Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat Center, LLC is a full-service Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery practice in Columbia, Missouri serving both pediatric and adult patients.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of service possible in the treatment of disorders of the ears, nose and throat. We strive to treat our patients as if they are members of our own family, and we recognize that the greatest compliment a patient can give is the referral of a family member or friend to our providers.
As a growing, thriving practice, we are happy to accommodate new patients of all ages, and we accept most insurance plans. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
Our History
Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat Center was started in June 2008 by Dr. William Kinney and Dr. Troy Scheidt. Both physicians brought extensive experience as faculty members in the Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery at the University of Missouri. Drs. Kinney and Scheidt were joined by audiologist Michelle Scheidt-Hopkins to provide comprehensive evaluation and management of all aspects of ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Dr. Mahlon Van Delden joined Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat Center in September 2009, bringing 10 years of Otolaryngic Allergy experience. With the addition of Dr. Van Delden, Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat Center attained a fellowship-trained allergist who can manage both sinus and allergy problems.
In 2011 and 2012, audiologists Amanda Bracken, AuD, CCC-A and Sarah Smith, AuD, CCC-A joined the practice to provide comprehensive evaluation and management for all aspects of ear disease, hearing and balance disorders, auditory processing disorders, and cochlear implants.
In 2021, Dr. Andrea Hanick began her practice with Missouri Ear, Nose, and Throat Center. Dr. Hanick is fellowship-trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She has special interest in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck.
In 2022, Sarah Cary, AuD, CCC-A joined Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat Center. Sarah Cary focuses on providing exceptional diagnostic hearing evaluations, counseling, and appropriate hearing aid recommendations. In addition, Sarah has a special interest in hearing conservation and education, tinnitus and auditory processing disorders.
Areas of Interest
While Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat Center provides extensive expertise in all aspects of ear, nose and throat care, we do have areas of interest that further set us apart in our community.
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Cochlear implants: A Cochlear implant is a device used to restore the ability to communicate via spoken word to those individuals either born without hearing or who have acquired profound hearing loss due to disease. Cochlear implants are a wonderfully successful way to manage hearing loss.
We work closely with area educators and therapists in Columbia and surrounding communities, coordinating care for children with hearing disorders.
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Hearing Aids: Our clinic provides a variety of hearing healthcare services to our community including hearing assessments and rehabilitation, education, and counseling. The audiologists at Missouri Ear, Nose, and Throat Center also fit and dispense sophisticated hearing aids and related devices to suit all types of hearing loss and life styles. In addition, we are able to provide rehabilitation with bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) and we are Central Missouri’s ONLY cochlear implant program.
Assessments regarding the level of amplification for our patients are generally completed following a comprehensive hearing evaluation by one of our master’s level audiologists. We also actively participate in the prevention of hearing loss through the provision and fitting of hearing protective devices, consultation on the effects of noise on hearing, and consumer education.
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Allergy Management: Allergy medical management is the mainstay of treatment for most patients suffering from seasonal and perennial allergies. However, sometimes medicine alone is not enough and surgery is required. We are proud to offer a higher level of sinus and allergy care through Dr. Van Delden’s fellowship experience.
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Facial Plastics and Cosmetic Surgery: Missouri Ear, Nose, and Throat Center is pleased to offer cosmetic and reconstructive surgical service. Dr. Andrea Hanick has special interest in nasal surgery, rhinoplasty, facial reconstruction following Mohs surgery, facial trauma, and cosmetic procedures such as Botox, fillers, brow lifts, eyelid surgeries, facelifts, and skin resurfacing with techniques such as chemical peels and micro needling.