About Dr. Christopher A. Lord
Dr. Christopher A. Lord, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist providing comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care in Tennessee. His specialty includes the medical and surgical evaluation of conditions affecting the ears, hearing, nose, sinuses, throat, voice, and related structures of the head and neck.
Dr. Lord earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He became board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in 2021.
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Focus Areas
- Ear infections and persistent ear symptoms
- Hearing loss and hearing-related concerns
- Tinnitus and ringing in the ears
- Sinus problems and nasal congestion
- Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
- Nasal polyps and structural nasal problems
- Tonsil and throat conditions
- Dizziness and balance concerns
- Head and neck evaluation
- General ear, nose, and throat surgery
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders provides patient information about hearing and ear conditions. Patients experiencing ringing or other unexplained sounds can also read its overview of tinnitus, while MedlinePlus explains common causes and treatment considerations for sinusitis.
Otolaryngology and Patient Care Approach
Otolaryngology, often called ENT care, covers a wide range of conditions involving structures that are closely connected anatomically and functionally. Symptoms such as recurring sinus pressure, hearing changes, persistent congestion, swallowing difficulty, chronic throat problems, or balance concerns may require evaluation by an ENT specialist.
Dr. Lord’s training in head and neck surgery allows him to provide both medical evaluation and surgical treatment when appropriate. An ENT visit may include reviewing symptoms, examining the ears, nose, and throat, considering hearing or imaging studies, and deciding whether medication, monitoring, an office procedure, or surgery is most appropriate.
This broad specialty can also help patients whose symptoms overlap several areas, such as nasal obstruction accompanied by sinus problems or ear symptoms connected with hearing and balance.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Lord completed his undergraduate education at Duke University before earning his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2014.
He completed residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from 2014 to 2020. Dr. Lord is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, with board certification dating from 2021.
Clinic Information
Dr. Lord practices with Associates in ENT at 1724 Hamill Road, Suite 102, Hixson, Tennessee 37343. The practice also maintains locations in Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee.
The primary office telephone number is (423) 267-6738, and Dr. Lord’s NPI is 1497165070. Patients should confirm their preferred clinic location, appointment availability, insurance participation, and any referral requirements directly with the practice before scheduling.
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