McCool and Bhuta ENT

03/23/2023

Happy Spring Break to everyone! Our doctors will be out March 27-April 3rd. If you have an emergency, please call us at 205-414-1368 to arrange for care. Staff will still be available to make appointments.

01/05/2022

PCR COVID testing is still available M-Th between 3-4 pm. Please call 205-414-1368 to schedule. Results available the following morning.

10/28/2021

Another foreign body retrieved from the ear of a 4 year old. This time it was the tip of a purple crayon!

10/26/2021

A great article summarizing the 12 most common reasons our noses run. The top 3 are colds, allergies and sinus infections, but the article identifies some lesser known reasons our noses can drive us crazy! https://www.livestrong.com/article/13767729-constant-runny-nose/

Here are the most common causes of your constant runny nose, including certain infections, medications and other conditions, and the best ways to treat each.

10/21/2021

COVID related loss of smell or taste are well recognized symptoms, but did you know that COVID can also affect hearing? As new articles about ENT related COVID symptoms are published, we will share them with you. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/how-covid-19-can-damage-all-five-senses

The virus that causes the disease disrupts not just smell and taste, but all the ways humans perceive the world. For some, the loss may be permanent.

10/19/2021

Over the last 18 months, we have seen many patients who have experienced COVID related loss of smell A new study suggests that COVID survivors under 40 are more likely to regain their sense of smell than older adults. To read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10065697/Covid-survivors-age-40-lose-sense-smell-likely-regain-them.html

A new study from Virginia Commonwealth University found that, of COVID-19 survivors under age 40, 83.2% said they recovered their sense of smell in comparison with 74.5% of those above age 40.

10/15/2021

Our physicians will be out of the office today, but they will be back in the office on October 18th. Please call 205-414-1368 for emergencies or assistance.

10/13/2021

We are still offering COVID PCR drive through testing 3-4 pm M-Th with results available the following morning by 10am. Call to schedule!

10/11/2021

Time to get your flu shot!! For established patients, you may walk in for a flu shot between 8-9 am and 3-4 pm Mon - Thurs, or you can ask to get one during your scheduled appointment. If those times don't work, just give us a call! We have the quadrivalent vaccine for ages 4 and up.

07/29/2021

Drs. Bhuta and McCool will be on vacation July 29-August 6. The office staff will be available to answer billing questions and manage patient care. As always, an on call ENT physician will be available for those patients needing urgent ENT care.

01/18/2021

Our office phones are down this morning. If you have an emergency or need an appointment please email us at info@entbirmingham.com. Thank you for your patience!

01/07/2021

Do you need a hearing aid repair? We offer a hearing aid drop box in our front office. Just leave the Audiologist a note with your repair and we will take care of it!

11/17/2020

Questions about COVID? Look at these guideles from Alabama Public Health

08/18/2020

Learn about our hearing aid dropbox for patients during Covid!

08/13/2020

As an ENT, ANYTHING that is shaped like an ear, nose, or throat gets our attention. Found this cute "earaser" that we can share with our pediatric patients. Hopefully they won't think it is a real ear!

08/11/2020

Drive through nasal swab PCR COVID testing available with appointment Monday through Friday. Results available in 24-48 hours. Copay required. $50 for uninsured patients. Call 205-414-1368 for an appointment.

06/25/2020

The office will be closed June 26-July 6. If you have an emergency, please call us at 414-1368 and we can arrange to have you seen by our covering ENT doctor. Allergy shots will resume on 7/7/20.

06/23/2020

Rechargeability! Enjoy state of the art hearing aid technology without the hassle of changing hearing aid batteries. Save time and money with the new Signia Pure Charge and Go X.