Amy Romine, FNP-C
Amy joined Palmetto ENT & Allergy in 2022 and has worked in ENT since 2020. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barnes Jewish College in St. Louis, Missouri in 2012 and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in 2018. Amy is board certified as a family…
Flying with Food Allergies? What You Should Know Before Your Next Trip
According to a study on food allergies, approximately 10.8% of adults are known to be allergic to at least one food. Food allergies can occur at any age, and for some people, they are life-threatening. If you have a serious allergy to certain foods, it’s important to prepare before your next flight. We provide tips…
Can Immunotherapy Help Reduce Dust Mite Allergies?
Do you get itchy eyes, a runny nose or a scratchy throat when you dust the house or take boxes up to the attic? If so, you may be allergic to dust mites – microscopic arachnids that feed on dead skin cells, animal dander and other particles found in dust. Unfortunately, no matter how clean…
What Is Ear Tube Surgery?
Ear tube surgery is performed in order to treat and prevent middle ear infections. The procedure is mostly performed on children; this is because children’s Eustachian tubes – which connect the middle ears to the back of the throat – are much shorter and more horizontal than adults’, making it harder for fluid to drain…
Adult Tonsillectomy & What to Expect
While tonsillectomies are very commonly performed on children, some adults benefit from the procedure, too. Below we review when an adult may need a tonsillectomy, how to prepare for surgery, what the procedure entails and what the recovery process is like. When an Adult Tonsillectomy Is Performed You may need an adult tonsillectomy if: You…
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Andrew Battiata MD
Education James Madison University: BS, Health Sciences Georgetown University Masters of Science Georgetown University School of Medicine Walter Reed Army Medical Center General Surgery Internship National Capital Consortium/ Walter Reed National Medical Center. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency Certification American Board of Otolaryngology Diplomat AAOA (American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy) Professional Affiliations American Academy…
Melanie Seybt MD
Education Vanderbilt University: BS, Mathematics and Chemistry, cum laude Medical College of Georgia, Augusta: M.D. Medical College of Georgia, Augusta: Resident, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Medical College of Georgia, Augusta: Fellow, Endocrine/Head and Neck Surgery Yonsei University or Seoul, South Korea: Trainee with Dr. Woong Youn Chung to learn remote access thyroid surgery with the…
Neal Burkhalter MD
Education University of Georgia: BS, Cellular Biology Mercer University School of Medicine: Doctor of Medicine University of Mississippi Medical Center: Residency, Dept. of Otolaryngology Certification American Board of Otolaryngology Professional Affiliations Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Mercer University School of Medicine American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Awards and Honors Resident…