Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted ENT Specialists in Western North Carolina
Mountain Ear, Nose & Throat has served Western North Carolina for over 35 years, providing ethical, state-of-the-art ENT care. Our team of specialists combines decades of experience with personalized treatment plans to address hearing, sinus, throat, and related conditions. We maintain partnerships with regional hospitals and primary care providers to ensure comprehensive care options for patients.Our commitment to advancing medical expertise includes adopting minimally invasive technologies like Inspire therapy for sleep apnea. With four locations across the region, we remain dedicated to improving community health through compassionate, evidence-based practices.
Services
Allergy Testing
Sinus Surgery
Hearing Evaluation
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Pediatric ENT Care
Tinnitus Management
Thyroid Surgery
Ear Infection Treatment
Rhinitis Therapy
Vertigo Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 35+ years serving Western North Carolina communities
- Specialists in minimally invasive sinus procedures
- Integrated hearing and ENT care under one roof
- Personalized treatment plans for chronic conditions
- Board-certified physicians with academic affiliations
Associations and certifications
- Stryker Medical National Center of Excellence
Services
Allergy Testing
Our specialists use skin testing to identify allergens causing chronic symptoms. Patients receive tailored treatment plans including immunotherapy and environmental controls. We treat both seasonal and year-round allergies affecting quality of life.
Sinus Surgery
Minimally invasive procedures like balloon sinuplasty treat chronic sinusitis. Our surgeons address structural issues causing recurring infections using advanced imaging and endoscopic techniques for lasting relief.
Hearing Evaluation
Comprehensive audiological assessments diagnose hearing loss and tinnitus. We offer hearing aid fittings, repairs, and assistive listening devices through our Salyer Hearing Center with personalized follow-up care.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
FDA-approved Inspire therapy and CPAP alternatives treat moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea. Our ENTs evaluate anatomical causes and implement surgical or device-based solutions to improve sleep quality.
Pediatric ENT Care
Specialized treatment for childhood ear infections, tonsillitis, and breathing disorders. Our team addresses developmental concerns with family-centered care using child-friendly diagnostic methods and treatment approaches.
People
Benjamin Douglas, MD
Founder
Co-founded Mountain ENT in 1985 after military service. Specialized in advancing regional access to specialty ENT care through community-focused practice development.
John Buenting, MD
ENT Specialist
Joined in 2003 after academic practice at UNC Chapel Hill. Implements innovative sinus treatments and maintains full clinics across multiple locations.
Shawn Kosnik, MD
ENT Surgeon
Former Naval hospital ENT chief since 2009. Specializes in complex thyroid and sleep apnea surgeries while maintaining regional practice leadership.
Questions
What conditions do your ENT specialists treat?
We treat ear infections, sinus issues, hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, throat disorders, and pediatric ENT conditions using medical and surgical approaches.
Do you offer same-day appointments for urgent issues?
Our locations prioritize urgent cases like severe infections or breathing difficulties. Contact clinics directly for immediate care availability.
What hearing aid brands do you carry?
Salyer Hearing Center offers multiple brands with varying technology levels. Our audiologists help select appropriate devices based on hearing needs and budget.
Are your physicians board-certified?
All ENT physicians maintain board certification in otolaryngology with ongoing continuing education in latest treatment protocols.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We work with major insurance providers. Contact your location directly to verify specific plan participation and coverage details.
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Reviews (6)
Kay Gill
Oct 25, 2021
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Never heard from them unless I called and even then had the run around. Not caring and professional in my opinion
Janna Campbell
Sep 05, 2021
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Professional, empathetic, thorough and explanations for everything. The best choice I could have made.
Marchelle Sparks
Sep 27, 2020
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The staff was wonderful. My doctor there cleared my problem up in 2 visits and I had suffered for a year after having sinus surgery from another doctor. I recommend this practice completely.
Blue MountainCur
Feb 06, 2020
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Good location, good waiting room. Office crew seem very professional, I didn't have to wait very long. The doctor and crew were also very professional and efficient.
Kent Edwards
Jul 16, 2019
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My first visit was today in the Asheville , NC office. The staff was friendly, professional and very helpful. I was seen by Dr. Buenting, he is very thorough, personable and knowledgeable. Very pleased with my visit.
Yms
Aug 04, 2018
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I had the balloon sinus procedure performed by Dr. Benjamin Douglas in September 2018. After suffering with sinus headaches, infections, pressure. and post nasal drip for over twenty years, I finally have some relief! It's only been a few weeks and I can breathe. The procedure opened up my sinuses, relieved pressure and somehow even reduced my post nasal drip. The procedure itself was not painful at all. Afterwards, I didn't even need anything for pain and could notice an improvement almost immediately! Dr. Benjamin and his staff were so pleasant and helpful and I feel like I got excellent care
