ENT physicians who truly care

James R. McAuley, MD, is a board certified otolaryngologist and neurotologist practicing with ENT Physicians of North Mississippi since 1987. Dr. McAuley specializes in the treatment of adults, as well as children, with ear, nose and throat disorders, with a special expertise in diseases of the ear.Dr. McAuley is a 1982 graduate of Tupelo High School. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Mississippi in 1986. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi in 1990. Dr. McAuley completed an internship in general surgery in 1991 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he also completed his otolaryngology residency in 1995. He was an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson in 1996. Dr. McAuley then obtained his neurotology fellowship at the California Ear Institute at Stanford in 1997. Dr. McAuley is a member of the Mississippi State Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and a fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and board certified in Neurotology. He currently serves on the board of Sanctuary Hospice House. Dr. McAuley is an active member of Gloster Street Church of Christ. His interests include sports and hunting. He and his wife, Kim, have 3 children, Michelle, James Rieves, and John.

Robert Yarber, MD is a board certified otolaryngologist practicing with ENT Physicians since July, 2000. He specializes in the treatment of adults and children with ear, nose and throat disorders, with a special interest in head and neck surgery and sinus problems. Dr. Yarber is a graduate of Belmont High School and Northeast Mississippi Community College. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi in 1989. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in 1994, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Yarber is a member of the Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology, and a fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngology –Head and Neck Surgery.Dr. Yarber is an active member of First Baptist Church in Tupelo where he is a member of the sanctuary choir. He also sings in the gospel quartet, Fourgiven. Interests include woodworking, hunting, fishing and singing. Dr. Yarber and his wife, Debbie, have 3 children, Evan, Wesley, and Marissa.

Ryan C. Simmons, MD, is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He joined ENT Physicians’ of North Mississippi in July 2004 treating adult and pediatric patients with ear, nose, and throat disorders.Dr. Simmons obtained a B.S. in biology from Mississippi College where he received the Perry Academic Award and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1999, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed his training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2004 where he achieved the Outstanding Surgical Intern award. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Simmons is married, with two sons. He is an active member and Deacon of Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo. He enjoys recreational sports with his sons, running, and hiking/backpacking.

Dr. J. Montgomery Berry is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Otolaryngology Allergy. He began his practice in Northeast Mississippi upon joining ENT Physicians of North Mississippi in 1998. He specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with ear, nose, and throat disorders and allergy problems, with a special interest in laryngeal and voice disorders.Dr. Berry is a graduate of Millsaps College where he received a BS in chemistry and was a four-year letterman and captain of the basketball team. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine where he was awarded the Mississippi-Louisiana Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Otolaryngology. He also served as National Student Trustee for the Christian Medical Dental Society. Dr. Berry completed his residency at Vanderbilt University where he was winner of the resident research competition for his work in laryngeal re-animation. He is a charter member of the Christian Society of Otolaryngology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.He is married to Sara Williams Berry of Corinth and they have seven children. He is a founding member of The Orchard Church in Tupelo where he continues to serve as an elder on the Jeremiah Council. He is an avid sportsman and spends most of his free time with his family.

Dr. Matthew Stevens is a board certified physician in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He joined ENT Physicians in 2014 and treats a wide variety of ear, nose, and throat illnesses in both the adult and pediatric populations. Dr. Stevens has special interest in thyroid and parathyroid surgery.Dr. Stevens completed his undergraduate degree at Mississippi College in 2005 graduating Summa Cum Laude and receiving the prestigious Perry Academic Award. He then went on to obtain his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2009 where he was selected to be a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his residency at the University of Texas in San Antonio where he received the Resident Research Award for his work in voice and airway disorders.Dr. Stevens is a member of the American Board of Otolaryngology, Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology, and the Christian Society of Otolaryngology. Dr. Stevens is a past president of the Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology. He is happily married with three sons and one daughter. He enjoys hunting, fishing, a variety of sports, and most of all spending time with his family. Dr. Stevens and his family are active members of The Orchard Church in Tupelo.

Dr. Kurt L. Nelson is a board-certified physician in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He practices comprehensive otolaryngology, treating a wide variety of ear, nose, and throat disorders in both the adult and pediatric population with a special interest in thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Dr. Nelson completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi in 2009 graduating Summa Cum Laude and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society. He received the Fletcher F. Veazey award for Excellence in Secondary Science Education as well as the Miller-Pittman Pre-Medical Scholarship. He went on to obtain his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2013, graduating Cum Laude. He completed his residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2018 where he received the Excellence in Otolaryngology Research Award for his work in post-operative management of thyroid and parathyroid surgery and has several publications in textbooks and peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Nelson is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and past president of the Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology. He is happily married to Emily Nelson, a native of Tupelo. They have 4 children. He enjoys golf, sports in general, and most of all spending time with his family. Dr. Nelson and his family are active parishioners of St. James Catholic Church in Tupelo.