Name: Dr. James R. McAuley

Specialty: Otolaryngology – ENT (Neurotology; Otolaryngic Allergy)

Qualification/Board Certification: University of Mississippi School of Medicine; MS State Medical License (Active through 2026)

Affiliation(s): North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo | Gilmore Memorial Hospital | North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center

Locations (City/State): Tupelo, Mississippi

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1598776338

About the Doctor

Dr. James R. McAuley is an experienced ENT-otolaryngologist based in Tupelo, Mississippi, with over 20 years of experience in the surgical and medical management of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (1990–1995), receiving comprehensive surgical and clinical training at the state’s leading academic medical institution. His career reflects a deep and longstanding commitment to serving the ENT healthcare needs of patients in northern Mississippi and the surrounding region.

Dr. McAuley currently practices at Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians of North Mississippi, P.A., a dedicated ENT group practice located on Pegram Drive in Tupelo, where he works alongside a team of experienced otolaryngologists. He is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo, Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory, and North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tupelo — recognized as a Best ASC in Ophthalmology and Orthopedics & Spine — providing patients access to both inpatient hospital care and efficient outpatient surgical services. Dr. McAuley holds subspecialty expertise in Neurotology and Otolaryngic Allergy, distinguishing him as a specialist in complex ear and hearing disorders as well as the diagnosis and management of ENT-related allergic conditions. He has demonstrated above-average treatment volumes in hearing loss, endoscopic sinus surgery, acute sinusitis, and chronic nasal allergies compared to the Mississippi state average. He accepts Aetna, Cigna, Elevance, and United Healthcare, including Medicaid and Medicare, and is currently welcoming new patients.

Highlights at a glance:

• Over 20 years of experience in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
• Dual subspecialty expertise in Neurotology and Otolaryngic Allergy
• Residency trained at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Above-average treatment volumes in hearing loss, endoscopic sinus surgery, acute sinusitis, and chronic nasal allergies in Mississippi
• Part of a dedicated ENT group practice — Ear, Nose & Throat Physicians of North Mississippi, P.A.
• Affiliated with three facilities including North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center (Best ASC designation)
• Accepts Medicaid and Medicare along with multiple major commercial insurance plans
• Active Mississippi State Medical License through 2026
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
• Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center (1990–1995)
• Fellowship/Additional Training: Subspecialty focus in Neurotology and Otolaryngic Allergy

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hearing loss and hearing impairment
• Chronic and acute sinusitis
• Chronic nasal allergies and allergic rhinitis
• Nasal polyps and nasal obstruction
• Deviated nasal septum
• Ear infections (otitis media and otitis externa)
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Vertigo and balance disorders
• Eustachian tube dysfunction
• Tonsillitis and recurrent throat infections
• Sleep apnea and snoring
• Head and neck masses and tumors
• Vocal cord disorders and hoarseness
• Salivary gland disorders
• Otosclerosis and conductive hearing loss
• Meniere’s disease and inner ear disorders
• Facial nerve disorders
• Nasal trauma and septal perforations

Medical Procedures Performed

• Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
• Septoplasty and nasal reconstruction
• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
• Myringotomy and ear tube placement
• Tympanoplasty and ear drum repair
• Mastoidectomy and middle ear surgery
• Cochlear implant evaluation and coordination
• Stapedectomy for otosclerosis
• Nasal polyp removal
• Allergy testing and immunotherapy management
• Audiological evaluation and hearing assessments
• Balloon sinuplasty (minimally invasive sinus treatment)
• Head and neck mass biopsy and excision
• Laryngoscopy and vocal cord evaluation
• Salivary gland surgery
• Sleep apnea surgical evaluation and intervention

Services Offered

Dr. McAuley provides a comprehensive range of otolaryngology services for patients in Tupelo and the greater northern Mississippi region, with particular depth in neurotological ear disorders and ENT-related allergy management. His extensive surgical training and decades of clinical experience make him a trusted resource for patients dealing with complex hearing, sinus, and head and neck conditions.

Neurotology & Ear Care: As a subspecialist in neurotology, Dr. McAuley manages complex conditions of the inner and middle ear, including hearing loss, Meniere’s disease, tinnitus, vertigo, otosclerosis, and facial nerve disorders. He provides advanced surgical interventions for ear conditions including mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, stapedectomy, and cochlear implant evaluation, offering patients in northern Mississippi access to high-level ear care close to home.

Sinus & Nasal Care: With above-average surgical volumes in endoscopic sinus surgery in Mississippi, Dr. McAuley is experienced in both the medical and surgical management of acute and chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and nasal obstruction. He performs functional endoscopic sinus surgery and balloon sinuplasty to restore nasal function and relieve chronic sinus symptoms.

Otolaryngic Allergy: As a subspecialist in otolaryngic allergy, Dr. McAuley evaluates and manages chronic nasal allergies and allergic rhinitis using a combination of allergy testing, immunotherapy, and targeted medical management, addressing the root causes of nasal congestion, postnasal drip, and sinus inflammation in allergy-driven patients.

Throat, Voice & Sleep Care: Dr. McAuley evaluates and treats conditions affecting the throat and voice including tonsillitis, vocal cord disorders, hoarseness, and sleep-disordered breathing, offering both medical management and surgical intervention including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and sleep apnea procedures.

Head & Neck Surgery: Dr. McAuley evaluates and manages head and neck masses, salivary gland disorders, and other conditions requiring surgical assessment or excision, coordinating care with oncology specialists when malignancy is identified.

Services at a glance:

• Comprehensive ENT evaluations and consultations
• Hearing loss evaluation and management
• Neurotological ear surgery (tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, stapedectomy)
• Cochlear implant evaluation and referral coordination
• Tinnitus and vertigo assessment and treatment
• Meniere’s disease management
• Chronic and acute sinusitis diagnosis and treatment
• Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and balloon sinuplasty
• Nasal polyp removal and septoplasty
• Allergy testing and immunotherapy
• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
• Sleep apnea surgical evaluation and treatment
• Head and neck mass evaluation and biopsy
• Salivary gland evaluation and surgery
• Vocal cord and laryngoscopic evaluation
• Ear tube placement and myringotomy

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna – HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance (formerly Anthem) – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 618 Pegram Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801 Phone: (662) 844-6513

Hospital Affiliations

• North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo — Tupelo, MS
• Gilmore Memorial Hospital — Amory, MS
• North Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center — Tupelo, MS (Best ASC in Ophthalmology and Orthopedics & Spine)