Patient Stories
David Dean Dr. Mauldin has been continually empathetic and concerned with my overall health and has shown these same concerns and attention to detail with other family members who have become patients of his because of my experiences. We, in the Hickory area, are fortunate to have this amazing doctor. Full Patient Story The Agee…
Deb Wakefield
Deb Wakefield It is a difficult thing to receive a tough diagnosis. My grandfather received one in the early ‘60s, and the consequence was a laryngectomy at a time when the treatment was deeply impacting. I received the diagnosis of a dysplasia under the left side of my tongue, and my initial thought was of…
David Dean
David Dean Patient Story David Dean Dr. Mauldin came highly recommended by a friend after a lump was found in my jaw area. He showed concern and did an excellent job in walking me through every step of the process. A needle biopsy was performed in his office. After a preliminary look at the cells,…
Agee Family
The Agee Family We first met Dr. Cost when we noticed a small cyst under our son’s (Mason) tongue. Our pediatrician recommended having it checked out and possibly removed. Mason was not quite 3 years old at the time, so you can imagine the anxiety and anticipation that we all had about this visit! During…
New Drug Could Bring Relief to Sinusitis Patients with Nasal Polyps
Sinusitis is one of the biggest chronic health complaints in Hickory. Approximately 37 million Americans are diagnosed with chronic sinus infections. Medications are often ineffective, leaving patients with few options beyond surgery, but a new drug offers promise to people dealing with sinusitis caused by nasal polyps. An Alternative to Sinus Surgery In a move…
Scientists Reverse Tinnitus in Mice: Could Humans Benefit Next?
Somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 million Americans suffer from a ringing in the ears called tinnitus. That translates to about one in five residents of Morganton. A cure for tinnitus has long eluded scientists, but a recent, surprising breakthrough in mice has some excited for a potential solution for humans. What is it like…
Victoria Ingle
Schedule with Dr. Ingle Victoria Ingle is a certified physician assistant from North Carolina. She graduated magna cum laude from Lenoir Rhyne University with a Bachelor of Science in health and exercise science in 2014. She then went on to receive her physician assistant training at Gardner-Webb University, where she graduated with a Masters in…
Eileen Clark
Schedule with Dr. Clark Dr. Eileen Clark was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated magna cum laude from Central Michigan University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders. She then returned to Central Michigan University for graduate school and completed her fourth year externship at Hearing Evaluation…
Singing Helps Kids with Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants help many people with hearing loss in Lincolnton whose impairment is too severe for hearing aids. For children, whose language development is dependent upon an ability to hear, they can be life-changing. In order for kids with cochlear implants to hear even more effectively, researchers recommend singing. The Benefits of Singing with Cochlear…
New Lincolnton Office Hours
Too busy at work to come in for an appointment or get your allergy shot? We will now be offering later hours on Mondays & earlier hours on Thursdays for your convenience at our Lincolnton Office location! Monday Hours: ENT Clinic: 10:00-1:30 & 3:00-6:30 Allergy: 10:00-1:30 & 3:00-6:00 Audiology: 8:30-11:45 & 1:30-5:00 Thursday Hours: ENT…