Little Elm & the Lewisville Lake Shoreline · Frisco Office near FM 423 and Eldorado Parkway
Pediatric ENT Care near Little Elm, TX
Ear infections that keep coming back, a failed school hearing screening, a summer of lake-water earaches, snoring that wakes the house — Little Elm parents bring these questions to a fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist whose office sits just off FM 423 in West Frisco.
Getting here from Little Elm
Which Way In, Depending on Your Side of Town
Little Elm wraps around the north and east shores of Lewisville Lake, so the best route depends on where you start. The Frisco office is on Teel Parkway near the FM 423 and Eldorado Parkway corridors — the same roads most Little Elm families already use every day.
- South Little Elm and the lake side (including the Sunset Pointe and Frisco Ranch areas): head east on Eldorado Parkway — usually the shortest trip of any Little Elm neighborhood.
- Central Little Elm along Main Street: take FM 423 south to Eldorado Parkway, then east to Teel Parkway.
- North Little Elm near US-380 (the Union Park and Paloma Creek South areas): FM 423 south is the straightest line; allow extra time in school-zone hours.
Both offices share one phone line and the same hours (Monday–Thursday 8:00–5:00, Friday 8:00–4:30). If a weekday afternoon slot works better around school pickup, ask when you call.
Frisco Office
Address
11700 Teel Parkway, Suite 201
Frisco, TX 75033
Phone
(972) 984-1050
Nearest corridors
FM 423 · Eldorado Parkway · Teel Parkway
After a school screening
Did Your Child Not Pass a Hearing Screening?
Little Elm is a Denton County town of nearly 60,000 people served by four school districts — Little Elm ISD for most of town, with Frisco, Denton, and Aubrey ISDs covering other neighborhoods. Whichever campus your child attends, Texas requires hearing screening at age four, for first-time school entrants, and again in grades 1, 3, 5, and 7. A referral letter home from the school nurse is one of the most common reasons Little Elm parents call us.
A screening that isn’t passed is a signal to look closer, not a diagnosis. In young children, the most frequent findings are temporary — fluid behind the eardrum after a run of colds, or wax blocking the ear canal — but some children do have a hearing loss that deserves early attention, because hearing shapes speech, reading, and classroom learning. At the visit, Dr. Cable examines the ears and, when needed, arranges formal hearing testing so you leave with an explanation and a plan. Learn more about pediatric hearing loss.
Lake life and little ears
Swimming, Lake Water, and Ear Tubes
Summers at Little Elm Beach and on Lewisville Lake bring a predictable wave of ear complaints. Two very different problems get confused:
- Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear canal — the ear hurts when the outer ear is touched or tugged. Read what swimmer’s ear is and how to get water out safely.
- Middle ear infections happen behind the eardrum, usually after a cold rather than after swimming. When they keep recurring, or fluid lingers for months, ear tubes may be worth discussing.
Families often ask whether a child with ear tubes can swim. The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s 2022 guideline advises against routine water precautions for most children with tubes — bathing and swimming in clean, treated pools generally don’t require earplugs. The guideline recognizes exceptions, including heavily contaminated water and deep diving, and untreated lake water is a reasonable situation to talk through at your follow-up visit.
What else brings Little Elm families in
From Tonsils to Allergies, Children and Parents
- Tonsils and adenoids — repeated strep throat, enlarged tonsils, mouth breathing, and loud snoring with pauses in breathing. See tonsillectomy in Frisco.
- Noisy breathing in babies — Dr. Cable’s fellowship focus. Learn about pediatric airway care.
- Seasonal allergies and sinus trouble — North Texas pollen seasons run nearly year-round, from winter cedar to fall ragweed. Check the local pollen and allergen forecast and our sinus and allergy care.
- Adults, too — a parent’s chronic sinusitis, hearing changes, or snoring can be evaluated in the same practice as the kids. Browse all pediatric ENT services.
About Dr. Cable
Training and a Record You Can Check
Dr. Benjamin B. Cable, MD completed his ENT residency at Walter Reed and a dedicated pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at the University of Iowa, and has spent more than two decades treating children’s ear, nose, throat, and airway disorders. He has held Professor of Surgery appointments at two U.S. medical schools, served as Consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General for Otolaryngology, and retired from the Army as a Colonel. His peer-reviewed research — including a widely used supraglottoplasty classification for infants with laryngomalacia — has been cited more than 475 times; the full list is on his credentials and publications page.
New patients are generally scheduled within one to two weeks, and the physician who evaluates your child is the same surgeon who operates, if surgery is needed, and who sees you afterward. Read what families say on our testimonials page.
If surgery is recommended
Surgical Settings for Little Elm Patients
Most pediatric ENT operations — ear tubes, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy — are outpatient procedures. Dr. Cable chooses the setting by your child’s age and health:
- Stonebridge Surgery Center in McKinney — the primary setting for outpatient ENT surgery
- Children’s Medical Center Plano — for younger children and complex airway procedures that call for a children’s hospital
- Texas Health Hospital Frisco — additional hospital-based availability in Frisco
Your options
Choosing a Pediatric ENT as a Little Elm Parent
Most Little Elm families travel a short distance for pediatric ENT care — to independent practices like ours in West Frisco, or to hospital-system pediatric ENT clinics in Frisco and Prosper. Each model has strengths. Whatever you choose, it’s worth confirming a few things yourself: board certification, pediatric fellowship training, and who will actually perform any surgery. Our guide to verifying an ENT’s credentials walks through the public sources, and it applies to every physician, including Dr. Cable.
Questions we hear
Little Elm Parents Often Ask
My child’s school in Little Elm sent home a hearing screening referral. Do we need a pediatric ENT?
A screening referral means the result needs a closer look. Your pediatrician is a good first stop; if fluid, recurring infections, or a possible hearing loss are found, a pediatric ENT evaluation with hearing testing is the usual next step. You can also call our office directly at (972) 984-1050.
Can my child swim at Little Elm Beach after getting ear tubes?
Most children with ear tubes can swim without earplugs in clean, treated pools. Untreated lake water and deep diving are exceptions worth discussing — Dr. Cable will give specific advice for your child at the post-operative visit.
How long is the drive from Little Elm to the Frisco office?
It depends on your neighborhood. Families on the south and lake side of Little Elm reach Teel Parkway via Eldorado Parkway, often in well under 20 minutes; north Little Elm near US-380 typically comes down FM 423. Traffic around school start and dismissal times can add a few minutes.
Where do Little Elm families usually see a pediatric ENT?
Most Little Elm families see a pediatric ENT in neighboring Frisco or Prosper. Dr. Cable’s Frisco office is near FM 423 and Eldorado Parkway, and appointments are also available at the McKinney office of ENT and Allergy Centers of Texas on US-380.
Can I be seen for my own sinus or allergy problems at the same practice?
Yes. Dr. Cable cares for adults as well as children, so a parent’s sinus, allergy, hearing, or snoring concerns can be addressed in the same practice.
Schedule a Visit for Your Little Elm Family
New patients of every age are welcome at the Frisco office, close to the FM 423 and Eldorado Parkway corridors.
Before your visit: see the insurance plans we accept, read our patient FAQ, or view the Frisco office page.