Devon Holt
Devon Holt earned her Doctorate of Audiology in 2020 from Wichita State University and her bachelor’s degree in linguistics with a minor in cognitive science from Michigan State University in 2016. She holds her certificate of clinical competency (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the South Carolina Board of Examiners…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
Surfside Beach
Myrtle Beach
Sheila Putman
Dr. Sheila Putman is board-certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Putman practices all aspects of ENT medicine for a variety of conditions including pediatric disorders, laryngology, salivary gland disorders, thyroid surgery and surgery of tumors of the head and neck. She has special interests in allergy and chronic sinus issues including allergy shots/drops,…
Terence Zimmermann
Terence Zimmermann, M.D., M.P.H. joined the practice in July 2019. He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He attended medical school at University of Alabama. He holds a Master’s of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from…
Daniel Rosner
Daniel Rosner, M.D. joined the practice in 1995 after completing his residency and medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He received his undergraduate degree at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Charleston and spends his free time there with his wife and son.
Pediatric Snoring
Snoring is a common problem that affects not only adults but children, as well. It is estimated that 10% of children snore regularly. For many, this isn’t an issue, but two to four percent of children have obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition that can lead to serious health problems down the road. What…