News & Articles

As one of the oldest otolaryngology practices in the Raleigh area, we've witnessed firsthand over the years the ever-changing nature of the medical field. Below you will find articles and discussions reflective of ongoing dialogs in the medical field, enabling Raleigh Ear, Nose, and Throat to provide the best care for our patients, based on experience as well as modern discovery and innovation.

Hearing loss may lead to other ailments
For people with impaired hearing, being fitted with the right kind of hearing aid is important in preventing social isolation

Patients' Choice Physician
Dr. Kevin Doyle recognized as 2011 Patients' Choice Physician

North Carolina's Best Doctors
Dr. Hubert C. Patterson and Dr. Stephen E. Boyce will be named as a North Carolina's Best Doctor.

Shocking Bell's Palsy Still Baffles
From USA Today - Despite nearly 200 years of investigation, doctors are not sure what causes Bell’s Palsy or how to treat it—as evidenced by two recent scientific reviews that came to different conclusions

Sinusitis now can be treated with balloon procedure
From USA Today - "It's full of yellow pus. It's fluorescent yellow," says Kristin Thomas, who has been my primary care physician for nearly 10 years.

Cutting-Edge Sinus Treatment Offers New Hope
From ABC News - It's an annual rite of passage for those who suffer from seasonal allergies: sinuses so blocked it's difficult to breathe, a recurring headache, a feeling of constant "pressure" on the face.