Southern Hospitality at Southern ENT Specialists By Marsha Cornelius Walking inside Southern ENT Specialists, the first thing patients experience is being greeted by smiling, friendly staff members who make them feel welcome. Southern ENT Specialists is a smaller, family-owned-and-operated practice, and patients can feel the difference almost immediately. After over 10 years serving North Georgia in a large group practice, Dr. James Courtney French founded Southern ENT Specialists to fulfill his dream of combining the most advanced care in ear, nose, and throat medicine with a healthy dose of southern hospitality. His staff of advanced practice providers, nurses, technicians, and support personnel is carefully selected for their combination of superior skill, warmth, and empathy. You wont find a medical office in the city with a better staff, says Dr. French. A physician can only be as good as those who support him, and I am really fortunate to work with such an excellent team. Getting to Know Dr. French Born and raised in Atlanta, Dr. French is a board-certified otolaryngologist, head, and neck surgeon. He has extensive experience providing both surgical and minimally invasive treatment options for the ears, nose, and throat to ensure maximum benefit with minimal risk and down time. Dr. French grew up in East Point and graduated from Georgia State University before completing medical school and residency at Loma Linda University in California. He returned to his roots in Georgia to start a practice near his family and friends. Dr. French believes politeness, kindness, and welcoming attitudes are too often missing from businesses today, and unfortunately, this is especially seen in healthcare. We promise to do our best to always treat our patients as we would want to be treated. Dr. French has been married to his beautiful wife for four years. They have a lovely 2-year-old daughter, who makes each day a new adventure. Their family enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and biking. Recently, Dr. French was awarded the Castle Connolly Award for Top Doctor in Otolaryngology for 2019. Castle Connolly is Americas trusted source for identifying top doctors in Otolaryngology since 1991. Physicians are nominated by their peers throughout the United States. Castle Connolly is a physician-led team of researchers who follow a rigorous screening process to select top doctors from thousands of physicians on both national and regional levels. Dr. Frenchs exceptional patient care, gifted approach to medicine, and utilization of cutting-edge technology earned him this prestigious award. Dr. French especially enjoys treating patients who suffer from chronic sinus and allergy problems, nasal congestion, and snoring/sleep apnea. He focuses on minimally invasive treatments whenever possible. Dr. French has served as an advanced trainer in office-based balloon sinuplasty and sinus and snoring surgery. The balloon technique is a less invasive treatment compared to traditional sinus surgery and is an option for patients looking for an alternative to traditional surgery. When a patient is diagnosed with sinusitis and is not responding to medication, he/she may be a candidate for this advanced procedure. As a leader in his field, Dr. French has taught physicians from across the U.S. how to perform these techniques. Sinus disease and congestion often go hand in hand with allergy problems. Those who have lived in the South during the spring know about allergies. For the occasional sufferer, medications can relieve symptoms. For severe allergies, medications provide some relief, but they dont cure the problem. Traditional allergy therapy can involve committing to a long, inconvenient, and uncomfortable course of painful allergy shots. Southern ENT Specialists can provide an easier, painless alternative. Testing can be done without painful needles, and treatment can be done from home with allergy drops. This innovative treatment saves you time and money by eliminating the need for weekly office visits. In addition to sinus disease and allergies, patients often present with problems related to snoring or sleep apnea, which is usually caused by an obstruction/restriction of air flow through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose. This restriction can cause the airways to collapse, and reduced air flow vibrates tissue against the back of the throat during sleep. Snoring and sleep apnea are not only an annoyance, they can cause marital issues, sleep deprivation, and possibly heart disease and hypertension. Dr. French offers multiple treatment options that can often provide patients with alternatives to CPAP machines and improve comfort. Frequently Treated Conditions: Snoring Ear fullness Sinus issues Nasal drip Congestion Allergies Headaches Hearing lossSchedule an Appointment Southern ENT Specialists is in a new facility, located in the 460 building of the Northside Cherokee Hospital complex. Dont suffer another day with ear, nose, or throat concerns; give Southern ENT Specialists a call. Southern ENT Specialists460 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, #410 Canton, GA 30115678-786-7430 SouthernENTSpecialists.com
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