Dr. Ashley AganMD
at Scottie — Dallas, TX
About
Dr. Ashley Agan is a board-certified otolaryngologist and the founder of Scottie in Dallas, TX. She grew up in a small Texas town and earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with academic honors. She went on to complete her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. There, she earned induction into both the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Her residency in otolaryngology at UT Southwestern Medical Center gave her training at one of the country's top ENT programs. In 2020, she added an Executive Master's of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas to her credentials.
Dr. Agan spent seven years on faculty at UT Southwestern, serving as both medical director and clerkship director within the department. She holds a particular focus on Eustachian tube disorders, with deep expertise in the patulous Eustachian tube, a condition that often goes undiagnosed for years. Her clinical range extends across allergies, ear infections, sinus disease, nasal obstruction, tonsil conditions, and a wide spectrum of ENT disorders in adults and children. She is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and integrates lifestyle-based strategies into her treatment approach. Dr. Agan hosts the BackTable ENT podcast, contributing to peer education on emerging research in otolaryngology. Outside the clinic, she is married with a young daughter and enjoys travel, outdoor adventures, gardening, and strength training.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, Biomedical Engineering (with academic honors)
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Residency
Otolaryngology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
Additional Training
Executive Master's of Business Administration (EMBA), University of Texas at Dallas, 2020
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Agan right for?
Dr. Agan treats adults and children across the full range of ear, nose, and throat conditions. Patients who have struggled to get answers for chronic ear symptoms, including Eustachian tube dysfunction or patulous Eustachian tube, find her particularly well-suited to their needs. She also serves patients managing allergies, sinus disease, nasal obstruction, tonsil issues, and voice or swallowing concerns. Those who want a thorough, unhurried diagnostic visit with transparent pricing will feel at home at Scottie.
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Internal MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Agan treats a broad range of ENT conditions in both adults and children. Her particular focus is on Eustachian tube disorders, including the patulous Eustachian tube, which often goes undiagnosed for years. She also treats allergies, ear infections, sinus infections, nasal obstruction, tinnitus, Meniere's disease, vertigo, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and tonsil conditions.
Yes. Dr. Agan holds board certification in otolaryngology. She completed her residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, widely recognized as one of the country's top ENT training programs.
Dr. Agan earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her otolaryngology residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas, earned in 2020.
Yes. Dr. Agan spent seven years as a faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center. During that time she served as both medical director and clerkship director within the otolaryngology department.
Dr. Agan has built specific expertise in patulous Eustachian tube, a condition that many patients struggle to have correctly diagnosed. She has seen patients who went years without an accurate diagnosis before finding answers at Scottie. She offers both diagnostic evaluation and treatment options for this condition.
Yes. Dr. Agan places ear tubes in the office using the Hummingbird and Tula systems. These procedures do not require general anesthesia, which reduces the stress and logistical burden of a traditional surgical setting.
Dr. Agan performs a range of advanced in-office procedures at Scottie. These include VivAer treatment for nasal congestion, RhinAer treatment for rhinitis, balloon dilation of Eustachian tubes, inferior turbinate reduction, salivary duct dilation, and binocular otomicroscopy, among others.
Yes. Dr. Agan sees children up to age 17 for ENT consultations. Pediatric visits run 30 minutes and are priced at $300. Common reasons parents bring children to Scottie include ear infections, enlarged adenoids, tonsil issues, and tongue tie.
Yes. Dr. Agan is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She believes lifestyle modifications play a meaningful role in improving ENT and overall health outcomes, and she integrates that perspective into her clinical recommendations.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026