General Practitioners

• Cryotherapy
  The RhinAer procedure is preferred over a similar relatively new procedure (ClariFix® Cryotherapy), which uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy the nerve tissue. However, this can cause temporary brain-freeze headaches afterward. The RhinAer procedure is not associated with this side effect.
• Sinusitis
• Medical Weight Loss
• Pediatric Care
• Snoring
  Dr. Yium’s practice includes the evaluation and treatment of many head and neck disorders including sinusitis, nasal obstruction, allergy, snoring and sleep apnea, thyroid nodules, chronic ear disease, dizziness, voice disorders, and head and neck cancer.
• Smoking Cessation
  Many people with sinus conditions respond well to medical treatment including antibiotics or other medications, allergy treatment or environmental changes such as smoking cessation. If you do not respond to medical treatment, you may be a candidate for a sinus surgical procedure. Sinus disease symptoms may include...
• Ear Infections
  Strep throat is an infection caused by a particular strain of streptococcus bacteria. This infection can also damage the heart valves (rheumatic fever) and kidneys (nephritis), cause scarlet fever, tonsillitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, and ear infections. Symptoms of strep throat often include fever, white draining patches on the throat, and swollen or tender glands in the neck. Children may have a headache and stomach pain.
• Sleep Disorders
  Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder caused by repeated interruptions in breathing while you sleep. The Inspire system can alleviate this issue by delivering stimulation to key airway muscles, helping the airway remain open during sleep. Best of all – no mask or hose is required.
• Immunizations
  The evaluation includes a medical assessment, audiological testing with and without amplification, speech perception testing, and CT scan. Speech-language evaluation and psychological evaluation may also be required. A meningitis vaccination is required of all cochlear implant recipients.

Internists

• Endoscopy
  Dr. Boerner has a special interest in treating all adult and pediatric ENT issues including sinus and allergy, thyroid/parathyroid disorder s, salivary gland diseases, ear/otologic diseases, vocal cord/airway disorders, surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea, and head and neck cancers. He has additional training in the newer technologies of hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant for obstructive sleep apnea, salivary endoscopy and balloon sinuplasty.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  As a board-certified head and neck surgeon, Dr. James Kemper subspecializes in otology and neurology. He joined Austin ENT Clinic in April 2011 after more than 10 years of solo practice.
• Multiple Sclerosis
  There are various options for treating balance disorders. One option includes treatment for a disease or disorder that may be contributing to the balance problem, such as an ear infection, stroke, or multiple sclerosis. Another option includes balance retraining exercises. For those diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, dietary changes such as reducing sodium intake, reducing alcohol, caffeine, and/or avoiding nicotine may be helpful.

Endocrinologist

• Hypothyroidism
  Enlarged thyroid glands – also known as goiters – are those with or without multiple nodules or cysts, which are solid or fluid-filled growths. Sometimes goiter is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormone production (hyperthyroidism) or an underproduction of hormones, known as hypothyroidism.
• Thyroid
• Thyroid Cancer
  Austin ENT Clinic provides a full range of services designed to treat the needs of hearing loss sufferers, patients experiencing dizziness and balance problems, allergy sufferers, thyroid cancer patients, musicians with hearing loss and voice concerns, and those with snoring problems or difficulty breathing.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Dr. Butler is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and evaluates parotid neoplasms, thyroid nodules and other neck masses. He is ACS trained in ultrasound and needle biopsy which assists with determining if surgery is indicated or can be safely avoided.
• Computed Tomography
  Our physicians will do a thorough examination in our office that many times will include a CT scan of the sinuses to accurately assess the specific areas involved. CT scanning can be done in our Central Austin location, allowing a review of the results on the same or next day.
• Chemotherapy
  Surgery may be required for large cysts and tumors, while some benign and cancerous tumors can be treated with radiation and chemotherapy.
• Radiation Therapy
  If detected early, head and neck cancer is often curable. Possible treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these, some of which can affect eating, speaking, or even breathing. In that instance, patients may require rehabilitation.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  After earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Dr. David Tobey completed his internship in Boston and residency in general surgery and otolaryngology at the University of Washington in Seattle.
• Ear Surgery
  After practicing general otolaryngology for two years, Dr. Kemper’s interest in ear surgery led him to pursue a fellowship in otology and neurology at The Otology Group in Nashville, Tennessee under the guidance of renowned neurotologist Michael E. Glasscock, III, MD and Wes Kreuger, MD.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Prior to joining Austin ENT, she worked for five years as a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery. She now works with Dr. Kemper in the field of otology/neurotology.
• Otolaryngology
  Since its establishment more than 50 years ago, Austin ENT Clinic has grown to become one of the foremost ear, nose, and throat clinics in the nation. Please visit our Services section to see some of the various services that are provided by our 15 specialists, all of whom are certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Dr. Nolen is a native Texan and graduated from Texas A&M University. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston where he served as class president. He then completed his residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nolen then pursued advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California-Davis under the directorship of Dr. Jonathan Sykes, one of the premier facial plastic surgeons in the country.

Plastic Surgeons

• Plastic Surgery
  Dr. Mark Dammert is originally from Dallas and feels very fortunate to call Central Texas home. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, he received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He finished his specialty training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Louisiana State University (LSU) and subsequently completed a prestigious fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at LSU. Dr. Dammert is the immediate past Chief of Surgery at Seton Medical Center, Hays County.

Allergists

• Allergies
  If your physician recommends an allergy test, Austin ENT Clinic performs allergy testing at our Central Austin, South Austin, and Kyle locations. We offer standard IgE skin testing as well as RAST (radioallergosorbent test) testing, which involves drawing blood for analysis.