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Iredell Physician Network and Iredell Health System are excited to announce the opening of Iredell Ear, Nose & Throat with Dr. Jeffrey E. Brink.
An open house and ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, April 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend and meet the ENT team and learn more about the care they provide.
Iredell Ear, Nose & Throat will treat a variety of conditions affecting the head and neck to include the ear, nose and throat. This includes conditions such as ear infections, ear drum ruptures, hearing loss, t tinnitus or ringing and dizziness. Common nose conditions include nasal obstruction, sinusitis, allergies, nasal polyps, rhinitis, nosebleeds, postnasal drip and nasal and sinus tumors.
The practice will also treat throat conditions including tonsillitis, throat pain, swallowing problems, hoarseness and vocal conditions including vocal nodules/polyps, vocal cord dysfunction and vocal cord paralysis. The practice can also treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment will also include chronic medical conditions and benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck including salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, oral, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal and laryngeal cancer.
Brink graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he earned the Goerge T. Singleton, MD, Outstanding Medical Student Otolaryngology Award. He completed his surgical internship and residency in otolaryngology at the University of Utah and affiliated hospitals. He is board certified in otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) and is a member of the American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association, and the Florida Society of Otolaryngology.
With 28 years of experience as a private practice otolaryngologist, he is excited to bring his expertise to Iredell Health System.
“I was drawn to Iredell Health System by the opportunity to start an ENT practice from the ground up. I want to work with administration and support staff in a community-based health system with a team effort where everyone comes together to provide excellent ENT care for the community,” he explained.
Brink places emphasis on his patients’ understanding of their treatment plan.
“My approach to medical care includes a patient centered approach by learning about the patient both personally and about their ENT related medical problems. I educate my patients in the anatomy and physiology related to their problems and provide a stepwise approach to treatment. My goals for my patients are for them to have a good understanding and education of their ENT related problems and provide them with a pathway for treatment to improve their health and quality of life.”
Brink understands the importance of building relationships with his patients.
“I am a personable, enthusiastic and compassionate person with a great attitude. I enjoy meeting new patients and continuing patient relationships from both a personal and professional standpoint,” he said.
Brink, who has five adult children and four grandchildren, is passionate about his family. He is an animal lover with three dogs, two horses, and a cat. He enjoys playing golf, pickleball, working in the yard and collecting Hotwheels diecast cars. You can often catch him cheering on the Florida Gators.
Brink also holds a B.S. in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Health Tips
♦ “Something as simple as using a daily nasal saline irrigation can prevent or control a myriad of nasal and sinus problems.”
♦ “A hearing aid is less conspicuous than a hearing loss.”
LEARN MORE
Dr. Brink is accepting new patients. Iredell Ear, Nose and Throat is located at 740 Bryant Street in Statesville. Visit Iredellent.com.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; close to 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.