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About Us

Founded in 2002 by Dr. Robert Puchalski, SCENT is the premier and largest ear, nose and throat practice in the Midlands and offers 9 convenient locations. Our board-certified physicians treat patients of all ages for a range of ENT conditions and have subspecialty training in pediatric ENT, sleep medicine, allergy, otology, facial trauma and head and neck surgery.

We practice a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach that puts patient safety first while striving for optimal outcomes.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our patients while providing the most comprehensive care in ENT, allergy and sleep medicine.

Because we are an independently owned practice, we do not have the heavy administrative expenses that some other medical facilities have and our on-site diagnostic tests are significantly lower in cost than other healthcare providers.

We are committed to seeing new patients within one week and accept all major insurance plans.

In addition, we pride ourselves on providing personalized, timely patient care and customer service designed to provide our patients with maximum comfort, convenience and privacy.

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Leadership Team

Our leadership team is dedicated to our mission of exceeding the expectations of our patients while providing the most comprehensive care in ENT, allergy and sleep medicine.

Bradley Joyce, Director of Operations

Charlesten Barrineau, Physician Liaison

Sydney McNulty, Physician Liaison

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Partnership Prioritizing Patient Care

South Carolina ENT (SCENT) is proud to be a partner practice of Southern Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy (SENTA), a leading network of physician‑led ENT and Allergy practices serving communities across the Southeast and beyond.

Through this collaborative network, SENTA physicians deliver the highest quality allergy, asthma, immunology, and otolaryngology care. With locations across multiple states, SENTA Partners brings together top‑tier otolaryngologists, immunologists, and specialty providers who share a commitment to innovative, patient‑centered care.

By partnering with SENTA in May 2022, SCENT continues to provide the personalized care of a local practice while benefiting from the clinical expertise, resources, and best‑practice collaboration of a leading ENT and allergy organization, ensuring patients receive advanced care in a trusted, community‑focused setting. 

South Carolina ENT proudly serves the Midlands of South Carolina, including Columbia and Lexington, offering convenient access to care and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.