In-Office Sinus CT Scan
Carolina Ear Nose & Throat Practice brings technology closer to its patients. Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat/Head and Neck Surgery Center in Hickory became only the third ENT practice in the state to incorporate an in-office CT scanner to its clinical practice. Traditionally performed in a hospital setting, office based CT scanners are the newest…
In-Office Thyroid/Neck Ultrasound
Several of our physicians are qualified to successfully and safely perform ultrasound-guided (US) fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of thyroid nodules in the office instead of referring patients to a hospital-based radiologist for the procedure. Having an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon perform FNAB in the office saves the patient time. Traditionally, patients were referred to a…
Our Four Pillars
Impactful We act with purpose and empower ourselves and our patients through education. We are fully present to what someone else is saying by processing words without distraction and seeking emotional understanding before engaging. We work hard to understand the needs of our patients in order to create intentional positive change. Determined We are able…
David Ethan Melon, MD FACS Appointed to the Board of the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
David Ethan Melon, MD FACS has been appointed as Young Fellow Representative to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NC-ACS). Dr. David Melon current serves as the President and CEO of Carolina ENT/HNSC. Under his leadership as Chairman of the Board of Viewmont Surgery Center, a strategic…
Training The Workforce of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow
Dr Will Harrill was an invited panelist at the 2018 Society of University Otolaryngologists Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. The panel entitled “Training the workforce of today for the challenges of tomorrow” explored current issues in otolaryngology residency training and matching anticipated workforce needs. Dr. Harrill presented preliminary data from his recent research paper “Contemporary…
Radiology Services
Skin Cancer Surgery
Surgery is the most common treatment for skin cancer. Whether you’re suffering from basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer or melanoma, chances are your doctor will recommend a surgical procedure to remove the tumors and, often, cancerous lymph nodes as well. Surgery Types There are a variety of skin cancer surgery procedures to consider based…
Skin Lesions
A skin lesion is a part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it. There are two categories of skin lesions, primary and secondary. Primary skin lesions are present at birth or are acquired over your lifetime. A birthmark would be an example of a primary skin…
Head & Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are those that grow in and around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses and mouth. The majority of these cancers are squamous cell carcinomas that form in the cells lining the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck. They often spread to the lymph nodes, but are highly curable if discovered early….
Head and Neck Masses
A number of masses may develop in your head or neck; these masses may also be called growths, tumors, lumps or bumps. While some head and neck masses are cancerous, many are not. It is important to see a physician if any abnormal bump or lump persists for more than two weeks. If a cancer…