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At Villa Rica Ear, Nose & Throat, each of our professional staff members possesses many years of in-depth training and experience to help patients suffering from hearing loss, sinus and allergy conditions, and problems with the throat, tonsils, and adenoids. Same-day and walk-in appointments may be available for in-office procedures.


Count on us for the latest techniques when it comes to balloon sinuplasty, CoolSculpting, and other treatments.


Call us today at (770) 746-0766 for more information. We work with most insurance plans. Parking at our facility is FREE.

Eric Charles Andrist, M.D.

Eric Charles Andrist, M.D.

  • Education

    2001 – 2005

    • University of Louisville
    • Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
    • Resident

    2000 – 2001

    • University of Louisville
    • Department of Surgery
    • Surgical Internship

    1996 – 2000

    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    • M.D.
    • 1992 – 1996
    • University of Georgia
    • B.S., Chemistry with minor in biology, magna cum laude
  • Research

    Summer 1997

    • Summer Research Fellow
    • Samuel B. Lehrer, Ph.D., Tulane University School of Medicine. Conducted cross-reactivity testing among inhaled and ingested, phylogenetically related allergens

    1994 – 1995

    • Research Assistant
    • Jonathan Amster, Ph.D., University of Georgia. Used High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography, Electrospray Mass Spectrometry, and Capillary Zone Electrophoresis for separation and characterization of various digested proteins and peptides.
  • Publications
    • E. Andrist, G. Wesley, A. Nissen, J. Bumpous. “An Otolaryngology Standardized Patient.” Presented as an Oral Presentation at COSM, National Meeting of Triological Society, April 2004
    • E. Andrist, J. Goldman, D. Van Himbergen, J. Bumpous. “Complications of Tonsillectomy as a Function of Body Mass Index (BMI).” Presented as Poster at the Southern Section of the Triological Society, January 2003
    • J. Smullen, E. Andrist, G. Gianoli. “Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence: A New Cause of Vertigo.” Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society, Volume 151, Number 8, Page 397-400
    • E. Andrist, S. Lehrer, G. Reese, T. Carle, C. Lerover, L. Parfetti, A. Cartier. “Arthropod Allergens: Cross-Reactivity Between Lepidoptera (Ephestia kuehniella) and Shrimp (Penaeus aztecus).” (Abstract). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1998, Volume 101, Number 1, Page S91
    • E. Andrist, S. Lehrer, G. Reese, T. Carle, A. Cartier. “Cross-Reactivity of Arthropod Allergens.” (Abstract). Journal of Investigative Medicine, January 1998, Volume 46, Number 1, Page 49A
  • Honors and Awards
    • 2005 Honorable Kentucky Colonel – Given by the Governor of the state of Kentucky for service to the state of Kentucky
    • 2005 Cohen Award – from Division of Otolaryngology at the University of Louisville for compassionate patient care and service
    • 2002 Resident Research Award – from Division of Otolaryngology at the University of Louisville 
    • 1997 Summer Fellowship Grant – American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology 
    • 1996 Phi Beta Kappa 
    • 1995 – 1996 Golden Key National Honor Society
    • 1995 – 1996 Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society 
    • 1992 – 1996 Alumni Scholarship. University of Georgia. Half tuition merit scholarship
  • Extracurricular

    2000 – Present 

    • Professional Memberships. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy 

    1996 – 1997 

    • Brantley Center. Administered and evaluated tuberculin skin tests at a homeless shelter

    1995 

    • Athens Regional Medical Center, Physicians Imaging Center. Volunteer. Mainly clerical work, including ordering lab tests and filing films. Some patient contact involved with giving dyes, etc. for various exploratory procedures
Shandi L. Pike, Au.D.

Shandi L. Pike, Au.D.

Dr. Shandi L. Pike received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and Doctor of Audiology degree from Auburn University. Dr. Pike completed her residency training with Hearing Doctors of Georgia in 2009 and practiced in Auburn, AL, specializing in cochlear implants, pediatrics, and hearing aid technology. 


She served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Academy of Audiology (ALAA) as secretary, president, and as a convention liaison and board member for this professional organization since 2006. Dr. Pike has also served as a member of multiple ABA task forces. 


Dr. Pike’s special interests include hearing aid technology and pediatrics.

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