Fayetteville Otolaryngology, Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery joins Pinehurst Surgical Clinic and FirstHealth of the Carolinas

By Staff Report, posted Jul 25, 2025 on BizFayetteville.com

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Shan Tang, Dr. William Wiggs, Dr. Deidra Blanks and Dr. Steven Pantelakos have officially joined the FirstHealth and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic family.
Photo pulled from FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Photo pulled from Fayetteville Otolaryngology's Facebook page.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic (PSC) are thrilled to announce that Fayetteville Otolaryngology, Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, a premier ear, nose and throat (ENT) and facial plastics practice in Fayetteville, N.C., has officially joined the FirstHealth and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic family.

This partnership enhances access to high-quality ENT and facial plastic surgery services for residents of Cumberland County and beyond, bringing together a team of seasoned experts dedicated to exceptional patient care. The Fayetteville Otolaryngology clinic will remain at its current location at 1839 Quiet Cove in Fayetteville.

Shan Tang, M.D., who joined Fayetteville Otolaryngology in 2015 and currently serves as president of the practice, said this partnership strengthens the team’s commitment to delivering specialized surgical and clinical care to the Fayetteville community.

“We are proud to integrate with FirstHealth and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, bringing their legacy of excellence into our practice, and we look forward to continuing our tradition of providing outstanding patient care,” shared Dr. Tang in a press release.

Steven Pantelakos, M.D., and William Wiggs, M.D., who have both been with Fayetteville Otolaryngology for three decades, emphasized the benefits this partnership will bring to patients.

“This collaboration enhances our ability to offer comprehensive ENT care with the support of a respected regional health system,” said Dr. Wiggs in a press release.

“We’re expanding access to high-quality, coordinated care while maintaining the personalized approach our patients know and trust,” added Dr. Pantelakos.

Fayetteville Otolaryngology has been a trusted provider of ENT and cosmetic services in the Sandhills region since the 1970s. The practice is staffed by board certified otolaryngologists, doctorate-level (Au.D.) audiologists, a physician assistant and a medical aesthetician. ENT services include medical and surgical treatment of the ear, nose, throat, sinuses and neck, including advanced allergy testing and immunotherapy. On-site sinus CT scanning allows for immediate diagnosis and treatment planning as well as seamless transition to image-guided in office procedures such as balloon sinuplasty. Expert audiologists offer comprehensive hearing evaluations and state-of-the-art hearing aids to enhance patients’ quality of life. Cosmetic services are provided by Deidra Blanks, M.D., a double board certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic reconstructive surgeon who offers a wide scope of treatments to restore natural beauty ranging from Botox, fillers and laser skin resurfacing to skilled surgery including facelift and rhinoplasty.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Fayetteville Otolaryngology to FirstHealth,” said Dan Barnes, D.O., president of FirstHealth Physician Group in a press release. “Their team of experienced specialists brings a wealth of expertise in ENT and facial plastic surgery, aligning perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.”

Wyman McGuirt, M.D., section chief of otolaryngology at Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration in a press release stating: “The addition of Fayetteville Otolaryngology to our team enhances our ability to provide comprehensive ENT and facial plastic surgery services across the region. Their board certified specialists and advanced treatment options, from sinus care to cutting-edge cosmetic procedures, will greatly benefit our patients. We are honored to have such a talented group join us in our commitment to improving lives through exceptional care.”

The integration of Fayetteville Otolaryngology into the FirstHealth and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic’s network will expand access to specialized services offered in Fayetteville. FirstHealth’s multispecialty clinic located at 3716 Morganton Road in Fayetteville offers convenient care, occupational health, interventional pain medicine, vascular care, orthopedics and neurology. FirstHealth also offers primary care and gynecology in the Fayetteville area.

Current Fayetteville Otolaryngology patients will receive additional communications from the clinic with more detail about this exciting new development. Patients should continue to attend their regular appointments and call the clinic if they have any questions at (910) 323-1463. For more information about FirstHealth of the Carolinas, visit www.firsthealth.org. To learn more about Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, visit www.pinehurstsurgical.com.

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