Our Caregivers: Board Certified Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists and Audiologists

Physicians

All of the physicians at Cornerstone Ear, Nose & Throat are Board Certified in otolaryngology and maintain staff privileges at Carolinas Healthcare System and Presbyterian Healthcare hospitals. Most importantly, they offer specialized ear, nose and throat care in a compassionate, comforting environment.

William A. McClelland, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Clinical expertise and an unwavering commitment to each patient – these are the principles with which Dr. McClelland founded Cornerstone Ear, Nose & Throat. An honors graduate of Princeton University, Dr. McClelland earned a medical degree from the University of Virginia. He then completed five years of post-graduate training in both surgery and otolaryngology at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Dr. McClelland is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Medical Association and the North Carolina Medical Society.

Daron J. Smith, M.D.

Dr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed an internship in general surgery and residency in otolaryngology at the University of Louisville. Since joining Cornerstone Ear, Nose & Throat in 1998, Dr. Smith has gained a reputation for providing comprehensive patient care with both proficiency and compassion. He is a member of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Medical Association.

Richard Gillespie, Jr., M.D.

Dr. Gillespie earned his medical degree at the Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency in otolaryngology and surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His special medical interests include otology and pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders. He is a member of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Medical Association.

Nicholas Lukacs, D.O.

Dr. Lukacs is a graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University, where he earned the Carnegie Medal for Academic Excellence. He completed his otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery residency at POH Regional Medical Center in Pontiac, Michigan. His training includes general adult and pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck oncology, with a particular interest in facial cosmetic surgery and disorders of the voice. Dr. Lukacs is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Audiologists

Meghan Jensen, Au.D, CCC-A

Education:: Au.D., Audiology, Salus University; M.A., Audiology, University of Maryland; B.S., Speech Pathology and Audiology, West Virginia University
Certification and Licensures:: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A); North Carolina State Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Board; North Carolina Audiology License
Organizations:: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); American Academy of Audiology, Fellow (FAAA)

Donna R Grant, Au.D, CCC-A

Education:: Au.D., Audiology, Towson University; M.A., Counseling, Webster University; B.A., Speech Pathology and Audiology, South Carolina State University
Certification and Licensures:: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A); North Carolina Audiology License
Organizations:: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); American Academy of Audiology, Fellow (FAAA)