Physicians
Dr. Richard Wingert, MD
Dr. Wingert came to SW Florida in 1979, following active duty military assignments. He was the first ENT Specialist in Cape Coral and has had a continuous practice in our city for over 40 years covering all aspects of ENT and Head and Neck surgery.
Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Residency:
Madigan Army Medical Center (Tacoma, Washington) General Surgery and Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Graduate Medical Education:
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Baltimore, Maryland)
Internship:
Tripler Army Medical Center (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Undergraduate Education:
University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
United States Military Academy (West Point, New York)
Valley Forge Military Academy (Wayne, Pennsylvania)
Military Service:
Chief, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Frankfurt Regional Army Medical Center (Frankfurt, W. Germany)
Memberships and Fellowships:
Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Member, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
Member, Florida Society of Otolaryngology
Physician Assistants
Robert T. Paquin, MMS, MBA, PA-C
Mr. Ted Paquin has 15 years of experience in ENT and joined Cape Coral Ear Nose and Throat Center in 2016. His primary interests are in general otolaryngology and allergies. Mr. Paquin is a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves and has served proudly for over 10 years. Before joining Dr. Wingert he was practicing general ENT in Champaign, Illinois. He has also worked as a medical provider on humanitarian missions on the US/Mexico border with the Department of Homeland Security.
Education:
Master of Medical Science - Midwestern University (Downers Grove, IL)
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management - Western Governors University (Salt Lake City, UT)
Laura Currier, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Mrs. Laura Currier is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of healthcare experience. Laura is originally from Massachusetts and moved to Southwest Florida in 2013. She has practiced in the emergency medicine and urgent care settings. She also obtained certification in neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments. Laura is a member of the Nurse Practitioners of Lee County. She enjoys helping her patients achieve optimal health and wellness.
Education:
Master of Nursing with a concentration in Family Nursing Practice- Chamberlain University (Downers Grove, IL)
Conveniently located in the Tower’s Building right next to Mr. Carwash