Allergy & ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee was originally founded in 1973 by Dr. C.K. Hiranya Gowda, MD. Dr. Gowda began practicing at that time in Donelson, TN. In 1996, the practice relocated to Hermitage, TN at the Summit Medical Center Campus attached to Summit Hospital. Dr. Gowda continued to practice Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery until his retirement in 2006. Shortly after Dr. Gowda’s retirement, the practice moved to its current location in the Summit Outpatient Center on the campus of Summit Medical Center. In 2009, the practice was renamed to Allergy & ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee. In 2019, the practice expanded and opened a second office located on South Hartmann Drive in Lebanon, TN.
Currently, our five otolaryngologist physicians are Dr. Lee Bryant, Dr. Scott Fortune, Dr. Justin Morgan, Dr. Robert Frank, and Dr. Amit Patel. Dr. Bryant received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1992 and has been with our practice since 1998. Dr. Fortune received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1993 and has been with our practice since 1999. Dr. Morgan received his medical degree from The University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2000 and has been with our practice since 2009. Dr. Frank received his medical degree from The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2012 and has been with our practice since 2017. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine in 2013 and has been with our practice since 2019. In addition to Otolaryngologist physicians, we also have Dr. Marissa Mencio who is a general surgeon that specializes in the surgical treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease. Dr. Mencio received her medical degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2014 and has been with our practice since 2023.
Our practice continues to follow the high standards for excellence in patient care as established by Dr. Gowda. All five of our otolaryngologists are board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. We offer the following treatment options for our patients: adult and pediatric diseases of the ear, nose, and throat; head and neck surgery; balance disorders; allergy testing and treatment; comprehensive hearing testing; and hearing aid sales and services.
Mission Statement: At Allergy and ENT Associates we believe that diseases affecting the ear, nose and throat have a profound impact on a patient’s quality of life and deserve thoughtful, thorough, and compassionate treatment. We are committed to providing excellent patient care through professional development, patient engagement and patient access. We believe that our team of professionals can provide world class and rewarding care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance by fostering a collegial atmosphere that is supported by a culture of friendship and respect.
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