Tina Elkins, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio	Medical Degree		2000

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Otolaryngology	Otolaryngology	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on May 29, 2026 -

UT Health East Texas Physicians- ENT (Athens) - 1701 S. Palestine St.

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Comment - “ She was cheerful. Upbeat. Knowle... ”

She was cheerful. Upbeat. Knowledgeable. I went expecting an ultrasound but left with only a referral.

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“She was cheerful. Upbeat. Knowle...”

She was cheerful. Upbeat. Knowledgeable. I went expecting an ultrasound but left with only a referral.

Anonymous 05/29/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 09, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Elkins is amazing, very upbea... ”

Dr Elkins is amazing, very upbeat, friendly and thorough, we love her.

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“Dr Elkins is amazing, very upbea...”

Dr Elkins is amazing, very upbeat, friendly and thorough, we love her.

Anonymous 05/09/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 09, 2026 -

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Always

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Always

Anonymous 03/09/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 04, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Elkis is fantastic !!!!!!... ”

Dr Elkis is fantastic !!!!!!

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“Dr Elkis is fantastic !!!!!!...”

Dr Elkis is fantastic !!!!!!

Anonymous 02/04/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 21, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Elkins showed care and wanted... ”

Dr Elkins showed care and wanted to help with a resolution of the problem!

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“Dr Elkins showed care and wanted...”

Dr Elkins showed care and wanted to help with a resolution of the problem!

Anonymous 05/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 01, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Elkins is an excellent provid... ”

Dr Elkins is an excellent provider on all aspect of care

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“Dr Elkins is an excellent provid...”

Dr Elkins is an excellent provider on all aspect of care

Anonymous 04/01/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 19, 2026 -

UT Health East Texas Physicians- ENT (Athens) - 1701 S. Palestine St.

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Comment - “ Dr Elkins is amazing,very profes... ”

Dr Elkins is amazing,very professional but friendly as well

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“Dr Elkins is amazing,very profes...”

Dr Elkins is amazing,very professional but friendly as well

Anonymous 02/19/2026

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Otolaryngologist - General

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Angela Hill-Gross, APRN, FNP-C - Nurse Practitioner

Alise Holloway, AuD - Audiologist

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