# Dr. Benjamin B. Cable, MD — ENT Specialist > Board-certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat surgeon) with fellowship training in pediatric ENT. Serving Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, and the greater North Dallas area. Over 25 years of clinical experience including service as a U.S. Army Colonel and Consultant to the Army Surgeon General. Practice phone: (972) 984-1050. ## About Dr. Cable - [About Dr. Cable](https://benjamincablemd.com/dr-benjamin-cable-ent-frisco/): Board-certified otolaryngologist, retired Army Colonel, former Consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General, fellowship-trained pediatric ENT specialist - [Credentials](https://benjamincablemd.com/dr-benjamin-cable-ent-frisco/credentials-publications/): West Point graduate (1992), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences MD (Alpha Omega Alpha Honors), Walter Reed Army Medical Center otolaryngology residency, University of Iowa pediatric otolaryngology fellowship. Board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since 2002 (recertified 2011). Texas Medical License U0561. Over 40 peer-reviewed publications and 4 book chapters on pediatric airway, sleep apnea, hearing loss, and otolaryngology. - [Patient Philosophy](https://benjamincablemd.com/dr-benjamin-cable-ent-frisco/patient-philosophy/): Treating every patient as if they were a member of the doctor's own family ## Locations Dr. Cable practices at two North Dallas locations, both reachable at the same phone number: **(972) 984-1050**. - **Frisco Office**: 11700 Teel Parkway, Suite 201, Frisco, TX 75033 - **McKinney Office**: 5220 W University Drive, Building 2, Suite 150, McKinney, TX 75071 [Contact and Directions](https://benjamincablemd.com/contact-dr-cable-ent-frisco/) ## Hours Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday and Sunday: Closed ## Services - [Pediatric ENT Care](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/pediatric-ent-care-frisco-tx-pediatric-ent-frisco-tx/): Ear infections, tonsillitis, adenoid problems, pediatric hearing loss, airway and breathing disorders, pediatric sleep apnea, congenital ENT conditions - [Sinus & Allergy Care](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/sinus-allergy-care-frisco/): Chronic sinusitis treatment, allergy testing and immunotherapy, nasal obstruction, deviated septum repair, balloon sinuplasty, NEUROMARK and RhinAer posterior nasal nerve ablation for vasomotor rhinitis - [Hearing Loss Solutions](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/hearing-loss-solutions-hearing-loss-specialist-frisco-tx/): Comprehensive hearing tests, hearing aids and assistive devices, tinnitus treatment, Real Ear Measurement (REM) verification - [Sleep & Breathing Disorders](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/sleep-breathing-disorders-frisco/): Snoring, obstructive sleep apnea evaluation and treatment, Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation ## Conditions Treated Pediatric ENT conditions: - [Pediatric Ear Infections](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/pediatric-ent-care-frisco-tx-pediatric-ent-frisco-tx/ear-infections-children-frisco/): Acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, recurrent ear infections - [Tonsillitis and Adenoid Problems](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/pediatric-ent-care-frisco-tx-pediatric-ent-frisco-tx/tonsillitis-adenoid-problems-children-frisco/): Recurrent tonsillitis, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, Paradise Criteria for tonsillectomy - [Pediatric Hearing Loss](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/pediatric-ent-care-frisco-tx-pediatric-ent-frisco-tx/pediatric-hearing-loss-frisco/): Congenital and acquired hearing loss in infants and children - [Pediatric Airway and Breathing Issues](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/pediatric-ent-care-frisco-tx-pediatric-ent-frisco-tx/airway-breathing-issues-children-frisco/): Pediatric sleep apnea, laryngomalacia, stridor, congenital airway disorders Sinus and allergy conditions: - [Chronic Sinusitis Treatment](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/sinus-allergy-care-frisco/chronic-sinusitis-treatment-frisco/): Diagnosis and treatment of chronic and recurrent sinusitis, including balloon sinuplasty - [Allergy Testing and Treatment](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/sinus-allergy-care-frisco/allergy-testing-treatment-frisco/): Skin testing, immunotherapy (allergy shots and sublingual drops) - [Nasal Polyps](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/sinus-allergy-care-frisco/nasal-polyps-frisco/): Diagnosis and treatment of nasal polyposis - [Nasal Obstruction and Deviated Septum](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/sinus-allergy-care-frisco/nasal-obstruction-deviated-septum-frisco/): Septoplasty, turbinate reduction, treatment of nasal valve collapse Hearing conditions: - [Comprehensive Hearing Tests](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/hearing-loss-solutions-hearing-loss-specialist-frisco-tx/comprehensive-hearing-tests-frisco/): Diagnostic audiometry, tympanometry, speech-in-noise testing for adults and children - [Hearing Aids and Assistive Devices](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/hearing-loss-solutions-hearing-loss-specialist-frisco-tx/hearing-aids-assistive-devices-frisco/): Hearing aid evaluation and fitting with Real Ear Measurement (REM) verification - [Tinnitus Treatment](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/hearing-loss-solutions-hearing-loss-specialist-frisco-tx/tinnitus-treatment-frisco/): Evaluation and management of chronic tinnitus ## Procedures - [Tonsillectomy in Frisco](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/tonsillectomy-frisco/): Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for recurrent tonsillitis and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea - [Ear Tubes (Myringotomy with Tympanostomy Tubes)](https://benjamincablemd.com/services/ear-tubes-frisco/): Outpatient ear tube placement for recurrent ear infections and persistent middle ear fluid ## Hospital Affiliations Dr. Cable holds active surgical privileges at: - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney - Texas Health Hospital Frisco - Children's Medical Center Plano - Stonebridge Surgery Center ## Awards & Recognition - HealthGrades Choice Provider Award for Ear, Nose and Throat - U.S. News and World Report Patient's Top Choice Award - American Academy of Otolaryngology Honor Award (2011) - Joint Service Commendation Medal and NATO Medal (Afghanistan, 2014) - Army Surgeon General's Distinguished Graduate Award (1996) - 5.0 star average rating across 259+ Google reviews ## Patient Resources - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://benjamincablemd.com/patient-resources/frequently-asked-questions-faq/) - [Insurance Accepted](https://benjamincablemd.com/patient-resources/insurance-accepted-frisco-ent/) - [Patient Testimonials](https://benjamincablemd.com/patient-testimonials/) - [Blog](https://benjamincablemd.com/patient-resources/blog/) ## Patient Tools - [Frisco Pollen and Allergen Forecast](https://benjamincablemd.com/frisco-pollen-allergen-forecast/): Live daily pollen and outdoor allergen forecast for Frisco, Texas — tree, grass, weed, and mold levels updated each morning ## Featured Articles Recent in-depth educational articles organized by clinical topic. Hearing and audiology: - [OTC, Costco, or Full-Service Hearing Aids: An Honest Comparison](https://benjamincablemd.com/hearing-aids-otc-costco-full-service-comparison-mckinney/): When each option fits, with focus on Real Ear Measurement - [Hearing Loss and Dementia](https://benjamincablemd.com/hearing-loss-and-dementia-2/): Johns Hopkins research on hearing aids and cognitive decline Sinus, allergy, and rhinitis: - [Vasomotor Rhinitis: When Allergy Medicine Isn't the Answer](https://benjamincablemd.com/vasomotor-rhinitis-treatment-neurent-rhinaer-mckinney/): Nonallergic rhinitis and modern in-office treatment with NEUROMARK and RhinAer posterior nasal nerve ablation Pediatric ENT: - [Choosing an ENT Doctor in McKinney, TX](https://benjamincablemd.com/ent-doctor-mckinney-tx-local-guide/): Local guide for McKinney families - [RPE vs. Tonsillectomy: Why Palate Expanders Aren't Always the Answer](https://benjamincablemd.com/rpe-vs-tonsillectomy-why-palate-expanders-arent-always-the-answer-for-frisco-kids/): Evidence-based comparison - [Chronic Mouth Breathing in Young Children](https://benjamincablemd.com/chronic-mouth-breathing-in-young-children-when-to-consider-a-pediatric-ent-evaluation-in-frisco-texas/): When to seek pediatric ENT evaluation - [Are Your Child's Large Tonsils a Problem?](https://benjamincablemd.com/are-your-childs-large-tonsils-a-problem-a-frisco-ents-guide-for-parents/): Parent's guide to tonsillar hypertrophy ## Appointments Dr. Cable is currently accepting new patients. Schedule online via [Healow](https://healow.com/apps/provider/benjamin-cable-2879638) or call (972) 984-1050. ## Practice Affiliation Dr. Cable is part of [The ENT & Allergy Centers of Texas](https://www.enttx.com).