The 20 Best Ruptured Eardrum Doctors Near Me in Columbia, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Ruptured Eardrum near Columbia, SC. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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14 providers found
    Advanced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose And Throat Associates

    2016 Sumter Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Thompson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Thompson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    Palmetto ENT & Allergy

    2801 Devine Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Burkhalter is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Burkhalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sialadenitis, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Burkhalter is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Burkhalter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    Palmetto ENT & Allergy

    2801 Devine Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Battiata is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Battiata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Battiata is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Battiata is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    South Carolina ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine – Northeast

    110 Highland Center Drive, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janaki Emani is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Emani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Emani is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Emani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    2750 Laurel St Ste 203, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Paysinger is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Paysinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Ruptured Eardrum, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    South Carolina ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine – Downtown

    145 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valerie Fritsch is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Fritsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Fritsch is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Fritsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    South Carolina ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine – Downtown

    145 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Gerry is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Gerry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Sinusitis, and Perichondritis. Dr. Gerry is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Gerry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    South Carolina ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine – Downtown

    145 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Abram is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Abram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Abram is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Abram is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    General Surgery

    Office

    146 N Hospital Dr Ste 200, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Woody is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Woody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Allergy and Immunology

    Lexington ENT & Allergy

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 200, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Heaberlin is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Heaberlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Empyema, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    General Surgery

    Office

    146 N Hospital Dr Ste 200, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Seybt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Seybt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Otolaryngology

    South Carolina ENT Allergy & Sleep Medicine – Downtown

    145 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Thomas is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Sleep Medicine

    Southeastern Ear Nose Throat Allergy And Sleep Disorders Institute

    1040 Pinnacle Point Dr, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Gunnlaugsson is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Gunnlaugsson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ruptured Eardrum
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Columbia Hearing Center LLC

    200 Arbor Lake Dr Ste 120, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Garner is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngitis, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ruptured Eardrum?

    A ruptured eardrum is an opening or hole in the eardrum. The eardrum is a thin piece of tissue that separates the outer and middle ear. Damage to the eardrum may harm hearing.

    When should I see an Ruptured Eardrum doctor near Columbia, SC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Ruptured Eardrum doctor near Columbia, SC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Ruptured Eardrum doctors near Columbia, SC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Ruptured Eardrum doctors near Columbia, SC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Ruptured Eardrum doctor near Columbia, SC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ruptured Eardrum doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ruptured Eardrum doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Ruptured Eardrum doctor near Columbia, SC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Ruptured Eardrum doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ruptured Eardrum doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Ruptured Eardrum doctors near Columbia, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ruptured Eardrum doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Ruptured Eardrum doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ruptured Eardrum doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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