Struggling with allergies? Know the facts and when it’s time to be tested
Article written by Dr. Ashish Asawa MD, FAAAAI Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, coughing and wheezing. If some or all of these allergy symptoms sound familiar to you, it may be time to get tested. Allergies affect about one out of every five Americans, and often times these frustrating symptoms can go untreated for years. …
When to See an ENT Specialist for Your Sinuses
Article written by Dr. Samuel Ross Patton MD Sinusitis is one of the most common medical conditions affecting adults in the United States. Americans experience nearly 29 million sinus infections per year. Stuffy nose, fever, facial pain, headache, discolored drainage and post-nasal drip can be all-too-familiar as most people get sick with an upper respiratory or sinus infection…
Facial Plastic Surgery
Introducing: The Center for ENT’s New Facial Plastic Division The Center for ENT is proud to introduce an exciting new division within our practice—facial plastic surgery. With facial plastics physician, Dr. Melissa Bender, joining the team, we’re more equipped than ever as your trusted source for medical care in Houston. As our team expands, our…
Carolyn Bagchi, Au.D., FAAA, CCC-A
Dr. Bagchi is a highly experienced clinical audiologist with seven years of experience in the field. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in communications and then went on to receive her Doctor of Audiology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2012. Dr. Bagchi is a proud Houstonian…
Ashish Asawa, MD, FAAAAI
Dr. Asawa is a board certified adult and pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology specialist. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, acute and chronic sinusitis, allergic skin diseases, angioedema, food allergy, venom or insect allergy, recurrent infections and asthma. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical…
Michael Byrd, MD
Dr. Michael Byrd earned his medical degree from the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta in 2000. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic’s Head & Neck Institute in Cleveland in 2006. During his residency, Dr. Byrd was honored with the Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award and the Bruce Hubbard Steward Award for his ability to…
Samuel “Ross” Patton, MD
Dr. Samuel “Ross” Patton attended undergraduate at the University of Texas at Austin. He was awarded the Presidential Endowed Scholarship and received a degree in History with Highest Honors in 2006. He obtained his medical degree in 2010 from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston after being awarded the Herbert Seybold Scholarship. After…
Kristin Marcum MD, F.A.C.S.
Dr. Kristin Marcum is a fighting Texas Aggie where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biomedical Science. She then received her M.D. from University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, where she was elected to the Alpha omega Alpha honor society. She completed her residency at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. While…
Eric Powitzky, MD, F.A.C.S.
Eric S. Powitzky, MD, F.A.C.S., trained at the renowned institutions of Baylor College of Medicine and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The scope of his practice includes all areas of adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders. His clinical interests include sinus surgery, head and neck surgery, and general otolaryngology. He is a Clinical Assistant…
Richard Hung, MD, F.A.C.S.
Dr. Richard T. Hung, M.D., F.A.C.S., trained at Baylor College of Medicine and Medical College of Wisconsin. He has a special interest in advancing the treatment of allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. The Balloon Sinuplasty procedure has revolutionized the management of sinusitis by improving outcomes and limiting recovery times, and can be performed in the office…
