Three Physicians at Grand Rapids ENT Named 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Physicians at Grand Rapids Ear Nose & Throat Named 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Representing the top 7% of all U.S. Physicians. Grand Rapids, MI, January 2025—Grand Rapids Ear, Nose & Throat, a Parallel ENT & Allergy supported practice, proudly announces that board-certified physicians Gregory J. Artz, MD, Joseph C. Taylor, MD and Robert Meleca, MD have been recognized by Castle Connolly as Top Doctors for 2025. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated and vetted by Castle Connolly’s research team. These physicians are best-in-class healthcare providers embodying excellence in clinical care. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. For over 30 years, Grand Rapids Ear, Nose & Throat has provided a full range of ear, nose, and throat services to the Greater Grand Rapids area. Staffing six experienced, board-certified ear, nose and throat physicians, the practice also offers allergy testing and treatment, audiological testing, hearing aid sales and services, and reconstructive and cosmetic facial plastic surgery. About the Grand Rapids Ear, Nose & Throat Castle Connolly Top Doctors for 2025 Gregory J. Artz, M.D., Neurotologist – Dr. Artz is one of the only ENT surgeons in Western Michigan who is fellowship-trained in ear and skull base surgery. He specializes in treating patients with all forms of hearing and balance disorders and has since 2008. Dr. Artz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan and received a BA in Military History. He received his Medical Degree in 2001 from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA in 2006, and then completed a prestigious fellowship training program in 2008 at the Michigan Ear Institute in Farmington Hills, Michigan. After seven years of training, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Artz operates and has privileges at all the major hospitals in the Grand Rapids area, including Spectrum, DeVos Children’s Hospital, Mercy St. Mary’s Hospital, Mary Free Bed and University of Michigan at Metro Hospital. Dr. Artz has also been recognized by the American Registry as one of America’s Most Honored Doctors in 2024, received the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition and was named a Top Doctor in 2023 and 2024 by Grand Rapids Magazine. Joseph Taylor, MD – Dr. Joseph C. Taylor grew up in Charlotte, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan for both undergraduate and medical school. He continued at the University of Michigan for his otolaryngology residency and for a pediatric otolaryngology fellowship. Dr. Taylor specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders of children and adolescents. He also practices general otolaryngology on adults including otology, sinus surgery, oral and throat, head and neck malignancies, and sleep apnea. Patients love Dr. Taylor’s relatability and approachability – he takes pride in getting to know his patients, and ensuring they are comfortable with his plan of care. Dr. Taylor has also earned the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2024 and was named a Top Doctor in 2023 and 2024 by Grand Rapids Magazine. Robert Meleca, MD – Dr. Robert Meleca grew up in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating with a Bachelors degree from The Ohio State University, he completed his medical degree at The Ohio State University School of Medicine.  Dr. Meleca finished his general surgery internship, Otolaryngology residency and post-doctoral fellowship at Wayne State University. Board-certified in Otolaryngology, Dr. Meleca focused his practice on general otolaryngology for adults and pediatric patients, including sinus surgery, otology, head and neck malignancies, thyroid disorders and malignancies, parathyroid surgery and surgery for sleep apnea. Devoted to the most progressive treatments for patients of all ages, Dr. Meleca retired at the end of 2024. About Parallel ENT & Allergy Parallel ENT & Allergy is a physician-centric practice management organization for ENT and allergy practices. Parallel provides strategic, operational, and administrative support, so physicians can spend less time worrying about the business of medicine and more time caring for their patients. Parallel ENT & Allergy is backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm with deep healthcare experience. To learn more about Parallel ENT & Allergy, or to inquire about becoming a supported practice, visit https://parallelenta.com .