General Practitioners

• Sinusitis
  Chronic sinusitis can impair breathing, reduce your sense of smell, and cause facial pressure. All of which can impact our exercise, sleep, and overall well being. Some people experience problems but can’t find much to alleviate the symptoms. Fortunately, you can find long-term relief through sinus surgery.
• Medical Weight Loss
  Symptoms of dysphagia may include drooling, difficulty swallowing, the sensation of having something stuck in your throat, tightness in the throat or chest, a chronic “lump” in your throat, weight loss caused by inadequate calorie intake, coughing or choking, and vocal changes.
• Primary Care
  Their special skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults ( American Academy of Otolaryngology ).
• Ear Infections
  Whether your child suffers from tongue tie, chronic ear infections, tonsillitis, allergies, or hearing loss, we can help. OAT offers a wide range of in-office diagnostic tools and procedures and our board-certified specialists compassionately work with you and your child to find the right course of treatment.

Internists

• Endoscopy
  There are many ways, but the most common include a nasal endoscopy which requires a thin flexible tube with a camera to be inserted into the sinuses to allow the doctor to see inside. There is also a CT scan which takes images of your sinus and nasal area. They are great at identifying deep inflammation and obstruction. If your ENT suspects allergies are playing a role than an allergy test will be administered to determine the allergen responsible.
• Cancer Care
  We are pleased to offer innovative and compassionate allergy treatments, audiological screenings, hearing aid services, cancer care, and general ear, nose, and throat care.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Patients with chronic dizziness and balance problems often avoid normal everyday activities for fear of bringing on an attack of symptoms, which may include disorientation, lack of balance, light-headedness, swaying, or, in the case of vertigo, a spinning sensation that can be accompanied by nausea. This may occur when any part of the human balance system gets off track: the inner ear (vestibular), the eyes (visual) or the body and sense of touch (somatosensory). Because any of these different areas of the body may be involved, our clinic works closely with specialists from physical therapy, audiology, otolaryngology and neurology to identify the source of your balance concerns.

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
  Hearing is one of our fundamental senses and essential for most forms of communication. Hearing loss can affect nearly every aspect of life, from work and school performance to social interactions and mental health. Therefore, maintaining your hearing with custom hearing protection is crucial. That’s why we put together this guide breaking down how you can keep your hearing protected.

Endocrinologist

• Thyroid

Radiologist

• Computed Tomography

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Crook, Jr. was born and raised in Memphis and earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Tennessee. He remained in Memphis for graduate medical training in general surgery and otolaryngology at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. During that time, he published a journal article and his findings were presented at lectures in Pittsburgh, Washington DC, and Toronto. Dr. Crook, Jr. then came to Nashville to join his father’s practice in otolaryngology. Since coming to Nashville, he has served as president of the Nashville Academy of Otolaryngology, a board member for the EAR Foundation, chief of Otolaryngology at Baptist Hospital, and on the surgical advisory committee of Centennial Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is an active member of Rotary International. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has been named one of the “Best Doctors in America” by his peers. He treats patients with all ear, nose, and throat diseases. In his spare time he can be found hunting and fishing or spending time with his wife and children.
• Otolaryngology
  Otolaryngology Associates of Tennessee (OAT) is a group of medical and audiological specialists committed to providing excellent ear, nose, and throat care for patients throughout Middle Tennessee. In every aspect of our practice, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a courteous and respectful environment.

Plastic Surgeons

• Rhinoplasty
  For many patients, allergy treatment and antibiotics can control sinusitis; however, for others, surgery may be required. Our highly-qualified ENT surgeons can perform balloon sinuplasty, a minimally-invasive, in-office sinus procedure for patients seeking relief from painful sinus infections. For patients whose breathing problems are caused by the shape of their nose, our physicians can also straighten the wall that runs along the middle of the nose (septoplasty), can decrease the size of the contours on the inside of the nose to improve airflow (turbinate reduction), or can even reposition the bones of the nose to help patients breathe more freely (functional rhinoplasty).
• Plastic Surgery
  Dr. Viner was born in Nashville and raised in Connecticut. He attended Wesleyan University and graduated Magna cum Laude with honors in Philosophy. Dr. Viner returned to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and he completed his general surgery internship and otolaryngology residency in Ohio at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He received special commendation for service at the prestigious Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, and he presented papers at conferences in Chicago, Denver, and Nice, France. As a chief resident, he traveled to Lithuania on a surgical mission trip, teaching current otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery techniques. After residency, Dr. Viner returned to Nashville and joined OAT. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and maintains memberships in the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has been selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” and has served as the chief of Otolaryngology at Baptist Hospital. Dr. Viner cares for the broad array of ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is an avid reader, enjoys playing tennis, and treasures time with his wife and three children.

Dermatologists

• Cyst
• Fungus
  It’s important to know whether your swimmer’s ear is caused by fungus or bacteria to determine which type of medication you need to get better.
• Lesions
  Lesions, internal growths, excessive wax, middle ear infections, vertigo, tinnitus, or inner ear conditions can severely impact your quality of life. Our team of physicians, practitioners, and experienced audiologists will listen to your concerns, conduct thorough diagnostic tests and hearing evaluations, and will recommend the best possible course of treatment.

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy

Allergists

• Allergies
  In our multiple locations throughout the greater Nashville area, OAT strives to uphold this heritage of community awareness and accessibility. In addition to our physician office visits, we offer a full range of ENT-related services such as hearing testing and hearing aid fitting, allergy testing and treatment, custom ear molding, cancer treatments, and pediatric otolaryngology.