Ear, nose and throat specialist joins Bothwell Regional Health Center

Bothwell Regional Health Center welcomed Dr. Mark Covington, general otolaryngologist, to Bothwell Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Dec. 2.

Dr. Covington regularly practices at Kansas City- based Ascentist Healthcare and will see patients at Bothwell ENT on Thursdays. He has more than 20 years of experience and will diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders, ear infections, nose and sinus problems including allergies and throat problems such as tonsillitis, difficult swallowing, salivary gland disorders, tumors and more.

“Dr. Covington is an excellent addition to the Bothwell team for providing specialty care of the ear, nose and throat,” said Keith Morrow, Bothwell Clinic Operations vice president. “By adding him, our community can receive high-quality specialized care without having to travel long distances.”

Dr. Covington earned his medical degree from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and completed his residency in otolaryngology for head and neck surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He is board certified in otolaryngology.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Bothwell ENT team and help improve access to specialized care for patients in the community,” Dr. Covington said. “I look forward to helping patients get well.”

Dr. Covington and his wife have been married for 32 years and have five children aged 18 to 30. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, being active in church, hiking, running, playing basketball, and snow and water skiing.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Covington, call 660.826.5226 or 660.829.8888. Bothwell ENT is located on the third floor of the Bothwell Healing Arts Center at 3700 W. 10th Street, Suite 300, in Sedalia.