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Author: Dr. Carolyn J. Agresti, MD - Otolaryngologist (ENT)

Dr. Carolyn J. Agresti, MD is a highly experienced American otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida. With over 35 years in the field, she specializes in the full spectrum of ear, nose, and throat disorders—including hearing and balance conditions—and is known for combining surgical expertise with personalized, compassionate care'

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts, Newcomb College, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1983 

Medical Degree: MD, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1987 

Internship: Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York, NY, 1989 

Residency: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY, 1992

Fellowship: Advanced Head and Neck Surgery, Cornell/New York Hospital, NY, 1996 

Career and Leadership

Chief of ENT Department, Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL (2000 – 2014)

President, Palm Beach ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat, Inc.), West Palm Beach, FL (2004 – present) LinkedIn
Over her career, Dr. Agresti has held key leadership roles that shaped clinical practice standards and improved patient access to specialized ENT services.

Dr. Agresti is the founder and lead physician of Carolyn J. Agresti, MD Hearing and Balance LLC, located at 1411 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 9700, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Her practice offers in-office and telehealth consultations, serving patients across the Palm Beach region. She maintains hospital privileges at both Wellington Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center to ensure seamless inpatient and surgical care 

Areas of Expertise

Upper Respiratory Conditions: sinusitis, nasal polyps, allergy management

Hearing Rehabilitation: comprehensive evaluations, hearing aid fitting and maintenance

Balance and Vestibular Disorders: dizziness, vertigo, inner ear pathology

Tinnitus Management

Head and Neck Surgery: thyroid and parathyroid surgery, tumor removal, reconstructive procedures

Awards and Recognition

Digital Health Awards: Practice recognized as a winner in Fall 2021, Fall 2022, and 2023 for excellence in patient-focused digital health services .

Healthgrades Choice Provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat—reflecting above-average experience, strong patient ratings, and high hospital quality.

Dr. Agresti believes in tailoring care to each patient’s unique needs, blending advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques with clear communication and empathy. Her team emphasizes thorough education, follow-up, and use of the latest treatment modalities to achieve optimal outcomes.

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Masseter Muscle Diseases

April 26, 2025 12 min read
Masseter muscle diseases encompass any disorders affecting the masseter, a powerful chewing muscle on each side of the jaw. These conditions can cause pain,...
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Masseter Muscle Disorders

April 26, 2025 11 min read
Masseter muscle disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting one of the primary muscles of mastication (chewing). When the masseter malfunctions—due to overuse, injury,...
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Temporalis Muscle Contracture

April 26, 2025 10 min read
Temporalis muscle contracture is a condition characterized by an abnormal, persistent shortening and increased stiffness of the temporalis muscle fibers, leading to restricted jaw...
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Temporalis Muscle Dystrophy

April 26, 2025 12 min read
Temporalis muscle dystrophy is a rare but impactful condition characterized by progressive weakening and degeneration of the temporalis muscle—the broad, fan-shaped muscle on the...
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Temporalis Muscle Dystonia

April 26, 2025 10 min read
Temporalis muscle dystonia is a focal form of oromandibular dystonia characterized by involuntary, sustained or intermittent contractions of the temporalis muscle—a major muscle of...
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Temporalis Muscle Strain

April 26, 2025 10 min read
Temporalis muscle strain—sometimes called temporal muscle strain—is an injury to the fibers of the temporalis muscle on the side of the head. It occurs...
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Temporalis Muscle Injury

April 25, 2025 13 min read
A temporalis muscle injury refers to any harm or dysfunction affecting the temporalis muscle—one of the primary muscles of mastication (chewing). This injury can...
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Temporalis Muscle Infection

April 25, 2025 10 min read
A temporalis muscle infection occurs when bacteria—or, less commonly, fungi—invade and multiply within the temporalis muscle, leading to inflammation, swelling, and sometimes abscess formation....
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Temporalis Muscle Cyst

April 25, 2025 10 min read
Temporalis muscle cysts are uncommon, fluid- or semi-fluid–filled sacs that develop within the temporalis muscle—a broad, fan-shaped muscle on the side of the head...
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Temporalis Muscle Tumors

April 25, 2025 12 min read
Temporalis muscle tumors are abnormal growths that develop within the temporalis muscle—a broad, fan-shaped muscle on the side of the head used for chewing....
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