At Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of East Texas, our board certified physicians are ready to evaluate and treat adult and pediatric illnesses of the head and neck. At our Golden Road facility in Tyler, we offer the full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services. Our patients benefit from the most advanced evaluations and therapies; all available at one convenient location.
Our Sinus & Allergy Center helps to diagnose and treat patients who suffer from sinus pressure, nasal drainage, chronic sore throat, itchy and watery eyes; and also provides comprehensive allergy testing. Full-time, licensed audiologists under the supervision of board certified ear, nose and throat physicians staff our Audio-vestibular and Hearing Aid & Balance Center department. Our testing facility allows us to evaluate balance disorders and hearing loss in patients of any age. We can even perform hearing tests for newborns when necessary. Hearing loss is often due to a medically or surgically correctable problem, and our physicians are ready to help. If hearing aids are recommended, our audiologists can provide hearing aids from any reputable manufacturer. They are trained to fit the most appropriate aid for an individual, not the most expensive one. |
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 Howard S Garb, M.D. is board certified in Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology. After attending medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas he completed his residency at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. |
 Michael R. Lewis, M.D. attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and completed his residency at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Lewis is board certified in Head and Neck Surgery. |
 John F Hudnall, M.D. is board certified in Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, completing his residency at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. |
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Our Audiology Team: |
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 Laurie Hicks, M.S., CCC/A, FAAA is a Clinical Audiologist and has been in practice with ENT Associates for four years. She has been a practicing Audiologist for 24 years. Her clinical areas of expertise are Balance Disorders, Pediatric and general Audiometric evaluations. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and Master of Science Degree in Audiology, both from the University of North Texas. She has her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC/A) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, is Licensed in the State of Texas to practice Audiology and dispense hearing aids, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA) and a member of the Texas Academy of Audiology. |
She obtained her Masters degree in Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Bachelors degree in Microbiology from Texas A&M University. Ms. Roberts has been in practice for 16 years as an audiologist, previously at three otolaryngology clinics in Southeast Texas, as well as at Memorial Hermann Hospital, a level I trauma hospital in Houston, TX. Ms. Roberts enjoys hearing testing of all ages of patients, testing and treatment of balance disorders, and working with hearing aid patients. |
 Lesley Lee, Au.D., CCC/A, FAAA is a clinical audiologist and has been with ENT Associates of East Texas for 1 year. She has 5 years clinical experience. Dr. Lee received her B.S. degree from the University of Texas at Austin in Communications, Sciences, and Disorders. Her M.S. degree is from Lamar University in Audiology and her Au.D. degree is from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Audiology. Dr. Lee’s clinical interests focus on the areas of auditory evoked potentials, pediatric Audiology, and hearing aids. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Dr. Lee is new to East Texas, having moved from Washington this past year. |
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 Fred Beam, HIS, ACA is passionate about hearing healthcare. Intrigued by advances in medical technology, Fred entered the hearing healthcare field in 2001. He quickly became a hearing specialist and practitioner, and attained his license from the State of Texas to dispense hearing aids. He completed his Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2002, and earned certification as an Audioprosthologist from the American conference of Audioprosthology in 2003. Fred is also a member in high standing with the Texas Hearing Aid Association.
Fred has worked with area hearing aid and balance centers, conducted nation-wide patient consulting events, has conducted speaking engagements, and currently serves the East Texas community at ENT Associates of East Texas. Whether evaluating the needs of patients or educating them about new technology to improve their quality of life, Fred Beam embodies patient care and expertise. |
With on-site CT scans, hearing and balance tests, hearing aids, allergy tests, and procedures; we can offer comprehensive care and surgery when necessary. This requires fewer follow-up visits and hospital appointments allowing patients to get home or back to work sooner.
Steuart Heaton, M.D. attended school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed his residency at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Heaton is board certified in Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology. 
Janice Hart, Au.D., CCC/A, FAAA, Director of Audiology, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Communication Disorders. She received a Master of Science degree with a focus in Audiology from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in May of 2002 and completed her Doctor of Audiology degree at Texas Tech University in May of 2003. Dr. Hart has been employed by ENT Associates since June 2002. Her primary focus is on adult and pediatric hearing aids. Dr. Hart holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC/A) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA).
Mary K. Roberts, M.A., CCC/A, FAAA holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association, and she is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. 
Sean Lowery, M.S., CCC/A is a clinical audiologist and has been with ENT Associates of East Texas for over a year. He has close to 3 years of clinical experience. Mr. Lowery received his B.A. degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Communication Sciences & Disorders. His M.S. degree is from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Audiology. He is currently working on his Doctorate of Audiology from Pennsylvania Health & Science University and expects to finish in early 2009. Mr. Lowery holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. 