructive sleep apnea symptoms by preventing uvular vibration and airway obstruction.
• Polypectomy Minimally invasive procedure to remove nasal polyps (benign grape-like growths) from nasal passages and sinuses to restore clear breathing pathways.
• Oral Appliance Therapy Custom-fitted mouthpiece worn during sleep to keep the airway open, including mandibular advancement devices (MAD) and tongue retaining devices (TRD) for treating snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea.
• CPAP Therapy Management Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea with ENT specialist support for airway assessment, mask optimization, nasal care, and long-term follow-up.
• At-Home Sleep Study Physician-prescribed portable sleep study that monitors sleep patterns and breathing in the patient's own home to diagnose sleep apnea and other breathing-related sleep disorders.
• Allergy Drops (Sublingual Immunotherapy) Custom allergen extracts delivered under the tongue (SLIT) to retrain the immune system and reduce allergic responses over time. Includes both FDA-approved SLIT tablets and custom compounded allergy drops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day appointments available across all locations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NexHealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationNexHealth provides online appointment booking platform enabling patients to schedule ENT urgent care appointments online at all clinic locations across 14 states.
• Gateway ENTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGateway ENT is a partner practice operating under the ENT Urgent Care network at the Sunset Hills, Missouri location. Part of franchise-style network expansion.
• Capital ENT (Austin Area)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCapital ENT is a partner practice operating ENT Urgent Care locations in Austin, Dripping Springs, Marble Falls, and Lakeway, Texas.
• Primary ENT (Minnesota)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ENT operates ENT Urgent Care locations in Edina, Mankato, and Savage, Minnesota as part of the network.
• ENT North MississippicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENT North Mississippi operates ENT Urgent Care locations in Tupelo, New Albany, Corinth, and Starkville, Mississippi.
• ENT Institute ConnecticutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENT Institute Connecticut operates ENT Urgent Care locations in Glastonbury and Farmington, Connecticut.
• Cape ENTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCape ENT operates ENT Urgent Care location in Lewes, Delaware as part of the network.
• Pikes Peak ENT & AllergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPikes Peak ENT & Allergy operates ENT Urgent Care locations in Colorado including Alamosa, Burlington, and Colorado Springs.
• ENT Group Los AngelescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENT Group Los Angeles operates the Tarzana, California ENT Urgent Care location.
• Midwest ENT & AllergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMidwest ENT & Allergy operates the Sioux Falls, South Dakota ENT Urgent Care location.
• Biltmore ENT (Phoenix)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiltmore ENT operates the Phoenix, Arizona ENT Urgent Care location.
• Queen City ENT UrgentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQueen City ENT Urgent operates ENT Urgent Care locations in Monroe and Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee (OAT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOAT operates ENT Urgent Care locations in Nashville, Chattanooga, and East Brainerd, Tennessee.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. ENT Partners: U.S. ENT Partners is a management services platform that partners with independent ENT and allergy practices across multiple states for back-office, growth, and clinical support—directly analogous to ENT Urgent Care's channel-partner model aggregating ENT clinics under one brand.
• SENTA (Southern Ear Nose Throat & Allergy): SENTA is a national platform of affiliated ENT and allergy physician practices. Like ENT Urgent Care, it scales by onboarding independent specialists into a common brand across multiple states, and overlaps heavily in service line (allergy, sleep, sinus).

Broad incumbents

• AFC (American Family Care) Urgent Care: AFC is one of the largest independent urgent care franchise networks in the U.S. with hundreds of walk-in locations. It competes for general acute-care patients and represents the broader urgent care franchise model that ENT Urgent Care's partner-based structure resembles.
• NextCare Urgent Care: NextCare operates a multi-state urgent care chain with online scheduling and walk-in availability, overlapping with ENT Urgent Care's same-day, no-referral access model for acute ear, nose, and throat complaints.
• U.S. Dermatology Partners: U.S. Dermatology Partners is one of the largest specialty practice partnerships in the U.S., aggregating independent dermatology clinics into a unified network with shared infrastructure—the dermatology analog to ENT Urgent Care and a template for how specialty roll-ups mature.
• CityMD (Summit Health): CityMD is a large multi-state urgent care chain that competes for walk-in, same-day patient demand. While general (not ENT-specific), it directly competes for the same acute-care patient visits that ENT Urgent Care targets.
• GoHealth Urgent Care: GoHealth is a tech-enabled urgent care operator with national scale and integrated online booking. It competes for walk-in same-day acute care volume and represents the kind of incumbent that could potentially add dedicated ENT service lines.

Emerging players

• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Schweiger operates a network of specialty (dermatology) walk-in and appointment-based clinics in the Northeast built by recruiting independent specialists—structurally similar to ENT Urgent Care's specialty-urgent-care playbook, just in a different medical specialty.
• Carbon Health: Carbon Health operates tech-enabled primary and urgent care clinics plus a virtual care platform—comparable to ENT Urgent Care's brick-and-mortar-plus-planned-virtual-care hybrid model, particularly through its consumer-grade booking and patient experience.
• ZoomCare: ZoomCare is an on-demand care platform combining physical clinics with same-day online scheduling and telemedicine. ENT Urgent Care's NexHealth-powered walk-in bookings plus announced Virtual Care mirrors ZoomCare's hybrid model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/enturgent
• Instagraminstagram.com/enturgent
• Xx.com/ENTurgent

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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