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Dr. Thomas Hester, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 60
Dr. Thomas Hester, MD
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Dr. Thomas Hester, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Thomas Hester, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 60
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Hester, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Charleston, SC.

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Dr. Thomas Hester, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Charleston, SC and has 33 years experience. They graduated from East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Roper Hospital, Trident Medical Center, University Medical Center, Mount Pleasant Hospital, Roper Saint Francis Hospital-berkely, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Colleton Medical Center, Coastal Carolina Hospital and Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. Dr. Hester has experience treating conditions like Earwax Buildup, Conductive Hearing Loss and Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hester received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hester is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Earwax Buildup
Conductive Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Earwax Buildup
Conductive Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Earwax Buildup
Conductive Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Outer Ear Infection
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Enlarged Turbinates
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Mixed Hearing Loss
Myringitis
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Obstructive Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Common Cold
Cough
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Deafness
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Ear Ache
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ENT Cancer
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Head and Neck Cancer
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Orbital Fracture
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Swimmer's Ear
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Balance Center Mobility and Dizziness Center West Ashley
    2295 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 766-7103
  2. 2 Office
    5000 Epson Plantation Dr, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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  3. 3 Office
    10 Arley Way # 101, Bluffton, SC 29910
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 682-3955
  4. 4 Charleston Ent Associates LLC
    298 MIDLAND PKWY, Summerville, SC 29485
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 873-8733

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4.4
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Oct 05, 2023
Excellent experience with Dr Hester. He answered all of my questions, listened to my symptoms, reviewed pros and cons of surgery and listened to my concerns.
— Oct 05, 2023
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University KY MC
    1993
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ear Rsch Found
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Hester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hester's profile.

Dr. Hester frequently treats the following conditions: Earwax Buildup, Conductive Hearing Loss and Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Hester, MD is affiliated with Roper Hospital, Trident Medical Center, University Medical Center, Mount Pleasant Hospital, Roper Saint Francis Hospital-berkely, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Colleton Medical Center, Coastal Carolina Hospital and Hilton Head Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Hester, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC

  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC

  • University Medical Center

    171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

  • Mount Pleasant Hospital

    3500 N Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, SC

  • Roper Saint Francis Hospital-berkely

    100 Callen Blvd, SUMMERVILLE, SC

  • Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC

  • Colleton Medical Center

    501 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC

  • Coastal Carolina Hospital

    1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville, SC

  • Hilton Head Regional Medical Center

    25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head Island, SC