Dr. Thomas Sellner

Company Overview

Dr. Thomas Sellner operates Foothills ENT, a private otolaryngology practice located in Greenville, South Carolina, providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for ear, nose, and throat conditions. The practice generates revenue through insurance reimbursements and out-of-pocket payments for services including sinus disease treatment, nasal obstruction surgery, tonsillectomies, ear tube placement, and minimally invasive balloon sinuplasty procedures. As a standalone specialty clinic in a competitive healthcare market dominated by larger health systems like Prisma Health and Bon Secours, Foothills ENT relies on clinical excellence and patient referrals to maintain its patient base. With an estimated 5-10 W-2 employees (including clinical staff, medical assistants, and administrative personnel), the practice falls below the ideal EBP threshold but still presents a meaningful opportunity for recurring savings. Implementing the Employee Benefits Program would yield approximately $5,950-$11,900 in annual tax credit savings (5-10 employees × $1,190), which could be reinvested into staff retention or practice growth. As the owner and primary physician, Dr. Sellner is the sole decision-maker for benefits and operational investments, making him highly motivated by direct cost reductions that improve practice profitability without compromising patient care. Given the administrative burdens inherent in private practice — particularly around staffing stability and benefits administration — EBP offers a low-effort, high-return solution to enhance employee value proposition while reducing overhead.