About

Dr. Beth McNulty grew up in Western Kentucky and moved to Louisville for her undergraduate education. She then went on to receive her medical degree at the University of Louisville and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Upon graduating from medical school, she completed her residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Louisville. It was during this time that she discovered her true passion in ENT, Otology & Neurotology. She went on to complete a two-year fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery at the Michigan Ear Institute in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

She is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Triological Society, and American Neurotology Society, among others. She is also board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

McNulty is excited to be back in her home state with her husband, Nathan, and their children, Reagan and Anthony.

Personal Statement

I specialize in pediatric and adult hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness and imbalance, chronic ear infections and skull-based tumors. I see children and adults.

The reason I chose this specialty dates to medical school. I remember the first time I experienced the restoration of hearing, and the magic. It was a lady who had been basically deaf on one side for about 20 years because of scarring of the ear canal, and she was trying on a bone-anchored hearing aid.

When that device restored her hearing, tears immediately came to her eyes. It was really moving for everybody in the room, and I knew then that’s what I wanted to do.

I think one of my strengths as a physician is that I’m able to listen to and relate to my patients. Being a Kentucky native gives me a certain advantage with our patient population, for sure.

I try to step back when I’m counseling patients and think, ‘How would I treat my mother? How would I treat my child?’ I try to bring that to every patient encounter.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
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    Beth McNulty, MD - UK HealthCare

Training & Education

Degree

University of Louisville, School of Medicine

Residency

University of Louisville, School of Medicine

Fellowship

Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery, Michigan Ear Institute, Farmington Hills

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Otolaryngology

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.77 out of 5
47 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    July 26th 2024
    None better!

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    July 18th 2024
    Very good.

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    July 17th 2024
    She surprised me with the depth of her clear explanations and her willingness to listen to me and include me in decisions. Dr. McNulty

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    June 18th 2024
    Dr. Beth McNulty is a wonderful doctor!!!

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    June 14th 2024
    No problems
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      June 11th 2024
      Excellent, evidence based, compassionate care as always. Why are you referring to Dr. McNulty by her first name in this survey? She earned her title.
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      June 6th 2024
      If I had consulted Dr. McNulty and/or Dr. Jones a year ago, I would not have lost the hearing and vestibular functions in my left ear, or been put at risk of brain abscess or meningitis.
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      May 31st 2024
      Very professional but also very kind and concerned.
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      May 31st 2024
      Dr. McNulty is first class! I would recommend her to anyone/everyone. I have gotten more answers in 3 visits than previous 30+ years from other providers.
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      May 30th 2024
      Interactions are short and busy. She has no opportunity to know me and may have formed inaccurate opinions of my coping skills r/t anxiety r/t tinnitus.
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      May 29th 2024
      The doctor was excellent, it was just the unexplained wait that was a problem.
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      May 14th 2024
      Doctor was very professional, she knew what exactly my problem was by my symptoms and gave me teaching how to handle my symptoms. She is excellent, could not ask for anything better
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      May 10th 2024
      Very good service
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      April 12th 2024
      Have recommended Dr Mcnulty to other people with similar condition
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      March 28th 2024
      Dr McNulty is a competent, caring and patient centered ENT physician. The quality of care she provides doesn't get better than hers.
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      March 26th 2024
      Dr McNulty is absolutely the best! She is positive, she is upbeat, she is caring, and most importantly she is extremely the best at what she does which is take care of the ears. I'm a very complex case with multiple surgeries to one of my ears and I wouldn't trust anyone but her in managing my care. I highly recommend her to everyone!
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      March 20th 2024
      Visit was very enlightening
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      March 14th 2024
      I would be happy to refer all to, anyone who has a need.
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      March 7th 2024
      I said fair just because there were many care options given, but didn't feel like I had the best guidance on which one to focus on.
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      March 5th 2024
      I've only seen her twice but both times she was really caring!
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      March 5th 2024
      Highly recommend Dr.McNulty.
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      February 28th 2024
      Happy as a hog in fresh slop!
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      February 28th 2024
      Dr. McNulty is quite pleasant and fully engaged in her attention to my concerns.
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      February 27th 2024
      Dr McNulty was great!
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      February 27th 2024
      I saw Dr. Thiel first he was very caring and listened to my concerns, he did a great job. I then saw Dr. McNulty and she is always the best.
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      February 15th 2024
      Kind. Compassionate. Understanding. Knowledgeable. We have to keep her on board. She is amazing. I have been to Family Practice and UTC with essentially a 'it's okay, just point ointment on it' response for MONTHS. Dr McNulty took a look and KNEW the answer and issues. She didn't write me and my pain off. She is the only one who has and she was so caring in the process of Dx and treatment discussions.
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      January 26th 2024
      Excellent
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      January 26th 2024
      She gave me an example of what she meant which was very helpful. Also answered my questions. Very kind
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      January 25th 2024
      Very good
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      January 25th 2024
      Dr. McNulty is Great!!! I strongly feel she will figure out what's causing my symptoms.
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      January 23rd 2024
      She seems rushed / frazzled during my appointment. I felt a little brushed off
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      January 16th 2024
      Greatly appreciated how very thorough and informative the doctor was in our appointment.
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      January 10th 2024
      Dr. McNulty was very kind and explained my symptoms and each check she did. She helped reassure my main concerns. I appreciate her kindness and taking the time to explain everything to me.
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      January 5th 2024
      She had her mind made up before she came in the room that it couldn't possibly be ENT or ear related. Asked why I kept the appt. She did look in my ears and check my jaw, but really provided no treatment suggestions or things try. Said if it happens again to contact them again. Felt very rushed through.
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      January 4th 2024
      Very good medical attention.
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      January 4th 2024
      She is a wonderful provider who listens, and makes you feel comfortable.
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      December 28th 2023
      I have recommended this practice.
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      December 28th 2023
      Good
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      December 12th 2023
      The finest attention I have ever received.
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      December 8th 2023
      Dr McNulty was outstanding in every possible way. This was a much better experience than I had 30 years prior with another physician. The physician resident was also very good.
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      December 8th 2023
      I was impressed with the information I received which helped me to understand the decisions I would need to make.
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      December 4th 2023
      Doctor Beth McNulty was excellent in all ways. In addition to immediately fixing my initial concern she made certain she scheduled me to be tested for a health problem I had forgotten. She is outstanding in her concern to fix patients. And, of course, professional and personable.
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      December 4th 2023
      Dr. McNulty listened to my questions and gave me good information.
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      December 4th 2023
      Amazing
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      November 21st 2023
      Provider was fantastic
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      November 17th 2023
      She was very nice bur wasn't helpful at all
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      November 17th 2023
      Not bad