ENT Partners Opens 20th clinic location.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ENT Partners, LLC, a leading Physician Practice Management Company (PPMC) announced that Chicago ENT one of the largest ear, nose, and throat practices in Illinois, and part of the ENT Partners family of practices has opened its newest practice location at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in the Lakeview area of Chicago on August 29, 2023. Chicago ENT-Lakeview, located at 2845 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 807 Chicago, IL, 60657 will provide comprehensive ENT, audiology, sleep, allergy, and facial plastic care to both adult and pediatric patients.
“We are delighted to announce the opening of our sixth office, where we proudly offer ENT services tailored to our patients’ needs. Our commitment to providing exceptional care extends to ensuring convenient access, with same-day or next-day appointments available. This endeavor strengthens our partnership with Ascension, allowing us to extend comprehensive ENT services to both inpatients and outpatients at St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital. We’re excited to continue enhancing the health and well-being of our community,” said Dr. Michael Friedman, Medical Director.
Chicago ENT has six convenient locations in Chicago and one in the near north suburb of Skokie. The new location will have 8 exam rooms, 3 procedure rooms, 2 audiology rooms and an allergy suite. Providers will be able to see more patients in a modern, state-of-the-art setting.
The clinic offers the latest innovations for the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of otolaryngological conditions, including sleep disorders, sinus conditions, allergy testing, thyroid conditions, hearing loss and facial cosmetic procedures.
Chicago ENT-Lakeview will be staffed by 3 board-certified otolaryngologists Jacob Friedman, MD, Adam Levy, MD and TK Venkatesan, MD, a pediatric otolaryngologist, Kathryn Colman, MD an allergist Kirk Shepard, MD, audiologist Stephanie Feller, AuD, and a facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon Caroline Hudson, MD.
“Expanding our footprint and health-system relationships across the Chicagoland area is a great step for ENT Partners,” said Jim Feinstein CEO of ENT Partners. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Chicago ENT’s high level of patient care to the Lakeview community and the incremental patient population St. Joe’s has to offer.”
Patients may schedule appointments at Chicago ENT – Lakeview through their website, ChicagoENT.com, or by calling 773.296.5500.
About ENT Partners
ENT Partners is committed to helping doctors provide comprehensive ENT patient care and growing practices by decreasing administrative burdens and distracting operational tasks. ENTP helps physician practices of every size – from solo to large groups – through a wide range of consulting services. ENTP partner practices are located across 20 locations in the Midwest and the East Coast.
ENT Partners announces Specialty Care Institute receives certification as only one of two American Institute of Balance Centers in the state of Illinois.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., August 8, 2023 – ENT Partners, LLC, a leading Physician Practice Management Company (PPMC) specializing in the Ear, Nose, Throat, Facial Plastics & Sleep industry, today announced that Specialty Care Institute (SCI), has been certified by the American Institute of Balance (AIB) a global leader in the evaluation and management of balance disorders.
SCI is only one of two American Institute of Balance (AIB) Centers of Specialty Care in the state of Illinois. Specialty Care Institute utilizes advanced clinical protocols and advanced technology to provide the most sophisticated level of diagnostic care available in the field of vestibular science.
According to the National Institutes of Health, 90 million Americans will experience dizziness, vertigo or imbalance sometime in their lives. Dizziness is the number one complaint reported to medical providers in adults 70 years of age or older.
Specialty Care Institute’s Medical Director Aijaz Alvi, MD said “Our partnership with AIB will enable us to leverage and connect our diagnostic and rehabilitation professionals to create a seamless continuum of care. We are proud to join the elite group of AIB-certified rehabilitation providers.”
SCI will begin offering specialized testing for those people who are affected by unexplained dizziness on August 1st.
Valerie Martini, AuD lead audiologist at SCI said, “Anyone who is experiencing dizziness, imbalance, vertigo, or any of the above, can schedule an appointment, get diagnosed and find the right treatment quickly.”
Specialty Care Institute consists of four board-certified otolaryngologists, four audiologists, and four clinics throughout the western suburbs of Chicago, located in Elgin, Barrington, Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights.
“This collaboration offers a wealth of opportunities to expand and increase nonsurgical, office-based ancillary services, first and foremost by enhancing patient care by providing a service previously absent in the marketplace. Office-based vestibular balance diagnostic services will enable our physicians us to expand their armamentarium of services and offer patients a potential solution to their balance-related issues.” said ENT Partners CEO, Jim Feinstein.
To learn more about Specialty Care Institute visit Specialty Care Institute
ENT Partners Announces Acquisition of Southern Indiana ENT & Indianapolis Sinus Center
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 25, 2023 – ENT Partners, LLC, a leading Physician Practice Management Company (PPMC) specializing in the Ear, Nose, Throat, Facial Plastics & Sleep industry, today announced it is expanding its footprint in the Midwest and has acquired Southern Indiana ENT & Indianapolis Sinus Center. With four locations in the Indianapolis area, Southern Indiana ENT specializes in the treatments for ear, nose, throat, allergy, and sleep disorders. Headquartered in Columbus, IN, Southern Indiana ENT is one of the most prominent private ENT practices in Indiana.
Southern Indiana ENT’s Partner, Anthony Sanders, MD, said, “This partnership will enable us to leverage the experienced management team and resources of ENT Partners to help Southern Indiana ENT solidify its independence and autonomy. ENT Partners is the perfect partner to accelerate our expansion plans while maintaining our competitive advantages. We look forward to the opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, and recruit and retain top talent…”
Southern Indiana ENT consists of two board-certified otolaryngologists, Nicholas C. Hollenkamp, MD and Anthony D. Sanders, MD, in addition to four advanced practice registered nurse practitioners, a physician assistant, an audiologist, and a board-certified hearing instrument specialist. Southern Indiana ENT has four clinics throughout the Indianapolis area, located in Columbus, Seymour, Franklin and Greenwood.
“We are thrilled to welcome Southern Indiana ENT and the Indianapolis Sinus Center to the ENT Partners family. Strategically, philosophically, and geographically, this partnership is another great fit for us. Entellus Medical designated Southern Indiana ENT as a Center of Excellence and we’re proud to partner with exemplary thought leaders dedicated to mastering procedural techniques, technique refinement and peer-to-peer education ” said ENT Partners CEO, Jim Feinstein.
To learn more about Southern Indiana ENT or Indianapolis Sinus Center, visit Southern Indiana ENT or Indianapolis Sinus Center.
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ENT Partners Announces Partnership with Proponent ENT
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., December 1, 2021 – ENT Partners, LLC, a leading Physician Practice Management Company (PPMC) specializing in the Ear, Nose, Throat & Sleep industry, today announced it has partnered with Dr. Lawrence Berg and Proponent ENT in Elgin, IL.
Proponent ENT has a long-standing reputation as a leading practice offering the full armamentarium of ENT services and the highest quality of care. Founder Lawrence Berg, M.D. and his team have been serving the community since 2002. Dr. Berg has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” multiple times over the years. Chicago Magazine included Dr Berg in their prestigious list of Top Doctors in January 2021 and in their list of Top Surgeons in October 2021.
“I am very happy to be joining ENT Partners and their Specialty Care Institute practice,” Dr. Berg said. “The resources and support staff of ENT Partners have facilitated merging my practice to a larger group and eventually will help with a succession plan. I have been impressed with the expertise ENT Partners has brought to the table, which was especially beneficial to me as an independent physician.”
“Proponent ENT is a strategic, tuck-in acquisition for us,” said ENT Partners CEO, Jim Feinstein. “We intend to merge Proponent ENT with our adjacent partnership at Specialty Care Institute and their 4 locations throughout the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. This merger further solidifies our position in the market. Our new team members and patients will benefit from Specialty Care Institute’s state-of-the-art facility, advanced technology and office-based surgery suite.”
ENT Partners will continue to expand its imprint, both within existing partner practices as well as within new target acquisitions. This will be accomplished through the addition of ancillary service lines, new technologies and the recruitment of additional providers. ENT Partners has achieved strong traction in the U.S. market and is focused on building on this momentum by rapidly scaling its operations.
ENT Partners Announces Acquisition of Suburban Otolaryngology
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., November 18, 2021 – ENT Partners, LLC, a leading Physician Practice Management Company (PPMC) specializing in the Ear, Nose, Throat & Sleep industry, today announced it has acquired Suburban Otolaryngology in Berwyn, IL.
Suburban Otolaryngology is recognized as a premiere practice in ENT medical and surgical services. From sinus and snoring to sleep apnea, allergies and hearing, Suburban Otolaryngology’s comprehensive offerings provide the Berwyn community with high quality, state of the art care.
Dr. Daniel Kurtzman, Medical Director and senior member of Suburban Otolaryngology, said, “ENT Partners is an ideal partner to support the continued growth of Suburban Otolaryngology and we are excited about their partnership during this next phase for our organization.”
The provider team at Suburban Otolaryngology includes two board-certified otolaryngologists: Dr. Daniel Kurtzman and Dr. Anand Ponnappan.
“We are thrilled to welcome Suburban Otolaryngology to the ENT Partners family,” said ENT Partners CEO, Jim Feinstein. “The team at Suburban Otolaryngology brings tremendous experience and expertise to our group and further solidifies our geographical footprint in the Chicagoland area. Suburban Otolaryngology’s established relationships with Rush University Medical Center and Loyola Medicine introduce ENT Partners to new health system opportunities in the Chicagoland market.”
To learn more about Suburban Otolaryngology, visit suboto.com.
ENT Partners Announces Acquisition of Arlington ENT – Head & Neck and Facial Plastic Surgery
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., January 5, 2021 – ENT Partners, LLC – a leading network of Ear, Nose, Throat & Sleep providers, today announced a strategic partnership with its third Chicago-area clinical practice: Arlington ENT – Head & Neck and Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Lawrence Martin is board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. His private practice is in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Martin offers a wide range of services within the surgical specialties of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery and ENT-Head and Neck Surgery, specializing in Rhinoplasty and Rhinoplasty Revision.
“Welcoming Dr. Martin to the ENT Partners team within our Chicago footprint is a key step as we continue to expand our Facial Plastics & Cosmetic ancillary service lines,” said Jim Feinstein, ENT Partners CEO. “Additionally, this particular partnership is a perfect example of the benefits of ENT Partners’ flexible transition and succession planning solutions has to offer physicians like Dr. Martin, his patient base and the communities served.”
Dr. Martin’s mission is to provide the best quality of personalized care for our patients. He is associated with Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights, Illinois and St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He is also an attending surgeon at Northwest Community Day Surgery Center.
“I am quite thrilled to be partnering with ENT Partners. As a solo practitioner, the challenges and costs associated with HR, marketing and IT have proved to be very time consuming, deterring and distracting from what I love best – clinical practice and taking care of patients,” Dr. Martin said. “I look forward to working with the management team and streamlining our administrative processes, as well as taking advantage of leveraging a larger network of providers for sharing best practices and realizing economies of scale.”
To learn more about Dr. Martin’s practice, visit www.lawrencemartinmd.com.
ENT Partners Announces Acquisition of Maryland ENT Center
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., December 31, 2020 – ENT Partners, LLC ends the year in an even stronger position by announcing its most recent acquisition of Maryland ENT Center. With three locations in the Baltimore, Maryland area, Maryland ENT specializes in nasal and sinus disorders, cosmetic surgery of the nose, snoring and sleep apnea, voice and swallowing disorders, hearing and equilibrium disorders, pediatric ENT diseases and head and neck tumors.
“Partnering with ENT Partners, LLC is an exciting next step for our practice,” said Alan Shikani, MD, founder and director of Maryland ENT Center. “Together, we will be in an even stronger position to provide top-tier, specialized ENT care for our patients.”
The provider team at Maryland ENT consists of three board-certified otolaryngologists: Dr. Alan Shikani, Dr. Abraham Gol and Dr. Pat Tana. Dr. Shikani is the Founder and Medical Director of the Maryland ENT Center. He is the Chief of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and LifeBridge Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Shikani is also the founder and director of the Maryland Nose and Sinus Center-RhinologyFellowship ((american-rhinologic.org) and has trained numerous ENT doctors who have come from different parts of the world to spend one year with him specializing in rhinology since 2006. Dr. Shikani was named a “Top Doctor” in the specialty of Otolaryngology by Baltimore Magazine over the past seven consecutive years.
Since its founding in 1997, Maryland ENT Center has been committed to providing comprehensive, individualized care and treatment solutions to the communities they serve. The physical footprint of Maryland ENT Center includes the private practice clinic and office-based Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) located at Union Memorial Hospital, the private practice clinic at Sinai Hospital and free-standing clinic in Lutherville, MD.
“This year was not without its challenges, and we are delighted to welcome the Maryland ENT Center to the fold,” Jim Feinstein, ENT Partners CEO stated. “Maryland ENT Center certainly has a strong history of success. As a company, we are eager to build upon that foundation, fueling greater growth and innovation for years to come. The office-based ambulatory surgery center and fellowship programs are key differentiating factors that will accelerate our growth plans for the market and region.”
To learn more about Maryland ENT Center, visit www.marylandent.com.
ENT Partners Announces Acquisition of Specialty Care Institute
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., November 24, 2020 – ENT Partners, LLC – a leading network of Ear, Nose, Throat & Sleep providers, today announced its strategic acquisition and partnership with Specialty Care Institute.
Specialty Care Institute (SCI) is recognized as a regional leader in ENT medical and surgical services. From sinus and snoring to sleep apnea, allergies and hearing, SCI’s comprehensive offerings provide the Chicagoland community with high quality, state of the art care.
Specialty Care Institute Partner, Aijaz Alvi, MD, said, “This partnership equips us with the management resources and capital investment power we need to lead within our market and maintain our independence. It also allows us to navigate the economic demands required for scalability to ensure future years’ success.”
This partnership supports the already established philosophy of Specialty Care Institute: informed patients and quality care delivered in a comfortable, safe and convenient setting.
The partnership also creates a foundation for Specialty Care Institute to collaborate with other practices in the ENT space more closely, to expand and grow services, and realize greater efficiencies through scale.
Specialty Care Institute consists of two board-certified otolaryngologists, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and two audiologists. Specialty Care Institute has three clinics throughout the western suburbs of Chicago, located in Elgin, Barrington and Hoffman Estates.
“We are thrilled to welcome Specialty Care Institute to the ENT Partners family. This partnership offers alignment from clinical service and quality assurance to strategic geographic locations that expand our footprint in the market. Our goal is to become the leading consortium of comprehensive ENT providers and related ancillary services over the next several years,” said ENT Partners CEO, Jim Feinstein.
To learn more about Specialty Care Institute, visit www.specialtycareinstitute.com.