Who is dr. harrington and what are his medical credentials in audiology or ENT?
Executive summary
There are multiple clinicians named “Dr. Harrington” active in ENT and audiology across the U.S.; the available reporting identifies at least two relevant figures: Dr. Patricia (Pat) A. Harrington, Au.D., an established audiologist in Largo/Seminole, Florida with 25–40+ years’ experience and leadership roles in professional societies [1] [2] [3], and Dr. Dale C. Harrington, DO, a board‑certified otolaryngologist (ENT) practicing in the Orlando/Oviedo area and co‑founder of Orlando Ear, Nose & Throat Associates [4] [5] [6]. Other Harringtons (Brian, Katie, Paul, etc.) appear in audiology or ENT listings in different regions and should not be conflated without local context [7] [8] [9].
1. Two distinct professionals emerge: an audiologist and an ENT surgeon
Reporting separates an audiologist, Dr. Patricia A. Harrington, Au.D., from an ENT/otolaryngologist, Dr. Dale C. Harrington, DO; Patricia runs Audiology Innovations in Largo and is noted for tinnitus work and state/national professional involvement [2] [10], while Dale is identified as an otolaryngologist and co‑founder of an Orlando ENT practice with board certifications in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery [4] [5].
2. What the audiology credentials look like for Dr. Patricia A. Harrington
Multiple profiles list Patricia Harrington with the Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) credential, decades of clinical experience (reported as “over 30” or “over 40” years in different sources), leadership in the Florida Academy of Audiology, and service on the American Academy of Audiology’s Ethical Practices Committee — all consistent with a senior private‑practice audiologist focused on tinnitus and hearing rehabilitation [2] [10] [3].
3. What the ENT credentials look like for Dr. Dale C. Harrington
Sources show Dale C. Harrington as a DO trained and board‑certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, affiliated with regional hospitals (AdventHealth/Orlando Health) and practicing Head & Neck Surgery/ENT in Orlando/Oviedo; he is described as co‑founder of Orlando Ear, Nose & Throat Associates and listed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery’s reference service [4] [5] [6].
4. Other “Dr. Harrington” entries — don't assume they’re the same person
Search results include several additional Harringtons in related fields (Brian Harrington, Au.D., at Main Line Audiology in Pennsylvania; Katie Harrington, Au.D., in New England; Paul and others listed as ENTs in New York or Rochester). Each listing carries different locations and training; conflating them risks error — verify by location, specialty, and employer [7] [8] [9].
5. What sources confirm and what they do not
Profiles and clinic pages confirm the specializations, locations, practice affiliations, degrees (Au.D. for Patricia; DO and board certifications for Dale), and professional roles cited above [2] [3] [4] [5]. Available sources do not mention any single “Dr. Harrington” holding both an Au.D. audiology doctorate and medical ENT board certification; they treat the audiologist and the ENT as separate individuals (not found in current reporting).
6. Why this distinction matters for patients and reporters
Audiologists (Au.D.) are non‑physician clinicians focused on hearing and balance diagnostics and rehabilitation; ENTs (MD/DO) are physicians/surgeons treating medical and surgical ear, nose and throat conditions. Misidentifying a practitioner’s training could lead patients to seek the wrong type of care or rely on incomplete credentials — a practical risk underscored by multiple, separate Harrington profiles in different practices and specialties [2] [4].
7. How to verify which Dr. Harrington you're dealing with
Confirm the clinician’s full name, degree (Au.D., DO, MD), practice address, and professional memberships or board certification via the specific clinic page or hospital affiliation cited in the source listings (e.g., Audiology Innovations for Patricia; Orlando ENT / AdventHealth listings for Dale) before booking care [2] [11] [12].
Limitations: this analysis relies solely on the provided search results and clinic/professional profiles; licensing board lookups, primary CVs, or direct clinic confirmation were not included in the sources supplied.