Dr. Brynae L. Miley

About the Doctor

Dr. Brynae L. Miley is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) with over 21 years of experience, offering comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed her otolaryngology residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Currently practicing in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as part of East Tennessee Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PC, she is affiliated with multiple facilities including Covenant Health Methodist Medical Center and Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Dr. Miley has received a 5/5 patient rating based on 54 reviews, with patients commending her for listening attentively, explaining clearly, performing thorough exams, and demonstrating excellent bedside manner. She is recognized as an expert in endoscopic sinus surgery and chronic nasal allergies. She is currently accepting new patients.

• Over 20 years of experience in otolaryngology

• 5/5 patient rating from 54 reviews

• Subspecialties in otolaryngic allergy, pediatric ENT, and rhinology

• Expert in endoscopic sinus surgery and chronic nasal allergies

• Accepts new patients and a wide range of insurance plans (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, etc.)

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Residency – University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (2004–2009)
Fellowship/Additional Training – None listed (subspecialty expertise in allergy, pediatrics, rhinology)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic sinusitis (acute and recurrent)

• Chronic nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis)

• Ear infections (otitis media, otitis externa)

• Eustachian tube dysfunction

• Hearing loss (conductive and sensorineural)

• Tonsillitis and adenoiditis

• Sleep-disordered breathing (snoring, obstructive sleep apnea)

• Larynx and vocal cord disorders (hoarseness, nodules, polyps)

• Nasal polyps

• Deviated nasal septum

• Dizziness and vertigo (including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – BPPV)

• Head and neck masses (thyroid nodules, salivary gland disorders, lymphadenopathy)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Endoscopic sinus surgery (balloon sinuplasty, functional endoscopic sinus surgery – FESS)

• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

• Ear tube placement (myringotomy with tympanostomy tubes)

• Nasal endoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)

• Allergy testing (skin prick or intradermal) and immunotherapy (allergy shots/drops)

• Septoplasty and turbinate reduction

• Laryngoscopy (flexible and rigid)

• Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of head and neck masses

• Removal of ear wax (cerumen impaction) and foreign bodies

• Frenotomy for tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)

• Biopsy of oral, nasal, or laryngeal lesions

Services Offered

Dr. Miley provides comprehensive ear, nose, and throat services for both children and adults, ranging from routine office-based care to advanced surgical interventions. She offers thorough diagnostic evaluations for chronic sinusitis, nasal allergies, hearing loss, voice disorders, and sleep apnea. For patients with allergic rhinitis, she provides allergy testing and personalized immunotherapy (shots or sublingual drops) to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. In-office procedures such as nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, and ear wax removal are available for quick diagnosis and treatment. When surgery is indicated, she performs minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, ear tube placement, and septoplasty with a focus on patient safety and rapid recovery. Dr. Miley also provides pediatric ENT care, including management of recurrent ear infections, tonsillitis, and tongue-tie. She works closely with primary care providers, allergists, and sleep specialists to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Comprehensive ENT consultation for adults and children

• Allergy testing and immunotherapy (allergy shots/drops)

• In-office nasal endoscopy and laryngoscopy

• Medical management of sinusitis, allergies, ear infections, and dizziness

• Surgical services: sinus surgery, tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, ear tubes, septoplasty, turbinate reduction

• Pediatric ENT: ear infections, tonsillitis, tongue-tie, airway evaluation

• Sleep apnea evaluation (home sleep testing and CPAP management)

• Hearing testing and balance assessment (basic audiometry, vestibular evaluation)

• Voice and swallowing assessments

• Head and neck mass evaluation (FNA, biopsy, imaging coordination)

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 800 Oak Ridge Tpke, Ste C100, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830
Phone: (865) 483-2288

Hospital Affiliations

• Covenant Health Methodist Medical Center 

• Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital 

• Advanced Family Surgery Center