Physician assistants at Fort Worth ENT & Sinus
Amanda N. Taylor, PA-C
Amanda N. Taylor, PA-C is a board certified physician assistant. She was born and raised in Fort Worth, graduating from Southwest Christian School before moving to Waco, Texas to attend Baylor University where she graduated magna cum laude. She completed her graduate work in physician assistant studies at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Amanda is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants as well as the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. She is happy to be a part of the Fort Worth ENT team and is passionate about patient education and understanding. Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and family, and can typically be found outside walking, hiking, or on her road bike. She and her husband attend Watermark Fort Worth where they serve in the kids’ ministry.
Whitney Laubscher, PA-C
Whitney Laubscher is a licensed Physician Assistant and native of Louisiana. She received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and her Masters of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies from Franciscan University (formerly Our Lady of the Lake College) in Baton Rouge, LA.
She spent her first two years out of school practicing in the field of neurosurgery and has been practicing in the field of otolaryngology since 2011. She joined Fort Worth ENT in 2022. Prior to that she practiced for eleven years at Louisiana Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus in Baton Rouge, where she was the head of the Allergy Department and Clinical Director. Whitney has extensive experience in the treatment of a wide array of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat and sinuses but has special interest in the treatment of allergies and vertigo.
Whitney is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, The American Academy of PAs in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and the Society of PAs in Otolaryngology. She enjoys teaching and has been actively involved in the education and training of the next generation of Physician Assistants.
Outside of the practice, Whitney enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and together they enjoy cheering on their LSU Tigers.
“Geaux TIGERS!”
Elisa Ladaw, PA-C
Elisa is a board certified and licensed physician assistant. Originally born and raised in Oxnard, California, Elisa received her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine. She then moved to Roanoke, VA where she completed her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Radford University Carilion (formeraly Jefferson College of Health Sciences). Elisa is highly interested in advocacy for the PA profession. She was involved on a national level with both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the non-profit, PA’s for Women Empowerment. Her involvement included writing and voting on national physician assistant practice legislation and serving as student director for the non-profit organization. Now a Texas resident, she is very excited to join the Fort Worth ENT team. Elisa is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistant and Texas Academy of Physician Assistants. In her free time, you can find Elisa at the gym and spending time with friends, exploring all that Fort Worth and the DFW area have to offer.
Blair Stewart, PA-C
Blair Stewart is a Certified Physician Associate with over a decade of experience in the medical field, including a strong foundation in surgical care. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2017 from UT Health Science Center in San Antonio and began her career in congenital pediatric heart surgery, where she spent three rewarding years as part of a highly specialized surgical team. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Physician Assistants (PAs) are highly trained medical professionals who work closely with our physicians to diagnose, treat, and manage ENT conditions. They conduct patient visits, review medical histories, order and interpret tests, provide treatment plans, and focus heavily on patient education and continuity of care.
Yes. Many patients begin their care with a Physician Assistant. Our PAs are fully qualified to evaluate symptoms, recommend treatment, and collaborate with physicians when advanced care or surgical evaluation is needed.
Our PAs treat a wide range of ear, nose, throat, and sinus conditions, including allergies, sinus infections, dizziness and vertigo, ear pain, hearing concerns, nasal congestion, throat issues, and ongoing chronic ENT conditions.
Yes. In addition to formal medical education and national certification, our PAs have extensive hands-on experience in otolaryngology. Several have spent years practicing exclusively in ENT and related subspecialties, allowing them to provide knowledgeable, specialized care.
Patient education is a core part of every PA visit. Our PAs take time to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and next steps in clear, understandable terms. They also play an important role in follow-up care, ensuring treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed.