Thank you for your interest in our practice. We strive to be the best otolaryngology practice in the area.

Our practice began in Hickory in 1968. Dr. Robert D. O'Connor and Dr. Jack W. Thornton joined together to form an otolaryngology practice to provide quality patient care. We have continued to honor that tradition of quality and caring.

• Physicians
  Robert C. Williams, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  Frank W. Mauldin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  
  

• Physician Assistants
  Tom W. Tisdale, Jr., PA-C
  Tyler D. Allen, PA-C

• Administrator
  Patti Lofland
  
  
• Audiology Staff
  Kim Clontz Lail, Au.D., CCC-A
  Staci Smith Blackwell, Au.D., CCC-A
  Diane McGinnis, Au.D, CCC-A
  Tom Coffey, M.S.
  Anita Slate, Oto-Tech, Hearing Aid Dispenser
  
  
• Speech-Language Pathologist
  Angela Hamilton, MA, CCC
  
  
• Clinical Staff
  Our clinical staff is made up of RN's, LPNs, Medical Office Assistants and a Certified Surgical Technician. This staff works as a team with our doctors to provide excellent otolaryngology treatment.
  
  
• Office Staff
  - 2 Administrative Assistants
  - 3 Insurance/Billing Specialists
  - 4 Front Office Staff
  - 1 Medical Records Technician