Atlanta, GA – April 2, 2026 – SENTA Partners announced that 31 of their partner physicians have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors as of 2026, with approximately 34% of eligible physicians earning the distinction compared to just 7% non-affiliated physicians nationwide.

Our recognized partner physicians span multiple specialties and markets across SENTA’s unified network, reflecting the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

SENTA proudly recognizes the following physicians:

Advanced ENT & Allergy
Steven D. Shotts, MD
Wes A. Allison, MD
Gregory M. Abbas, MD
Keith D. Forwith, MD, PhD
Andrew R. Gould, MD
Kenneth M. Hodge, MD

Asthma & Allergy Specialists
William S. Ashe, MD
Hugh R. Black, MD

Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
Sara B. Bluestein, MD
David W. Carlton, MD
Erinn T. Gardner, MD
Lily G. Hwang, MD
Keith I. Lenchner, MD

Center for Allergy & Asthma of Georgia
William T. Boleman, MD
John D. Vickery, MD

Coastal Allergy & Asthma
Bruce D. Finkel, MD
Brad H. Goodman, MD
Jennifer K. Appleyard, MD

CornerStone ENT
William A. McClelland, MD

ENT Carolina
Mark E. Reiber, MD

Northeast Georgia ENT
Robert M. Baskin, MD
Allen P. Butler, MD
Michael H. Callahan, MD

Northwest ENT & Allergy Center
Drew M. Locandro, MD
Shatul L. Parikh, MD
Avani P. Ingley, MD
Bryan J. Stringham, DO

Piedmont ENT & Related Allergy
Karen K. Hoffmann, MD
Craig A. Richman, MD

Reston ENT
Danial Hwang, MD

South Carolina ENT (SCENT) 
David Macy Vidrine, MD

“These recognitions reflect the exceptional expertise and dedication of our physicians across the SENTA network,” said Conor Beardsley, Chief Executive Officer at SENTA. “We are proud to partner with physicians dedicated to providing the very best care to their patients, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional care that is recognized by their peers and trusted by the communities they serve.”

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated and thoroughly vetted by a physician-led team, taking into account professional achievements, excellence in patient care, and interpersonal skills. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians.

SENTA Partners, a physician-led organization, remains committed to advancing specialty care in otolaryngology and allergy through clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate service.

About SENTA Patners

Southern Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy Physicians (SENTA) is a leading community of the finest ENT and Allergy/Immunology specialists in the Southern region. SENTA provides the highest quality allergy, asthma, immunology, and otolaryngology care leading to better patient outcomes. Founded in 2019 with an investment from Shore Capital Partners, SENTA provides strategic, operational, and administrative support to our ENT and Allergy partner practices, empowering physicians to focus on their patients. SENTA is a three-time honoree on the INC. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America (2023, 2024, 2025). For additional information on SENTA, please visit www.sentapartners.com.  

About Shore Capital Partners

Shore Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm with an office in Nashville, is an investor in lower-middle market companies in the Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Business Services, Industrial, and Real Estate industries. Shore’s strategy is to support management partners to grow faster with less risk through access to capital, world-class board and operational resources, and unmatched networking, development, and shared learnings across the portfolio. From 2020-2025, Shore received recognition from Inc. Magazine as a 6x Top Founder Friendly Investor and by Pitchbook Research for leading U.S. Private Equity deal volume for the past 10 years, from 2016-2025. Shore targets investments in proven, successful private companies with superior management teams, stable cash flow, and significant potential to grow through industry consolidation and organic growth to generate value for shareholders. Shore has approximately $17 billion of assets under management and in additional investment platforms to which it provides business and operational consulting services. To learn more about Shore Capital Partners, and for more information on these awards and investment platforms, please visit www.shorecp.com. 

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