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Dr. Frank Mauldin, MD

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 28601
Telehealth available

Dr. Mauldin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Mauldin specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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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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What went well
  • 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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Sonnie – Mar 17, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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JLF – Aug 11, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Sandra Phillips in Lenoir , NC – Dec 29, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Steven R. Schneider in Hickory , NC – Dec 29, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Gastiona, NC – Nov 25, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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JP in Newton NC – Mar 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Rachel Price in Hickory – Dec 03, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Kenly, NC – Oct 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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H. Kincaid in Hickory – Aug 25, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Sherri Thompson in Taylorsville, NC – Jul 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sandra Turner in Lincolnton, NC – Mar 31, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Lala Setzer in Hickory, NC – Mar 17, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Brenda Witherspoon in Maiden, NC – Feb 10, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Hickory, NC – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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t.painchaud in Hickory, NC – Nov 10, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Karen in Hickory, NC – Jun 06, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Timothy J Paxton in Newton, NC – Apr 07, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people 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 more

biography

Dr. Frank Mauldin is a member of the medical staff at Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center and Viewmont Surgery Center

He is Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology and also a Fellow of the...
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  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Alabama Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Carilion Medical Center|roanoke Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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  • American 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

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Locations

Practice

Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA304 10th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601
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Office256 10th Ave NE Ste C Hickory, NC 28601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd
    Hickory, NC 28602
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Atrium Health Lincoln

    433 McAlister Rd
    Lincolnton, NC 28092
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St
    Hickory, NC 28601

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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