07/29/2025
It's been awhile since we last posted and if you're new here we would like to introduce and re-introduce you guys to our awesome providers!
Mandi Jackson, CRNP
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Mandi became a nurse in 2007 after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She worked in the ICU, home health, and radiation oncology prior to becoming a nurse practitioner. She graduated in December 2022 from the University of South Alabama. Becoming a Nurse Practitioner who is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Since joining ENT is the last year Mandi has stepped up and taken over our Inspire program. Weather you're wanting a consult to see if you're a future candidate for the Inspire device or following up after being Implanted
Mandi is your girl who will take care of you! Mandi lives in Daphne with her husband, Rett, and their children, Hannah, Landry, and C**t. They also have a dog, Reva. Mandi and her family enjoy spending time together, playing mini golf, and board games. We are very excited to have her on the ENT Center of Excellence team!
Joel W. Stutz, AuD
Licensed Audiologist
ENT Centers of Excellence is excited to welcome licensed audiologist Joel W. Stutz, AuD, to the ENT Team! Dr. Stutz’s educational career started at Central Michigan University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders. He then received his Master’s degree in Audiology at Central Michigan. After completing his Master’s program, Dr. Stutz interned at the University of Iowa Hospital, providing audiological services for hospital patients, and participated in the New Born Audiological screening program. Dr. Stutz then began his career at Michigan Audiological Processing Services (MOSA), where he worked as a clinical audiologist and served as clinical director. He oversaw the clinical and financial operations of the Audiology department as well as provided comprehensive professional audiological services for his patients. In 2002, Dr. Stutz returned to school to earn his doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida. Then in 2005, Dr. Stutz became the CEO/President of Michigan Audiological Processing Services, LLC., where he continued to provide comprehensive Auditory Processing Testing and Rehabilitation services to the pediatric and adult community. Dr. Stutz and his wife moved to Baldwin County in 2022 after being the clinical director of MOSA for 25 years. He then was a clinical audiologist for a year in Baldwin County before joining the ENT Centers of Excellence team.
Hope Tindle, CRNP
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Hope Tindle is board certified as a family nurse practitioner, she can care for patients of all ages. She received her Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Alabama and later her Master of Nursing degree from Troy University. Hope has certifications in multiple areas, including RNFA and FLS, which makes her proficient in procedural skills and bone disorders. Hope has many years of experience in orthopedics and the urgent care setting. She has a passion for treating injuries and interpreting radiographic images.
Keith Kowal, MD
Board Certified in Otolaryngology & Sleep Medicine
Dr. Keith Kowal opened the doors of ENT Centers of Excellence in November 2015 after moving to Baldwin County from Atlanta, GA, with his wife and young children. Dr. Kowal’s educational career began at Syracuse University, where he earned a Biomechanical Engineering degree and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He then moved to Boston, where he obtained his Medical Doctor Degree from Tufts Medical School. After completing his residency at the University of California at Irvine, Dr. Kowal moved back to New York, where he practiced Otolaryngology for several years. In 1992, he moved to Atlanta, GA, where he specialized in evaluating and treating pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Kowal’s expertise lies in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Allergy, and Sleep Disorders. Dr. Kowal relocated to Baldwin County in 2015 because of the need for services in Allergy, Sleep Medicine, and ENT/Head and neck surgery. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Kowal enjoys golf, tennis, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
