Integrated Ear Nose & Throat

My primary care doctor referred me to Dr. Walker at Integrated ENT after I saw her about an inflamed tonsil. Although I had to wait a few weeks for an appointment, the front office staff was very helpful in getting me scheduled and calling with reminders. They were also very nice and efficient when I arrived for my appointment. Once in the appointment, my history with this inflamed tonsil was taken and then Dr. Walker came in. He looked in my throat for less than 20 seconds with a small light and a tongue suppressor and determined instantly that I needed my tonsils taken out because I had tonsil stones, something I’ve never had before. He said that my tonsils were large and infected and I would feel better once they were out. He did not recommend any other options or offer to explore other treatments and insisted that this is what needed to happen. I trusted him to know what he was doing and I was encouraged to book an appointment for surgery on the spot. I said I needed a day or two to think about it and contact my insurance about costs. I called the surgery center and the anesthesiologist regarding the cost and after a few hours, decided to go ahead with the surgery.
Fast forward to six days before surgery when I received a phone call stating that I would owe over $ 2,000 the day of my surgery which I was not told about when I called for cost estimates. They said they could offer me a payment plan but it was over $ 500 per month and that was the best they could do. I’m only 24 years old and right out of college with a wedding coming up in December. There’s absolutely no way I could pay $ 500 a month plus fees for the other doctors for a surgery, let alone $ 2,000 upfront. I had already spent hundreds of dollars on medicine (this was $ 150 by itself), a humidifier, ice packs, two weeks worth of soft foods, and had rearranged my work schedule, dog walks, etc. I was beyond frustrated and still am. I canceled my surgery and made an appointment with another local ENT who has the best reviews on multiple websites. I was able to book an appointment for three days after I called. The new ENT wanted to do an endoscopy just to be sure that he wasn’t missing anything and that he was as thorough as possible before recommending a treatment. While doing the endoscopy, he showed me the entire procedure on the computer screen and explained what the different parts of my nose and throat were in an easy to understand way. There was literally nothing wrong with my tonsils other than a very small inflammation on one that is likely caused by acid reflux or allergies. No tonsil stones, no infected tonsils, and taking my tonsils out would have done nothing to help me at all. We are now treating my allergies and it’s working.
Before you decide anything with Dr. Walker, PLEASE get a second opinion before you waste your money on a surgery you do not need. Please make sure that your doctor is thorough and spends a decent amount of time actually looking in your throat before determining the problem and ask for other treatment options. I learned my lesson! Dr. Walker is a very kind man who seems very experienced but he just did not get it right and I feel it’s because he did not spend enough time looking at my throat properly. Do your homework and know about surgery costs up front so you aren’t put in the same position I was.

Great folks, knowledgeable, very good at what they do. Dr. Clark Walker (ENT) and Barb Haymond (Allergist) are very good at what they do. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

A family friend referred me to Dr. Pingree at Integrated Ear, Nose and Throat. I HIGHLY recommend him! Whether you suffer from with chronic allergies or desire facial aesthetic surgery, Dr. Pingree is your man!
I knew I had some exceptionally horrific sinus problems, and I was really nervous to discover exactly what they were. I was put at ease from the moment I set foot in the office.
Everything is documented electronically into the patient’s file – no shuffling through pages and pages of medical history here! Dr. Pingree could tell that I was nervous, but he has this way about him that is incredibly calming. He explained exactly what he needed to do before taking action, ensuring that I was comfortable during the exam.
After numbing my sinuses with a Novocaine spray, he took a peek into the depths of my face through my nose (it really wasn’t as bad as it sounds). There was some major blockage from several polyps, in addition to a deviated septum. Dr. Pingree discussed my symptoms and the non-​surgical steps I could take to reducing inflammation. Performing daily nasal irrigation, using Flonase and limiting alcohol consumption were some of these measures.
After a CAT scan, Dr. Pingree determined that surgery would be the best solution, but he gladly left the non-​surgical route open. Due to the extent of my problems, I decided that surgery would be best. I was set up with a bunch of supplements that I immediately began taking to speed up the post-​surgery healing process, all of which can be purchased at Integrated ENT.
Just a note: I’ve been taking Thymic Formula for three years now and I’ve recommended it to several friends. This is truly a miracle multivitamin; my nails are hard as diamonds, my hair is thicker than ever, and my complexion is flawless. This multivitamin alone will dramatically improve your health.
After discussing the procedure with Dr. Pingree, we were ushered into Julie’s office. Julie snapped some pictures of my face (front, side and angled views), which were uploaded to the computer. Using cutting-​edge software, Julie «edited» my face to simulate the results post-​op. So exciting!!!
Next we were guided to Corby’s office to schedule the procedure. Payment options were explained, and she eased my nerves while discussing post-​op care.
During every appointment Dr. Pingree went out of his way to ensure that I was comfortable. I couldn’t be more pleased with the final results. Dr. Pingree performed a miracle; not only am I healthier, but I can breathe, taste and I’m no longer self-​conscious for the first time in my life. He’s kind, personable and – most importantly – is BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL at what he does.