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Ear Nose & Throat Consultants - James L Seals Whether you need emergency attention or you're concerned about a long-term health challenge, then the team at Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants of East Tennessee can help. As the trusted otolaryngology specialists to thousands of local people and multiple generations of families since 1976, a reputation has been developed as the premier ENT practice in East Tennessee. Although many of us regularly have our eyes tested, our teeth checked, and a yearly physical, hardly any of us regularly test our hearing.
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Since 1976, Ear, Nose and Throat Consultants of East Tennessee have earned the trust of thousands of patients as well as the respect of numerous physicians and organizations throughout our region. Here are six reasons you can trust us with your ENT care. Our more than 45 years of practice in East Tennessee translates into treating the ear, nose and throat conditions of thousands of patients throughout multiple generations. In addition, our audiologists have more than 75 years of combined experience treating hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders.
Scheduling your appointment is simple. Unfortunately, over 30 million people suffer with chronic sinusitis in the United States alone - creating a staggering number of people enduring uncomfortable and unpleasant symptoms in their daily lives. Symptoms include - Trouble breathing through the nose Excess.
When simple things like eating and swallowing or talking become a challenge for you or a loved one, you need help from doctors who understand the complexity of the head and neck. When these simple processes are cause for concern, East Tennessee doctors and patients seek the help of Ear, Nose and Throat Consultants of East Tennessee for diagnostic and treatment.
About 31 million people in the US experience chronic sinusitis, accounting for more than 16 million outpatient visits on an annual basis. Those affected by ongoing sinusitis experience reduced productivity, difficulty going about their daily routine, and a decreased quality of life.
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Lacey Cottrell
Jun 12, 2022
Dr. Nicholas Panella and the whole staff are just absolutely wonderful! He created a plan on visit one and even confirmed my suspicions that a former ENT misdiagnosed me.
Gloria Gregory
Jan 15, 2022
Dr. Mattingly is a very kind and intelligent physician. His education and training helped him diagnose my problem and guide me to better health. Knoxville is blessed to have him!
Paige Chiaro
Aug 23, 2021
The staff was fast and friendly. Dr. Panella was amazing and made a scary situation so much easier and put my mind at ease. He was very kind, personable, and took time to explain my injury and options with me so that I could rest easy with my plan of care.
Vicki Violette
Aug 17, 2021
Dr. Pannela and his entire staff were wonderful! He was very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive. The time in his waiting room was so short that I didn't even have time to fill out my paperwork. When I commented on the short wait to see him, he said he respected his patient's time and tried never to make them wait. I would highly recommend Dr. Pannela to anyone looking for an ENT!
Terri Schumacher
Aug 13, 2021
I had a favorable experience at ENT Consultants of ET, both with Dr. Johnson, and with Dr. Mattingly, to discuss surgical options to a hearing aid. My husband and I both felt very informed of the procedure which my type of hearing loss would benefit from. That was great news! I recommend this office and these doctors very much! Terri Schumacher
Tao Amanti
Dec 13, 2020
Had tubes put in my ears; The cost was 2x what they quoted me for. Not only that, the side effects have been awful, and they didnt tell me of any of the risks. I have hearing loss, and developed tinnitus. The nurses are never answering their phone. You are very lucky if you get them to respond within 5 days, by which time it's too late to help with your issue.

The doctors aren't really that great either. They seem like they care, but, again, i wasnt told anything about risks, and I am now suffering 10x more than I ever was with my normal problems. I just wanted to be able to ascend high heights without my ear drums exploding, and I instead am expected to pay almost 1.5k after several visits to fix their mistakes, for nothing more than being given tinnitus.
Tracy H.
Dec 10, 2020
Dr. Overholt is the absolute best. He did a repair of my deviated septum and reduced my turbinates about 6 weeks ago and I can finally breathe through my nose for the first time ever. I definitely recommend anyone who has trouble breathing through their nose go and see him. It is a lifechanger.
Abraham Hunter Art
Nov 12, 2020
They just don't do as good a job as they should to warn you of the costs. Bills just keep trickling in for months and even though our insurance is mostly to blame, we needed to be warned how much more pricey the care could have ended up being. The staff seem to care about the patients though and I don't think this is a bad place, just medical costs get way high in the west Knoxville area.

And the lady was RUDE when I called to pay my bill as I tried to see if there was any way I could get my costs down. Other than that, my wife has felt like her life changed so much for the better from her deviated septum being corrected by Dr Wheless.
Bianca Carter
Jan 15, 2019
I love Dr. Sexton! He is absolutely amazing, and I would recommend him to anyone. I suffered from chronic middle ear infections that were beginning to interfere with my quality of life. I was always dizzy, and god forbid I take the elevator at work, not including the pain and money spent on NINE esr infection doctor visits. After trying everything I could think of I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Sexton I was in the next day, and the following day I had tubes in my ears!

I had instant relief and I haven't had an ear infection since. The staff was also super friendly, and helped me get fitted for ear plugs. The ear plugs were fairly cheap ($20) but I wouldn't have even considered any from anywhere else. With it being my first time having tubes I had many questions and was super anxious about getting them, he answered all my questions plus some! Not to mention he's a super nice guy! He really cares about his patients and will even ask about school and other things. It really made the experience wonderful!
Gilo Rex
Jun 12, 2017
Dr. Jon Hayes did a fantastic job! I felt he was extremely knowledgeable and confident, which made me feel much better about my situation. I didn't have a sinus problem. They didn't push anything on me. From what I've read on the internet it would have been very easy to sell me the most expensive thing which was the O.R., he didn't do that. This all happened yesterday and today, after the in house procedure, I feel great! Thank you Doc!