Board Certified Neurotologic & Audiologic Care Since 1993

About Us

Your Trusted Hearing & Ear Care Partner

Privately owned and serving the Triangle since 1993, Carolina Ear and Hearing Clinic provides comprehensive neurotologic and audiologic care for the whole family.

Carolina Ear and Hearing Clinic team

Our Story

Carolina Ear and Hearing Clinic was founded in 1993 by Dr. John T. McElveen, Jr. with a mission to provide the highest quality ear, hearing, and balance care in the Raleigh area. As a privately owned practice, we maintain the personal touch and individualized attention that sets us apart.

Our team of board-certified physicians, audiologists, and support staff are dedicated to using the latest technology and evidence-based treatments to help our patients hear life's best moments.

We treat patients of all ages — from children to adults — and accept both insurance and self-pay. Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities to ensure you receive comprehensive care under one roof.

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Our Specialists

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Our board-certified team brings decades of combined experience in otology, audiology, and hearing care.

John T. McElveen, Jr., MD

John T. McElveen, Jr., MD

Otologist / Neurotologist

Dr. McElveen is a board-certified otologist and neurotologist with over 30 years of experience.

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Benjamin Johnson, MD

Benjamin Johnson, MD

Otologist / Neurotologist

Dr. Johnson is a fellowship-trained otologist and neurotologist with a special interest in endoscopic ear surgery.

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Courtney B. Richards, AuD

Courtney B. Richards, AuD

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Richards is a Doctor of Audiology specializing in comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and audiologic rehabilitation.

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Sydney Hill, AuD

Sydney Hill, AuD

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Hill is a Doctor of Audiology dedicated to providing personalized hearing care.

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Sarah Van Putten, AuD

Sarah Van Putten, AuD

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Van Putten is a Doctor of Audiology providing comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid services, and patient-centered hearing care.

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