About ExcelENT
Built to get patients out from under sinus pain.
Most patients with chronic sinus problems spend years in primary care before getting a real answer. ExcelENT exists to shorten that path.
Why we exist.
Sinus problems are one of the most undertreated conditions in primary care. Patients often spend years on rotating antibiotic courses and decongestants before they get to the right care.
ExcelENT was founded to close that gap — connecting patients directly to the doctors who treat sinus problems every day, with the latest minimally invasive techniques and a clear path to relief.
Our focus is patient outcomes: see them quickly, treat them well, get them breathing again.
What we believe.
Four principles that shape how we work — every patient, every visit.
Treat the cause, not the symptom
Sinus issues need root-cause analysis, not another rotation of antibiotics. We invest in figuring out what's actually wrong before reaching for a prescription pad.
Fast access to real expertise
Most patients see a doctor within five days of scheduling. The best plan in the world doesn't help if you can't get an appointment.
Plain language, no jargon
Straight talk on what's happening in your sinuses, what your treatment options actually involve, and what it'll cost. No fine print.
Modern, minimally invasive
Most sinus procedures today are 20-minute, in-office treatments. We treat surgery as a last resort and meet most patients with options that don't disrupt their lives.
What that adds up to.
- 1+ MillionPatients treated
- 97%Feel better after treatment
- 20 minIn-office balloon procedure
Meet the founder
Dr. Kashif Mazhar
Dr. Mazhar is a practicing otolaryngologist in Raleigh, NC, and the founder of ExcelENT. He started ExcelENT after years of meeting patients in his clinic who had been told their sinus pain wasn't serious — patients who'd cycled through antibiotics and decongestants for years before anyone took a closer look. ExcelENT exists to shorten that path.
The team.
The operators and clinical leaders behind ExcelENT.
Kevin Monty
Kevin leads ExcelENT's patient growth, focused on getting more people connected with the right care faster. He brings 30+ years working in healthcare operations and patient access.
Josh Pelger
Josh leads ExcelENT's clinical operations — the workflows that take a patient from first inquiry through their appointment and follow-up. 13 years in the field with a focus on the patient experience.
Eric Honsberger
Eric leads patient awareness and engagement at ExcelENT — the marketing and education that helps people find us before their symptoms become chronic. 15 years on the East Coast healthcare corridor.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Most appointments are confirmed in under 24 hours. No insurance? We'll help you figure it out.