From sinus surgery and treatment of head and neck tumors, to pediatric infections and hearing loss management, our board certified physicians and experienced staff combine clinical expertise with a compassionate, caring attitude.
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Our Services
- Management of ear, sinus & throat infections
- Treatment of head & neck tumors
- General ear, nose & throat surgery
- Surgery of breathing, sinus & swallowing passages
- Treatment of allergic, sinus, thyroid & voice disorders
- Hearing loss management & hearing aids
- Treatment of nasal congestion, snoring & apnea
The All Clear Blog: Providing Clarity to the World of Ear, Nose & Throat Care
Treating Chronic Sinus Infections: Is surgery the answer?
Hammering facial pain and pressure. Fever and chills. Nasal obstruction. Diminished sense of smell. Coughing. Do you recognize these symptoms? They’re all signs of sinusitis. Acute sinusitis is often marked by a thick, green or yellow nasal discharge and can last up to four weeks or more. Most cases respond well to antibiotics and decongestants, [...]
Overcoming Ear Infections: Six-Year-Old Finds Relief With Surgery
Emily Schadt is all too familiar with ear surgery. Although she is only six years old, she’s already experienced five surgical procedures. Prior to her most recent surgery at CornerStone Ear Nose & Throat, ear infections and eardrum perforations seemed to be a constant presence in her life. Her father, radio personality Paul Schadt, and [...]
Minimally Invasive Sinus Procedure Now Available For Children
Balloon SinuplastyTM, a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of sinusitis, recently received clearance from the FDA for use in pediatric patients.This procedure provides all the benefits of the standard sinus surgery, with less pain and faster recovery time.The physicians of CornerStone Ear, Nose & Throat have performed this procedure with adults for the past [...]
Aphthous Stomatitis: A Common Problem Of Unknown Origin
Aphthous stomatitis, commonly referred to as canker sores, is the most common form of oral ulcerative disease, but its cause is still uncertain. Aphthous ulcers can range from minor to severe in pain and occur in otherwise healthy patients. Etiologic factors such as stress, physical or chemical trauma, food sensitivity and infection related to Helicobacter [...]
The Facts About Wax: New Medical Guidelines Recommend Avoiding Ear Wax Removal
Most people feel the need to remove ear wax or cerumen, which is the mixture of secretion, hair and dead skin. But new guidelines released by the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation state that, as long as the ears are functioning properly, people should leave ear wax in its place.
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Our Board Certified Otolaryngologists
William A. McClelland, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Daron J. Smith, M.D.
Richard Gillespie, Jr., M.D.
Nicholas Lukacs, D.O.
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Our Charlotte and Monroe, NC Offices
Our offices are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Arboretum: (704) 752-7575
Monroe: (704) 289-8220
Monroe at The Park: (704) 290-5995
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