Middle Georgia ENT

Providing Ear, Nose, and Throat Care and Treatment to the Middle Georgia Area

Our Staff

Rick Lockhart, M.D.

Dr. Lockhart, after being awarded a four-year scholarship for academic excellence, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 1978. He was invited to become a member of the exclusive Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After earning his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1982, he completed his internship and residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Additionally, Dr. Lockhart served with distinction in the United States Navy between the years of 1982 and 1992, including three years served as a Flight Surgeon in the Navy’s prestigious flight surgery program.

Dr. Lockhart is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. In addition, he is a member of the Southern Medical Society and the Medical Association of Georgia.

Dr. Lockhart practices all aspects of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, with a special interest in facial cancer excision and reconstruction and endoscopic sinus surgery. He currently holds active medical staff privileges at Oconee Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Lockhart formed Middle Georgia Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgery Center in 1992. He resides in Milledgeville.

Katie Lockhart – Office Administrator

Katie has worked for Middle Georgia Ear, Nose, & Throat since June of 2011. She graduated from Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Georgia in 2013 with an Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Katie is in charge of speaking with patients over the phones, filing insurance, scheduling appointments, mailing, and billing.  She resides in Milledgeville with her husband, Zack, and their son, Bronson.

Tara Chachulski – Front Desk Coordinator

Tara has worked in the medical field since 2020 and joined MGENT in April 2022. She is a Milledgeville native and enjoys spending all of her time with her daughter, Mia, as well as her family and friends.

 

The practice of Dr. Rick Lockhart, Middle Georgia Ear, Nose & Throat, is announcing its closure as of August 31, 2023.

Patients who need assistance in locating another ENT specialist or receiving copies of their medical records should contact Dr. Lockhart’s office by phone at (478)452-6610 or in person at 111 Fieldstone Drive, Milledgeville, GA 31061, prior to August 31, 2023.

Dr. Lockhart would like to thank Milledgeville and the surrounding areas for welcoming him into the community, and his patients for placing their trust in him for over 30 years.