The 20 Best Sialadenitis Doctors Near Me in Hickory, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Sialadenitis near Hickory, NC. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. William A. Jarrett
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. William A. Jarrett
    Otolaryngology

    Carolina Ear Nose And Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center PA

    304 10th Ave Ne, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2183
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    William Jarrett is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Jarrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Jarrett is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Ryan Hendricker
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Ryan Hendricker
    Otolaryngology

    Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center PA

    304 10th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2183
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Hendricker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hendricker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Empyema, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. William Falls
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. William Falls
    Otolaryngology

    Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center PA

    304 10th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2183
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    William Falls is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Falls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

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    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Jamey Cost
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Jamey Cost
    Otolaryngology

    Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center PA

    304 10th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2183
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamey Cost is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Cost is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. David Melon
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. David Melon
    General Surgery

    Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center PA

    304 10th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2183
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    David Melon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Melon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Grass Allergy.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Frank Mauldin
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Frank Mauldin
    Otolaryngology

    Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center PA

    304 10th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-3725
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Frank Mauldin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Mauldin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Dawn D. Neef
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Dawn D. Neef
    Otolaryngology

    Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center PA

    304 10th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    828-322-2183
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dawn Neef is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Neef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Grass Allergy.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Willard Harrill
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Willard Harrill
    Otolaryngology

    Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center PA

    304 10th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    704-748-6712
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Willard Harrill is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Harrill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Auditory Processing Disorder, DFNB1, and Grass Allergy.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Michael Hirsch
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Michael Hirsch
    Internal Medicine

    Iredell Physician Network

    1375 4th Street Dr NW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    828-322-1213
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Hirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. David Duralia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. David Duralia
    Family Medicine

    Unifour Family Practice PLLC

    2874 S NC 127 Hwy, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    828-330-2103
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Duralia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Duralia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Paul Sykes
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Paul Sykes
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1985 Startown Rd Ste 102, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    828-327-4745
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Sykes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Sykes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Alan Story
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Alan Story
    Family Medicine

    Newton Family Physicians P.A.

    767 W 1st St, 
    Newton, NC 
     (7.8 miles away)
    828-465-3928
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alan Story is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newton, North Carolina. Dr. Story is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Gout, and Glossitis.

    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Joel Inman
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sialadenitis

    Dr. Joel Inman
    Family Medicine

    Orthocarolina

    1668 NC Highway 16 S, 
    Taylorsville, NC 
     (14.6 miles away)
    828-632-9736
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joel Inman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Dr. Inman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sialadenitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Sialadenitis?

    Sialadenitis is an infection of the salivary glands. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria. The parotid (in front of the ear) and submandibular (under the chin) glands are most commonly affected. Sialadenitis may be associated with pain, tenderness, redness, and gradual, localized swelling of the affected area. Sialadenitis most commonly affects the elderly and chronically ill especially those with dry mouth or who are dehydrated, but can also affected people of any age including newborn babies. Diagnosis is usually made by clinical exam but a CT scan, MRI scan or ultrasound may be done if the doctor suspects an abscess or to look for stones.

    When should I see a Sialadenitis doctor near Hickory, NC?

    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 a Sialadenitis doctor near Hickory, NC?

    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 do I find the best Sialadenitis doctor near Hickory, NC?

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    How does MediFind rank Sialadenitis doctors near Hickory, NC?

    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 Sialadenitis doctors near Hickory, NC?

    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 a Sialadenitis doctor near Hickory, NC?

    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 Sialadenitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sialadenitis 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 a Sialadenitis doctor near Hickory, NC?

    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 Sialadenitis 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 Sialadenitis 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 Sialadenitis doctors near Hickory, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sialadenitis 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 a Sialadenitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sialadenitis 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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