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About admin

I am an Otolaryngologist, commonly known as an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physician and surgeon. Currently, I am a member of ENT Specialists, PLLC that practices in Lexington, Georgetown, and Frankfort, KY. My practice consists of General ENT, but my interest and expertise is centered around pediatric ENT treatments, nasal and sinus disorders, chronic ear infections and hearing loss, and facial skin cancer surgery. I attempt to provide the highest quality medical care, using the most current research and surgical techniques, but also to care for each individual patient as if they were a member of my family.

A cold or sinus infection: How to know and treat?

Rhinosinusitis, commonly referred to as an upper respiratory infection (URI), is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. Adults can acquire a URI 2-3 times a year (commonly 8-10 times a year for kids). We all know … Continue reading

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A Lesson from My Aging Knees

As typical on Saturdays, I went for a run this morning to clear my head. It was idyllic of early autumn here in the Bluegrass: a clear blue sky, a cool breeze, and a touch of auburn color in a … Continue reading

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Religion and Jesus: There’s a Difference?

For most of my life, religion meant nothing much more than the struggle to follow a bunch of rules. Despite this thinking, I still would have said I followed the religion of Christianity. Notwithstanding (and even though I wouldn’t have … Continue reading

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Existence or Essence: Which Came First?

Jean-Paul Sartre famously said “Existence precedes essence.” By this, he was expressing his view that life, in general, provided no essence, or meaning or purpose; any subsequent essence to one’s life is established by an individual alone. Sartre was an … Continue reading

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Christian, Are You Missing Something?

Excluding 6-7 years during my time at WVU studying (ok, and occasionally partying), I’ve always attended a Christian church. I was an active participant during junior high and high school ministries, and was even baptized during junior high. Upon getting … Continue reading

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“There’s Something about Mary”: What we all need.

If you’re around my age, then you probably remember the movie “There’s Something About Mary.” The politically-incorrect comedy tells us of a love story, of sorts, where an ‘average Joe’ gets the woman of his dreams, Mary. Throughout the movie, … Continue reading

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Truth: Ignore It, or Seek It?

Truth is important. Let’s see if you agree. Imagine lying on your favorite couch on a rainy Saturday afternoon, one perfect for a nap. Your 5 year-old is in the kitchen and it’s unusually quiet throughout the house. You ask … Continue reading

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The One Principle I Remember from Calculus

“What is the purpose of learning this stuff?!” On a fall day in 1995 at St. Mary’s High School, undoubtedly out of my frustration with the subject, I asked this question of my Calculus teacher. Mrs. Suzanne Rouse, a very … Continue reading

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Can We Answer the Mystery?

When I was a kid, I was not a reader. Only the encouragement (or bribery) of free pizza from Pizza Hut (“Book It”!) really worked. However, some of the books I did enjoy were the “Hardy Boys” mystery series. In … Continue reading

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The Significance of Easter

We almost universally live as though we are not going to die. It’s true. Most of us totally ignore the fact our death is 100% guaranteed. We even hate to talk about dying and death. When times come which we … Continue reading

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