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Dr. Brian Hawkins is a Louisville native. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with high distinction from the University of Kentucky and graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville in 1988. Following a residency at the University of Louisville, he was an assistant professor of surgery, division of otolaryngology, at U of L from 1994-1998. He co-founded Community ENT & Allergy in 2006 and has been in private practice since 1998.
Dr. Hawkins practices general otolaryngology and sees both adult and pediatric patients. He has a special interest in voice disorders and laryngology and is one of a few physicians in Kentucky who treat patients with spasmodic dysphonia. He also has extensive experience in pediatric otolaryngology, thyroid surgery, inner ear-related dizziness, nasal and sinus disease, and evaluations for sleep disorders.
Dr. Hawkins is married to Kelly and has three children. Interests outside of medicine include cycling, hiking, and thoroughbred horse racing. He is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is a member of the Kentucky Medical Association and the Jefferson County Medical Association. He was a former president of the Kentucky Society of Otolaryngology and the current president of the Louisville ENT Society. In 2006 he was named one of Louisville's best doctors by Louisville Magazine.
Dr. Scott returned to Louisville in 1993. Recognized as an outstanding clinician and surgeon, he has been named a "Top Doc" and "Top Surgeon" by Louisville Magazine for several years and listed among the "Best Physicians in America" by national publications. He has authored over 30 scientific articles and book chapters and held multiple leadership positions in the Greater Louisville, Kentucky, and American Medical Associations.
Dr. Murphy received his MD degree from the University of Louisville with honors in 1989 and completed a residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and affiliated Hospitals, serving as Chief Resident in 1994.
Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Murphy holds membership in the Jefferson County Medical Society, the Kentucky Medical Association and the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Murphy is currently a partner and practicing surgeon with Louisville Family ENT. Dedicated to personal, compassionate care, Dr. Murphy strives to treat each patient "as if they were family" recognized by his great patient satisfaction. His particular clinical interests include pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions; adult and pediatric sinus and sinus treatment; voice disorders; head and neck tumors including thyroid and parathyroid; sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Murphy has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Louisville Magazine 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013; and as a Top Surgeon 2010 and 2014.
Dr. Murphy is a medical staff member in good standing at the following facilities: Baptist Health and associated hospitals, Kosair Children's Hospital, Kosair Children's Medical Center-Brownsboro, Kosair Women's and Children's Hospital, and Jewish Medical Center East.
Dr. Murphy serves on the Managing Board of Baptist Eastpoint Surgery Center and has served on the editorial board of the Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association.
Away from the practice of medicine, Dr. Murphy enjoys time with family, college athletics, travel, and fly fishing.
Dr. Chad P. Secor was born in Illinois before moving to Iowa and Minnesota. He attended Augustana College (IL) where he majored in German and Pre-Medicine graduating magna cum laude.
He has lived in Kentucky since completion of his undergraduate studies. His medical school education was completed at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine where he graduated with high distinction and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha academic honor society.
Dr. Secor joined the practice in 2004 after completing his residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kentucky where he served as chief resident in 2004. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and participates in the Board's maintenance of certification program. He also maintains membership in the Greater Louisville Medical Society, Kentucky Medical Association and the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
Providing personalized care is a commitment Dr. Secor has to his patients. His focus is on interaction with patient not data entry into a computer screen. While using technological advances when advantageous to his patients, he realizes many electronic mandates unduly limit the patient/physician interaction. Because of his professional and personal service, he has been recognized by his peers as a Louisville Top Doctor in recent years.
Dr. Secor has privileges at Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Eastpoint Surgery Center, Jewish Medical Center East, Kosair Children's Hospital and Kosair Women's and Children's Hospital St. Matthews.
Dr. Secor treats both pediatric and adult patients with an array of ENT disorders. His particular interests include pediatric ear and throat disorders, thyroid and parathyroid disease, salivary gland tumors and disorders, and head and neck cancer. He is the only ENT surgeon in the Louisville area performing VNS system implants for complex epilepsy.
In his spare time, Dr. Secor enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 children. He enjoys boating/water sports and travel. He is an avid fan of college and professional sports and coaches his sons' school basketball team.
Dr. Jeffrey C. Nau received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Specialization from Southern Methodist University in 1998. He graduated with his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2003. He completed his internship in General Surgery and Residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in 2008 at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He served as Chief Resident and received the distinguished Dr. Serge A. Martinez Resident Award of Excellence, as well as the Kentucky Society of ENT Research Award and the University of Louisville Otolaryngology research award. Dr. Nau has been a partner with ENT Associates since 2008.
Dr. Nau is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the Louisville Medical Society, Kentucky Medical Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has served as Gratis Faculty for the University of Louisville Department of Surgery. He has served on the Medical Executive Committee at the SurgeCenter of Louisville. He is a board member of ENT Care Centers, PLLC.
Dr. Nau considers it a privilege to care for pediatric and adult patients of all ages with surgical and medical treatments. His patients regularly send friends and family because of the personal and compassionate care that he provides. His particular interests include pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions; excision of head and neck tumors including thyroid nodules and cancer, parathyroid tumors, and tumors of the salivary glands; medical and surgical management of chronic ear disease and removal of cholesteatoma; and medical and surgical management of chronic sinus disease.
Dr. Nau is on medical staff at Norton Children's St. Matthews, Norton Women's and Children's Hospital, Norton Children's Hospital, UofL Medical Center East, and the SurgeCenter of Louisville.
Dr. Nau is very happily married to Dr. Katie Nau who is a veterinarian. They have 4 boys. In addition to work, Dr. Nau's favorite place to be is outside with his family. He also is an elder in their church and enjoys swimming and tries to enjoy running if the pool is not available.
Sean Miller is a Louisville native who attended St. Xavier High School. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame and returned to the University of Louisville for medical school. He graduated magna cum laude from both schools and was elected to the AOA Honor Medical Society. He pursued residency training through the St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Dr. Miller is board-certified in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. His practice includes the entire spectrum of ear, nose, and throat disorders, with a particular interest in pediatric patients and thyroid surgery.
He and his wife, Dr. Natalie Miller, an allergist/immunologist, have three children.
With over a decade of experience caring for patients in his hometown, Dr. Miller is proud to be a physician and partner at Kentuckiana Ear, Nose and Throat and a founding member of ENT Care Centers.