Get to know the ENT specialists and Otolaryngologists of the Sinus Center, The Hearing Place, and Voice and Swallowing Center at Excel ENT of Alabama.

Dr. J. Christopher Davis

Claire Raley, RN, MSN, CRNP

A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years of specialized ENT experience.

Amy Pittman

Specializing in treatment of speech and hearing disorders, including voice and swallowing disorders. Provides vocal rehab for patients in the Birmingham area with voice disorders.

Kayla Smith, Au.D

A nationally certified Doctor of Audiology with more than 10 years of experience in the field of hearing disorders and hearing aids.

Our Specialists

Chronic sinusitis is a complex multifactorial disease process that can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life. Treatment algorithms range from conservative medical management, to advanced computer guided endoscopic sinus surgery, and the sophisticated Excel Sinus Process for severe sinus sufferers. Determining which approach is best suited for a particular patient can be a complicated process.

Dr. Davis and his staff treat each patient as an individual. By having a patient centered approach and expertise in all aspects of sinus surgery, Dr. Davis will blend both the medical needs a patient has along with their desires on how they would like their chronic sinus issues addressed. This transparent approach starts with proper patient education that begins at the first patient encounter all the way through the entire treatment process.

Treating Disorders of the Ear Nose and Throat

Dr. Christopher Davis has a special interest in sinus and voice disorders. He has established one of the only sinus and voice centers in the area. Excel ENT of Alabama is equipped with the latest endoscopic technology in diagnosing and treating all types of nasal pathology. In fact, Dr. Davis is one of the most experienced surgeons in Alabama that provides the advanced Excel Sinus Process for severe sinus patients. This exciting technology allows for the surgical treatment of sinusitis in a more convenient less invasive manner.

The specialists at Excel ENT of Alabama can diagnose and treat all types of voice and swallowing disorders. Dr. Davis established one of the few voice and swallowing laboratories in Alabama in 2005. Since that time many exciting additions have occured. Excel ENT of Alabama welcomed Amy Pittman to the team. She is one of the most experienced speech language pathologists in the area, specializing in the diagnosis, management and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. In addition, Excel ENT of Alabama has one of the few state of the art KayPentax strobe units in state. This equipment provides the most accurate means in diagnosing and treating all types of voice and swallowing disorders.

In order to diagnose and treat the hearing needs for Dr. Davis’s patients, Kayla Smith joined the Excel ENT of Alabama team as our in house audiologist. She has had a lifelong interested in what causes hearing loss and how to help those who suffer from it. Dr. Smith can perform the testing needed to diagnose, manage and treat all forms of hearing loss and other hearing or balance problems for individuals from birth through adulthood. She will review any recommendations for audiologic care or treatment which may include hearing instruments (also referred to as hearing aids), aural rehabilitation or balance therapy. The latest digital hearing instruments have revolutionized how patients with hearing impairments can now interact with their world. Dr. Smith is experienced at fitting the perfect hearing instrument for patients who suffer from hearing loss.

With the latest state of the art facilities and a comfortable atmosphere, it is our primary goal at Excel ENT of Alabama to truly excel in meeting the ear, nose, and throat needs for all of our patients.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call (205) 988-6858.