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• posted: Feb. 24, 2026
• Sleep disorders

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early can take a toll on both physical health and daily functioning. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders and Read More

• posted: Jan. 12, 2026
• Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can affect communication, confidence, and overall quality of life. Whether it develops gradually or suddenly, identifying the cause and receiving timely treatment can make a meaningful difference. At Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2026
• Ear Tubes

Recurring ear infections and persistent fluid buildup can affect more than just your child’s hearing—they can also impact sleep, behavior, and language development. If your child’s ENT specialist recommends ear Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2026
• Thyroid Removal

The thyroid gland plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, energy, and hormone balance throughout the body. However, when something goes wrong with this small but powerful gland, it can Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2023

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• posted: Aug. 21, 2023

We are so excited about our ESENT KIDS area! It is so colorful and fun. We love our little patients! Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2019

One of the most important jobs that we have as physicians is the diagnosis and treatment of infections. As an ENT, I constantly battle the microscopic villains which frequently find Read More

• posted: Aug. 24, 2018

One of the most common conversations I have with parents every day concerns the tonsils. As we head into the fall and school gets underway I thought I would share Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2018

Dr. Brian Hixon joined Chasity Byrd for a Studio Ten segment on hearing loss in childhood   Read More

• posted: May 30, 2018

Do you ever feel your children just aren’t listening to you? You’d be surprised how often I pull pebbles, jewelry or plastic pieces out of little ears.  With teenagers, a Read More

• posted: May 01, 2018

If it’s a Summer Saturday on the Eastern Shore, you’ll likely find families gathered at the ballpark or enjoying water sports on the bay.  The crack of the bat and Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2018

Eastern Shore ENT is to host a special Head and Neck Cancer Screening Eastern Shore ENT partners with Gulf Coast Cancer Center in an important screening for head and neck cancers. Read More

• posted: Apr. 11, 2018

Moving back to Fairhope in the last year has been a joy for a number of reasons – putting years of school and training to practice back home on the Read More