Ahead of Your Appointment
We appreciate your decision to trust ENT Consultants of East Tennessee with your ear, nose, throat, and hearing care. To help ensure your visit is smooth, efficient, and stress-free, here’s what you can expect and how to prepare for your upcoming appointment.
Ahead of Your Appointment
We appreciate your decision to trust ENT Consultants of East Tennessee with your ear, nose, throat, and hearing care. To help ensure your visit is smooth, efficient, and stress-free, here’s what you can expect and how to prepare for your upcoming appointment.
Preparing for Your Visit
Location and Arrival
Our clinics are conveniently located across East Tennessee, with easy access and ample parking. When you arrive, our friendly front-desk team will guide you through a quick check-in process.
You’re welcome to relax in our comfortable reception area while we prepare for your appointment.
What to Bring
Please bring the following items with you:
Any hearing aids or assistive devices you currently use
A list of your current medications
Information about your medical history related to ENT or hearing concerns
Your insurance card and a form of identification
Recent test results or referral notes (if applicable)
During Your Appointment
1. Comprehensive ENT Evaluation
Your visit will begin with a thorough evaluation tailored to your symptoms, whether related to sinus issues, throat concerns, allergies, voice changes, balance problems, or ear/hearing symptoms.
2. Visual and Diagnostic Examination
3. Discussion of Your Symptoms & Health History
4. Testing & Assessment (If Needed)
5. Treatment Options & Recommendations
Meet Your Providers
Jonathan P. Hayes, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
S. Mark Overholt, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Nicholas J. Panella, M.D.
Advanced Certification in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
David G. Sexton, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Jameson K. Mattingly, M.D.
Board Certified: Neurotologist Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Jaron Densky, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Physician of Excellence - Inspire Sleep Apnea Therapy
Jay M. Andross, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Meade Edmunds, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Advanced Certification in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Michael Larkner, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Ricarda Hopper, PA-C
Physician Assistant-Certified
Meet Your Providers
Jonathan P. Hayes, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
S. Mark Overholt, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Nicholas J. Panella, M.D.
Advanced Certification in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
David G. Sexton, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Jameson K. Mattingly, M.D.
Board Certified: Neurotologist Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Jaron Densky, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Physician of Excellence - Inspire Sleep Apnea Therapy
Jay M. Andross, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Meade Edmunds, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Advanced Certification in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Michael Larkner, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Ricarda Hopper, PA-C
Physician Assistant-Certified
Meet Your Providers
Jonathan P. Hayes, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
S. Mark Overholt, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Nicholas J. Panella, M.D.
Advanced Certification in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
David G. Sexton, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Jameson K. Mattingly, M.D.
Board Certified: Neurotologist Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Jaron Densky, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Physician of Excellence - Inspire Sleep Apnea Therapy
Jay M. Andross, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Meade Edmunds, M.D.
Board Certified: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Advanced Certification in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Michael Larkner, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Ricarda Hopper, PA-C
Physician Assistant-Certified
Latest News
Patient Resources
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Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
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Oct 5, 2026
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month!
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Jonathan P. Hayes
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Sep 28, 2026
September is World Alzheimer's Month!
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Jameson K. Mattingly
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Aug 24, 2026
Living with an inner ear condition isn't like dealing with standard hearing loss.
Latest News
Patient Resources
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Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
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Oct 5, 2026
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month!
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Jonathan P. Hayes
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Sep 28, 2026
September is World Alzheimer's Month!
Latest News
Patient Resources
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Stephen A. Wheless, M.D.
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Oct 5, 2026
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month!
|
Jonathan P. Hayes
|
Sep 28, 2026
September is World Alzheimer's Month!
|
Jameson K. Mattingly
|
Aug 24, 2026
Living with an inner ear condition isn't like dealing with standard hearing loss.
Trusted by Tens of Thousands of Patients as East Tennessee’s Premier Otolaryngology Practice for Over 45 Years
Trusted by Tens of Thousands of Patients as East Tennessee’s Premier Otolaryngology Practice for Over 45 Years
Trusted by Tens of Thousands of Patients as East Tennessee’s Premier Otolaryngology Practice for Over 45 Years