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Dr. Frank Mauldin, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Frank Mauldin, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Hickory, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mauldin has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Atrium Health Lincoln and Catawba Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)
Practice
304 10th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601Telehealth available
Dr. Mauldin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Mauldin specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Mauldin's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mauldin
4.9
30 ratings, 20 with a written review
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I met Dr Mauldin 2 years ago after an automobile accident. I have since moved to Carolina ENT. He and the staff are a 5 star group and I am blessed.
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- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sonnie – Mar 17, 2020
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After having Thyroid Cancer, in 2005, I was put on Levothyroxin. I never regained any of my former vigor. My health kept going downhill, no matter how the Drs adjusted the levothyroxin levels up or down...always too high or too low. My heath was so bad that I could hardly get out of bed...no energy, swelling, anger, depression, and so much more... Dr Mauldin kept checking for something to help me get my health back... Turned out that I was having an allergic reaction to levothyroxin fillers...and sever sleep apnea. He changed my medicine to mix of natural and synthetic. Name brand Synthroid and natural Armour... I highly recommend Dr Mauldin. It has been 10 years since I started taking my new medications, it did take some time to get the dosage right. However, now I can enjoy my children and grandchildren, live my life, and not in a chair or bed all day.
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JLF – Aug 11, 2019
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He is the BEST!!! Very concerning and easy to understand.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Sandra Phillips in Lenoir , NC – Dec 29, 2018
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I recently had surgery on the December 21st 2018 for a Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction, I was very impressed by the staff of Carolina ENT and Dr. Maudlin was very professional. The procedure was explained to me in detail as well as what was to be expected through the recovery process. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to feel better pertaining to issues with their ear, nose or throat.
Thank you for your experience and precision!!!
Sincerely,
Steven R. Schneider
What went well
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Steven R. Schneider in Hickory , NC – Dec 29, 2018
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Thank you Dr. Mauldin for your continued efforts to help me with my health issues. You have a great staff of nurses who are very helpful too.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Gastiona, NC – Nov 25, 2018
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Caring and thorough, very kind and patient.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
16 others found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2018
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I love Dr. Maudlin my family have known him for many years since he was apart of Graystone while he worked with Dr. Williams. I like the way he present himself down to earth easy to talk to and understand his medical terms. Thanks for taking care of our family over. The years.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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JP in Newton NC – Mar 03, 2018
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Dr. Mauldin is very thorough in his exams.
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Rachel Price in Hickory – Dec 03, 2017
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Dr. Mauldin is a very knowledgeable, caring physician. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a quality ENT.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Kenly, NC – Oct 11, 2017
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Dr. Mauldin is a doctor who cares about patients. He has helped and cared for my ears for many years.
He greets patients caringly and listens for the problems. He investigates, explains and solves your ENT
Problems. Then a follow-up with a printouts as reminders for follow-ups.
He's The Best! My faviorite place to visit for healthcare!
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H. Kincaid in Hickory – Aug 25, 2017
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Dr. Mauldin by far is the best ENT Dr. I've had the pleasure of being under his care He's kind and caring towards his patients and takes the time to explain things without rushing you. I've been seeing him since he was at Greystone ENT. And I will continue seeing him as needed.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sherri Thompson in Taylorsville, NC – Jul 05, 2017
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I felt so very secure with Dr. Mauldin. He was very thorough in his explanations and I learned from our discussion. Dr. Mauldin is personable as well as very professional. I feel very blessed to have him for my ENT needs.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sandra Turner in Lincolnton, NC – Mar 31, 2017
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Simply put, Dr. Mauldin is the best. He combines professionalism and competence with a very compassionate and caring personality. He takes the time to explain what your diagnosis is and gives you time to ask questions. He's done two surgeries on me and his surgical skills are second to none. Because of his excellent reputation, he can be very busy...but he is worth the wait.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lala Setzer in Hickory, NC – Mar 17, 2017
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I have been seeing Dr. Mauldin as a patient for a lot of years and have also had the opportunity to assist him in a medical capacity. I not only have observed him as a patient but have also had the opportunity to observe him interacting with other numerous patients. His skill and compassion with other patients led me to seek him as my own physician. I have nothing but good things to say about this skilled physician and would recommend him to anyone seeking any head and neck treatment.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Witherspoon in Maiden, NC – Feb 10, 2017
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During an extremely scary and stressful event, I found Dr. Mauldin to be extremely conscientious and caring. He listens to my concerns and tries to treat my symptoms and not just the numbers on my lab reports. After a complete thyroidectomy, he left my parathyroid glands completely intact with no damage to my vocal chords. He is an excellent sugeon and I have and would recommend hm again.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Hickory, NC – Dec 06, 2016
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He is one of the most [pleasant... friendly....and caring doctors I have ever had. Very thorough in every thing that he does and he will always ask at the end of the exam if you have any questions, and if there is anything you need. I have been very happy with Dr. Mauldin and the office staff is very good also the office is very pleasant and I think everyone there does their best to keep moving along. Thank You Dr. Mauldin
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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t.painchaud in Hickory, NC – Nov 10, 2016
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The provider makes good health decisions just wished that would come across more caring.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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Deep Run, NC – Aug 01, 2016
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I saw Dr Mauldin about coughing and wheezing issues. After eliminating allergy problems and having an MRI he determined I could be treated without surgery. Wonderful doctor.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen in Hickory, NC – Jun 06, 2016
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I have been going to this ENT office for 15+ years, this is the first time I saw this doctor. I had a serious sinus infection for the past 14 months(Comes & goes) this doctor decides to do a sinus MRI. This can't be done nowhere but his office & they want to charge more than what my insurance says that I have pay which is zero amount & they want to do the MRI three weeks from now. This is very unsatisfactory to the medical field.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Timothy J Paxton in Newton, NC – Apr 07, 2016
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I have been seeing Dr. Mauldin since 1995. He is the best Dr. I have ever seen. I told him he can never retire. I seen him a lot in the Lincolnton office, but have also seen him in Hickory. I had a cholesteatoma removed in 1995, and have to see him usually every 3-4 months. My son, and my father also have seen Dr. Mauldin. My father had surgery on his sinuses and doing much better. You can ask for no better. He is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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TAMMY WILLIS in MARION, NC – Feb 13, 2016
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About Me
care philosophy
It is my goal to provide personalized care for each individual patient. Medical and surgical care for common ear, nose, and throat problems are discussed when needed. Not all problems require traditional medicine or surgery and this insight will...read morebiography
Dr. Frank Mauldin is a member of the medical staff at Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center and Viewmont Surgery CenterHe is Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology and also a Fellow of the...read more
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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University Of Alabama Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1991Carilion Medical Center|roanoke Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1987University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
Monitored steady-state excitation and recovery (MSSER) radiation force imaging using viscoelastic models. Mauldin, F.W., Haider, M.A., Loboa, E.G., Behler, R.H., Euliss, L.E., Pfeiler, T.W., Gallippi, C.M. IEEE Trans Ultrason Ferroelectr Freq Control, 2008 Nov 07
Severe epistaxis from a false aneurysm of the external carotid artery. Mauldin, F.W., cornay, W.J., Mahaley, M.S., Hicks, J.N. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1989 Nov
Dr. Mauldin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2013
Focus on Nasal Polyps
Locations
Practice
Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA304 10th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601
Office256 10th Ave NE Ste C Hickory, NC 28601
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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