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When ear, nose or throat issues prevent you from living your fullest life, our Wellstar team is here to help. From allergy testing and treatment to hearing assistance and sleep medicine, our experts are committed to helping you achieve your best health.

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Improving Health and Enhancing Your Quality of Life

Whether you’re dealing with a common condition like seasonal allergies or want to better understand and address symptoms that concern you, we offer a full range of services to help you feel better. Our otolaryngologists specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ears, nose and throat (ENT) in adults and children. Our specialists bring knowledge, experience and the expertise of the entire Wellstar team to your care.

Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step in getting treatment that will improve your symptoms so you can feel better sooner. At Wellstar, we offer a wide range of screening and testing options to pinpoint the source of your discomfort so your doctor can get you on the road to recovery.

Our Care Team

Every ear, nose or throat condition is different, so each person’s treatment must be, as well. That’s why our skilled and caring team will work with you to find the treatment that’s best for your unique circumstances.

At Wellstar, our ENT team includes board-certified physicians with specialty training in many different areas all working together to provide the best possible care for you and your loved ones. Because of the complex nature of many ear, nose and throat conditions, specialists like these may contribute to your care, including:

  • Audiologists
  • Endocrinologists
  • Neurologists and neurosurgeons
  • Oncologists
  • Plastic surgeons
  • Pulmonologists
  • Sleep medicine specialists
  • Speech-language pathologists
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Allergy Testing

Both persistent and seasonal allergies can create bothersome symptoms, such as nasal congestion, itchy nose and throat, or sneezing. Ear infections and recurring sinus problems may sometimes be linked to allergens, which are substances we encounter that are harmless to many people, but cause an uncomfortable, sometimes dangerous immune system reaction in others.

We can evaluate your symptoms and provide testing if allergies are suspected. Once we determine the source of the problem, we offer education, medications and allergy shots to help you manage your condition and alleviate symptoms that disrupt your daily life.

Hearing Testing and Assistive Devices

What we hear connects us to the world and the people around us. Our ears enable us to communicate, help us learn and keep us safe. It may come as a surprise to learn that hearing problems aren’t always easy to recognize. That’s why screenings at regular intervals are recommended to help identify hearing loss that might otherwise go undetected — and why your doctor may recommend one if you’re experiencing related symptoms.

When hearing loss is identified, our Wellstar audiologists offer additional testing to better understand the cause of your hearing loss and its severity. Based on the results, your doctor can recommend treatment tailored to your unique needs, which may include assistive devices such as hearing aids, cochlear implants or bone-anchored hearing devices.

Non-surgical Therapies

While there are a wide variety of medical treatments for ENT disorders, whenever possible we begin with the most conservative therapies to help you find relief. These include home remedies, lifestyle changes and medications, but, depending on your needs, might also include speech therapy, allergy shots or assistive hearing devices, for instance.

Advanced Surgical Techniques

When surgery is your best treatment option, you can count on our expert ENT specialists to use the most advanced surgical procedures, including image-guided surgery and robotic procedures. In many cases, surgery can be performed with minimally invasive techniques. When compared to traditional open surgery, minimally invasive procedures often result in less discomfort, better results and a faster recovery.

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Wellstar ENT
120 Stonebridge Parkway
Suite 230
Woodstock, GA 30189
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (678) 324-4398
mi away
2754
ENT
34.10009
-84.53725
Wellstar ENT
300 Medical Drive
Suite 705
LaGrange, GA 30240
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (706) 803-7960
mi away
2428
ENT
33.03334
-85.06039
Wellstar ENT
1120 Wellstar Way
Suite 203
Holly Springs, GA 30114
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (470) 267-2310
mi away
2358
ENT
34.14293
-84.51987
Wellstar ENT
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 207
Marietta, GA 30062
Closed • Opens Friday at 7:00 AM
Phone: (470) 956-7815
mi away
2756
ENT
33.98032
-84.44474
Wellstar ENT
148 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 220
Hiram, GA 30141
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (770) 505-0023
mi away
2356
ENT
33.90079
-84.78111
Wellstar ENT
4581 South Cobb Drive
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: (770) 801-5020
mi away - None
3192
ENT
33.84391
-84.49854
Wellstar ENT
619 South 8th Street
Suite 304
Griffin, GA 30224
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (470) 956-4370
mi away
2178
ENT
33.23871
-84.26746
Wellstar ENT
1790 Mulkey Road
Suite 7
Austell, GA 30106
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (770) 819-1435
mi away
2722
ENT
33.85931
-84.60574
Wellstar ENT
6002 Professional Parkway
Suite 100
Douglasville, GA 30134
Closed • Opens Friday at 9:00 AM
Phone: (770) 949-4200
mi away
2720
ENT
33.74129
-84.72739
Wellstar ENT
699 Church Street NE
Suite 340
Marietta, GA 30060
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (678) 355-1620
mi away
2354
ENT
33.96943
-84.55125
Wellstar ENT
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 205
Smyrna, GA 30080
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (770) 801-5020
mi away
2724
ENT
33.84665
-84.48984
Wellstar ENT
4550 Cobb Parkway North NW
Suite 305
Acworth, GA 30101
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (770) 917-8190
mi away
2638
ENT
34.06791
-84.72319
Wellstar ENT
1360 Upper Hembree Road
Suite 101
Roswell, GA 30076
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (770) 475-3361
mi away
3390
ENT
34.06714
-84.31994
Wellstar ENT
1360 Upper Hembree Road
Suite 201B
Roswell, GA 30076
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:00 AM
Phone: (770) 475-3361
mi away
2892
ENT
34.06714
-84.31994
Wellstar Otology
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 205
Smyrna, GA 30080
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:30 AM
Phone: (770) 801-5020
mi away
3190
Otology
33.84665
-84.48984
Wellstar Otology
699 Church Street NE
Suite 340
Marietta, GA 30060
Closed • Opens Friday at 8:30 AM
Phone: (678) 355-1620
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2450
Otology
33.96943
-84.55125

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Wellstar ENT

120 Stonebridge Parkway
Suite 230
Woodstock, GA 30189
mi away
Phone: (678) 324-4398

Wellstar ENT

300 Medical Drive
Suite 705
LaGrange, GA 30240
mi away
Phone: (706) 803-7960

Wellstar ENT

1120 Wellstar Way
Suite 203
Holly Springs, GA 30114
mi away
Phone: (470) 267-2310

Wellstar ENT

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 207
Marietta, GA 30062
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-7815

Wellstar ENT

148 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 220
Hiram, GA 30141
mi away
Phone: (770) 505-0023

Wellstar ENT

4581 South Cobb Drive
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (770) 801-5020

Wellstar ENT

619 South 8th Street
Suite 304
Griffin, GA 30224
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-4370

Wellstar ENT

1790 Mulkey Road
Suite 7
Austell, GA 30106
mi away
Phone: (770) 819-1435

Wellstar ENT

6002 Professional Parkway
Suite 100
Douglasville, GA 30134
mi away
Phone: (770) 949-4200

Wellstar ENT

699 Church Street NE
Suite 340
Marietta, GA 30060
mi away
Phone: (678) 355-1620

Wellstar ENT

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 205
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (770) 801-5020

Wellstar ENT

4550 Cobb Parkway North NW
Suite 305
Acworth, GA 30101
mi away
Phone: (770) 917-8190

Wellstar ENT

1360 Upper Hembree Road
Suite 101
Roswell, GA 30076
mi away
Phone: (770) 475-3361

Wellstar ENT

1360 Upper Hembree Road
Suite 201B
Roswell, GA 30076
mi away
Phone: (770) 475-3361

Wellstar Otology

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 205
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (770) 801-5020

Wellstar Otology

699 Church Street NE
Suite 340
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (678) 355-1620

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Wellstar Selects Ketul J. Patel to Lead Next Chapter of PeopleCare

MARIETTA, Ga. (July 8, 2025) – The Wellstar Board of Trustees has selected Ketul J. Patel to become Wellstar Health System’s next president and chief executive officer. Patel currently serves as CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and president of the Pacific Northwest Region of CommonSpirit Health. He is expected to join Wellstar in late October.

Patel will succeed Candice L. Saunders, Wellstar’s current president and CEO, who announced her retirement in January following an exceptional career of service and accomplishment.

“We were fortunate to consider nearly 200 outstanding candidates from across the health care industry, including several strong internal leaders who reflect Wellstar’s deep talent,” said former Wellstar Board of Trustees Chair Frank Ros, who led the search committee. “Ketul stood out for his experience leading transformational growth while remaining focused on the needs of team members, patients, and the community.”

In his current role, Patel is responsible for 12 hospitals, more than 300 patient care locations, and 20,000 team members, including more than 5,600 employed and affiliated providers.

In January 2021, Patel led the merger of two of the Pacific Northwest’s leading health care organizations to form Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), which today is one of Washington state’s largest premier health care providers. Under Patel’s leadership, VMFH became the only health system in Washington state to earn all “A” Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades, ranking among the best facilities in the nation.

Patel launched the VMFH Care Network in 2024 to provide expertise to independent hospitals and health systems throughout Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. He oversees the Benaroya Research Institute, which is internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research, and the Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the U.S. designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS.

“It’s an honor to join the Wellstar team and help carry forward its mission of providing compassionate, world-class care to every person, every time,” said Patel. “Thanks to the leadership of Candice and her strong executive team, Wellstar is positioned to be one of the Southeast’s leading health care providers for years to come. I’m excited about the potential created by Wellstar’s forward-thinking investments in technology and innovation, strategic partnerships with academic organizations such as Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia, and its strong reputation as a great place to work.

“On a personal note, I look forward to becoming engaged in the metro Atlanta community and working alongside policymakers to expand access to care throughout Georgia,” said Patel.

Patel is a three-time honoree on Modern Healthcare’s list of the 100 most influential people in health care. He chairs the Washington State Hospital Association board and is past chair of the Greater Seattle Partners executive council. He also serves on the boards of Washington Roundtable, Challenge Seattle, and CEOs Against Cancer, and is a past member of the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board.

Patel holds master’s degrees in health administration and business administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.

“As we grow and evolve, it’s essential to have a leader who embraces both the heart and the strategy of health care,” said Saunders. “Ketul’s ability to connect with people on a personal level while navigating complex challenges ensures Wellstar will continue to thrive as a people-centered, forward-thinking organization.”

The Wellstar Board of Trustees is expected to confirm the selection later this month.

To learn more about Patel, visit wellstar.org/MeetOurCEO.

ABOUT WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM

Wellstar personalizes the patient experience. We call it PeopleCare and it's only possible thanks to our 33,000 team members who provide expert compassionate care for every stage of life. PeopleCare also means we serve our communities as a non-profit health system, providing more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, and operating the largest integrated trauma network in the State of Georgia. We embrace innovation and technology, nurture early-stage companies through our venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, and train future generations of caregivers with academic institutions including the Medical College of Georgia. Wellstar honors every voice and is one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.  To learn more, visit Wellstar.org.

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4 Common Questions About Gynecologic Cancer—Answered

The gynecologic oncologists at Wellstar care for women at all stages of life, treating a variety of conditions with compassion and offering advanced care options. Our team are experts in treating cancers such as uterine, ovarian, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers. Here, we answer common questions about gynecologic cancer care with the help of Dr. Rosa Miller Polan, a gynecologic oncologist at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. 

What is a gynecologic oncologist?

Gynecologic oncologists are specialists trained in the multidisciplinary management of patients with cancers of the female reproductive tract. Trained originally in obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncologists treat patients with complex benign gynecologic issues, as well as gynecologic cancer patients who may need surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or a combination of different treatments. 

When should you seek care?

Gynecologic cancers have different warning signs. When a person experiences concerning symptoms, a physical exam, including a pelvic exam, should be performed. Cervical and vaginal cancer symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding and pain. The most common warning sign for uterine cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding. In postmenopausal women, any bleeding or spotting is abnormal and should prompt an evaluation. 

Ovarian or fallopian tube cancer symptoms include bloating, constipation, pelvic or abdominal pain and difficulty eating or feeling full quickly. Vulvar cancer symptoms include itching, burning, discoloration, and new bumps or lumps on the skin outside of the vagina. 

Who is at risk for developing gynecologic cancer?

Women who smoke cigarettes are at elevated risk for cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancer development. People who are immunosuppressed and those who have tested positive for the human papillomavirus (HPV) are also at increased risk. Genetics can contribute to the development of uterine, ovarian or fallopian tube cancers and these types of cancers can run in families. Obesity and use of hormone replacement therapy can put women at risk for the development of uterine, ovarian and fallopian tube cancers. A history of infertility, endometriosis and pelvic radiation are also risk factors for developing gynecologic cancer. 

What services are available at Wellstar?

At Wellstar, gynecologic oncologists provide comprehensive care for patients with gynecologic cancers, including administering chemotherapy and performing surgeries when needed. As high-volume pelvic surgeons, gynecologic oncologists also care for patients who need elective and emergent complex benign gynecologic surgery.

For many patients, robotic-assisted surgery offers a minimally invasive approach with less associated blood loss, shorter hospital stays and fewer post-operative complications. Gynecologic oncologists are some of the top users of the innovative DaVinci 5 robotic surgery platform. Performing complex gynecologic cancer surgeries, minimally invasive or otherwise, requires the type of highly specialized and multidisciplinary teams that work at Wellstar—and an infrastructure of resources to ensure patients have access to best-in-class care in their own backyard.

Learn more about gynecologic oncology at Wellstar at wellstar.org/gyncancer. 

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Playing it Safe Ahead of the 4th of July Holiday

As we look forward to the Fourth of July holiday, fireworks, swimming, and grilling offer plenty of fun summer activities for families across Georgia. However, it's important to be cautious with fireworks, which can quickly turn your Independence Day celebrations sour.

While public fireworks displays have safety measures in place, fireworks at home may be less safe, especially for kids. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 14,700 people were injured by fireworks in 2024, with burns accounting for 37% of all emergency room visits.

Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, a Wellstar pediatrician and representative for the American Academy of Pediatrics, warns that the most common injury from fireworks is a hand burn.

“But it can be worse, such as a hand fracture, cuts or even the loss of a finger,” she said. “Facial injuries, including burns and eye injuries, are also common. If you're going to handle fireworks, please be very careful.”

Dr. Earl Stewart Jr., an internal medicine physician and medical director of health equity with Wellstar Health System, has seen many times how climate and extreme weather can impact health. He reminds families that summer celebrations can bring a range of seasonal health risks.

“We often see more water-related injuries this time of year, such as drownings, boating accidents, and even head or spine injuries from diving into shallow water,” he said. “And with Georgia’s extreme heat, it’s important to plan ahead to avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke and sunburns. Even surfaces like metal components of playground equipment and seat belts can cause burns after they’ve been exposed to the sun for long periods.”

Dr. Stewart also noted the importance of being mindful of summer pests and plants.

“Insect bites, allergic reactions, poison ivy, bee stings and even snake bites can quickly turn a fun day outdoors into a medical emergency. Vigilance and preparation equate to staying safe and alive,” he said.

As for sparklers, Dr. Dolgoff cautions parents not to underestimate their danger.

“Sparklers burn at about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals. They account for a high percentage of injuries, emergency room visits, and fires every year. The sparks can cause burns and eye injuries.”

She also recommends soaking used sparklers in a bucket of water before discarding them.

If your family plans to participate in Fourth of July activities, remember the word FIRE with these essential safety tips:

  • Families: Never hold a lit firework in your hand or point it at another person. Children should never handle fireworks, including sparklers.
  • Injury: Only light fireworks outdoors, away from people, homes and flammable materials. Wear protective eyewear to prevent eye injuries.
  • Run Away: Move away quickly after lighting a firework. Don’t light more than one at a time and never try to re-light a dud.
  • Extinguish: Keep a bucket of water nearby to douse fireworks that don’t go off or cause a mishap. Soak both used and unused fireworks before discarding.
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