Robert Thomas, M.D. will be joining Richmond ENT in 2025
A graduate of Asbury University and Vanderbilt Medical School, he completed ENT residency at the University of Florida in 2012. He then practiced general ENT in Minot...
William Lee Wilkes, MD – March 30, 1941 – July 13, 2022
After a life well lived, William Lee Wilkes, MD passed away peacefully with his beloved three children, Natalie, Kim and Forest on July 13, 2022. Dr. Wilkes was born...
Dr. Armstrong awarded MEDARVA 2022 Patient Choice Award
In honor of MEDARVA Healthcare’s 70th Anniversary Year, 70 physicians received the award including Dr. Michael Armstrong!...
Can a Single Dose Medication Potentially Restore Lost Hearing? We’re Working to Find Out.
FX-322 is a new investigational drug that aims to activate and restore cells in the inner ear needed for healthy hearing. There are no costs for you to participat...
Simple advice from your doctor on avoiding COVID-19 coronavirus
If the NBA is not playing basketball, then I am not going to the gym this week. If colleges are closing, then I am not celebrating in bars and restaurants. If I can...
‘OurHealth Richmond’ 2018 Best Bedside Manner Awards
“A gentle touch, an attentive ear, perhaps a moment for prayer. These are just some of the elements of caring built into the practice philosophy of Richmond ENT, a pr...
National Microtia Awareness Day is November 9th
Dr. Armstrong was recently featured on WRIC 8News for providing a life-saving procedure to siblings born with one ear. The group Access Now connected Rosa Guevara Dia...
“Don’t Label Kids” [1] – October 9th is National PANDAS Awareness Day — What parents need to know
Three weeks ago, “Sara” was a healthy, playful six-year-old who had just started first grade. Over the course of hours, Sara’s personality suddenly changed. She bec...
What does MEDARVA do? — Graffiti campaign in Richmond sends positive message
MEDARVA has started a “clean graffiti” campaign around Richmond, pressure-washing “Don’t Label Kids” into sidewalks in an effort to stop kids from being labeled negat...
Ask the Doctor: What is Empty Nose Syndrome?
Q: What is Empty Nose Syndrome? A: Empty nose syndrome is a very unpleasant condition characterized by a wide open, dry nose that drips and feels blocked. Patient...