DSC04562John Jarboe, MD, began pursuing his dream of becoming a physician as a student in high school.

After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a degree in electrical engineering, he began his medical career graduating from Emory University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center as a Captain in the Air Force, then served as a Flight Surgeon with a B-52 bomber squadron at Barksdale AFB.

Dr. Jarboe completed his surgical internship and otolaryngology training at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center-San Antonio, then entered fellowship in professional voice problems at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary with renowned laryngologist Dr. Steven Zeitels. He then joined the staff at the Infirmary as an instructor at the Harvard Medical School, until he finally returned to Atlanta and joined Piedmont Ear, Nose and Throat. He received certification in Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Otolaryngology in 2010.

Dr. Jarboe enjoys all aspects of otolaryngology, including sinus and allergy problems, and is a certified balloon sinuplasty surgeon. He uses videostroboscopy to help fully diagnose problems of the voice. He also sees patients with general ear, nose and throat problems including hearing loss and evaluation for hearing aids; ear, throat and facial pain; neck masses; throat infections; hoarseness; and evaluation for cancers of the ear, nose and throat.

Dr. Jarboe was born and raised in Kentucky, and holds medical licenses in the states of Georgia, Texas and Massachusetts. He is a member of the American Association of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Jarboe has been with the practice since August 2005.

Dr. Jarboe enjoys golf, writing, singing, playing the guitar and photography.

Writing

Some of Dr. Jarboe's essays have been published in the online edition of the national medical publication Physicians Practice. Follow these links to read essays on how Dr. Jarboe chose the field of otolaryngology, and what he might have done if he hadn't chosen medicine as his vocation.

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Jul-2025

Dr. Jarboe was absolutely WONDERFUL! My husband is older and, unfortunately, has dementia. Dr. Jarboe and his staff could NOT have been more professional, kind, and patient with him, and Dr. Jarboe gently explained every step of the procedure to make my husband feel as comfortable as possible. He was simply terrific, and we so appreciate him and his nice staff and especially thank them for so gracefully tolerating all of our annoying obstacles and setbacks during the appointment. We would definitely recommend this very capable gentleman and crew to anyone.
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Jul-2025

I have been seeing Dr. Jarbo, several years when I have sinus problems. He always listens very carefully and is very thorough with his examination and explains well, the follow-up treatments. If necessary.
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Jul-2025

I met Dr Jarbo about 15 years ago when my husband who suffered with Alzheimer’s was his patient. He treated my husband so respectfully. I now see Dr Jarbo as my ENT. He has a wonderful bedside manner. He’s extremely caring. He has a delightful personality Peggy Kalvelage McKenzie.
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Apr-2025

Dr.Jarboe always answers my questions patiently and clearly. I feel comfortable with him. He is personable and has a welcoming smile and tone of voice. He makes good eye contact when talking with me. I feel that I have his full attention. He also includes excellent suggestions. And I do not feel rushed. I like seeing the photos of him with his family. Always quite professional, he is an excellent doctor.
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Mar-2025

Been seeing Dr. Jarboe for several years. He’s always been personable, attentive and very responsive. He’s extremely knowledgeable and professional. About a year and a half ago he found cancerous lymph nodes in my neck when I thought I had a sinus infection. I literally owe him my life.
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Mar-2025

Dr. Jarboe is the best nose, ear, throat doctor in Atlanta. His knowledge, patience, and bedside manner is second to none. He has been my doctor for nearly three years. Also love his sense of humor and his ability to listen.
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Mar-2025

Dr. Jarboe is an excellent doctor. I recently went to another doctor as I had crackling or popping in my right ear for six or seven weeks. That dr. told me that it was probably pollen related and that it would take 6 to 8 weeks – after the pollen season is over for it to go away. I wasn’t really satisfied with that diagnosis. Therefore I scheduled an appointment with Dr. John Jarboe about two weeks later. Dr. Jarboe took his time in answering my questions and thoroughly examined my right ear (and left) ear. Then, he did a minor procedure that cured the crackling or popping. He’s an excellent doctor and I highly recommend Dr. Jarboe to any patients in need of ENT treatment.
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Feb-2025

I have seen Dr Jarboe since 2013 when he discovered my tongue cancer. He has been extremely helpful with guidance for treatment and continued monitoring. His knowledge of this cancer helped ease my ability to navigate the process. I am not sure just any ENT would have found my cancer. Excellent staff and assistants.
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Feb-2025

Even tho there were lots of people in the waiting room, my wait time was less than 10 minutes. Front office staff was very friendly and efficient and seemed to work well together. Once they took me back, the nurse took my vitals and a few minutes later, Dr Jarboe appeared. I have to say he is one of my favorite doctors. He asks all the right questions and tries to find solutions that I am comfortable with instead of just signing me up for a bunch of tests. My experience was A+ and I was in and out in 30 minutes.
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Nov-2024

This was my first time seeing him. Dr. Jarboe. His skills and professionalism were extraordinary during my office visit! I am seeing him again for a follow-up visit in December and a surgery procedure in January. His staff was outstanding too.
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Nov-2024

Dr. Jarboe is the best! He has been my E.N.T. Doctor for the past 8 years and he is always very professional with his work and personable when he needs to be. Not to mention his staff is great too! I couldn't have asked for a better E.N.T. doctor and he taken great care of me over the years.
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Aug-2024

Dr. Jarboe answers every question I ask. He offers good suggestions. He explains things well. Especially impressive was his pointing out how my vocal cords work in relation to the rest of the surrounding paraphernalia all of which were present on the video. Dr. Jarboe is very personable, always pleasant. I like seeing the photos of his family. His little girls are precious and apparently adore him, their Daddy!
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Apr-2024

A very spacious, well-appointed office; waited only about ten minutes for my appointment; very courteous and capable staff. Dr. Jarboe was attentive and thoughtful, and gave good advice for managing my condition. He had no magic fix, but I knew it was a long shot going in. I came away feeling confident that I wasn't leaving any potential cures on the table, and I was satisfied that I was in good hands. I'm looking forward to following up in three months.
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Apr-2024

Dr. Jarboe is Outstanding as always. He got to my problem right away and I am feeling 100% better. He listens and asks questions to make sure he knows my problem. He is amazing that is why I drive 30 miles one way to see him. Dorothy Perez
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Mar-2024

The waiting room was clean snd staff was exceptionally friendly. The rooms were clean snd nurses were very polite and professional. Once I saw Dr Jarboe. He took his time to ensure I was comfortable and informed s out everything I had going on. His staff snd office exceed the standard in the metro area.
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Feb-2024

I did have to wait 30 minutes. So next time I’ll get there earlier. Staff very helpful. Doc was … like any doc. Nothing to write home about. He must have been tired. Lovely location. Nice view. Good clean spaces. Audiologist was super nice.
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Feb-2024

I have seen Dr. Jarboe since 2013 and grateful he found my tongue cancer early which lead to a successful treatment and has left me cancer free. His sense of urgency in the beginning and his continued close monitoring continues my assurance all is being done to catch any return of cancer will be discovered early. I highly recommend Dr. Jarboe for you ENT needs.
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Feb-2024

Really loved Dr Jarbo. Got an appointment quickly as a new patient. He was very professional but also very compassionate and down to earth. I have a paralyzed vocal cord which he studied and due to my age and other health circumstances he determined if he corrected the vocal cords I could lose some ability to breathe properly. He said he would personally not recommend the procedure but gave me a referral to another ENT if I would like another opinion. He was extremely helpful, and I appreciated his professional and personal advice. His education and background are very impressive, but the best attribute is his connection with his patient.
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Jan-2024

Dr. Jarboe is the best and top tier! He has always listened to my needs and given me the best advice to improve my condition. He has always provided me the best care and treated me like I matter and not just another patient. He has been great for the past nine years!
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Dec-2023

Piedmont ENT is superb! Dr. John Jarboe is one of the best in his field. He is extremely thorough and doesn’t rush you out the door! He reviewed the images of my sinus CT scan in great detail, uncovering the problem (was unrelated to my sinuses) and gave me a proper referral. I highly recommend Dr. Jarboe for any ENT related issues.
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Dec-2023

First time visit with Dr. Jarboe. Office Seemed very efficient. I was moved right along through my hearing test and to meet with Dr. Jarboe. The whole procedure did not take very long and I was impressed with the office and the doctor. Results were good and I don’t have to come back for a year!
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Nov-2023

I've been seeing Dr Jarboe for years. He has done two different medically necessary surgeries on me that went flawlessly well. He's great at explaining things he's very personable very knowledgeable. I wouldn't go to anybody else.
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Nov-2023

Dr. Jarboe has been very responsive in dealing with my issues.He has consistently pushed to resolve issues quickly. He’s very straightforward and can seem to be brusk, but it’s really that he’s all business. Over the time I‘ve been seeing him we’ve evolved a more relaxed but still highly focused approach to dealing with the issues I’ve struggled with for many years. I highly recommend him.
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Oct-2023

Making a timely appointment for my issue was not stressful at all. The MA was so friendly and made me feel comfortable. Dr. Jarboe asked a lot of questions and that gave me reassurance. He was so pleasant.
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Oct-2023

I arrived at the office a few minutes early. This was my first visit. I was taken back a few minutes early. The staff was very friendly & efficient. Dr. Jarboe was very nice. He explained everything to me in easy to understand terms. I was given a hearing test. The Audiologist was also very nice & efficient. Dr. Jarboe explained the test results & how to proceed. This was an excellent experience.
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Oct-2023

Amazing staffers and amazing care from Dr. Jarboe and everyone who worked with me along the way! Such a pleasant experience and I left with all my questions answered and concerns addressed! Very thorough!
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Oct-2023

Dr. Jarbie was great. Great customer service. He listened to my complaints and created a plan of care that addressed my concerns.He also made accommodations for me to have a biopsy performed during my visit. Very helpful and knowledgeable!! Great visit!
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Oct-2023

I had an ear closed off and hearing impaired from flying as I started to get a severe cold. It was awful, went on Zithromax. After 2 weeks my ear was still clogged. Dr. Jarboe knew just what to do, and ran a hearing check in this soundproof room. He used to fly on B-52s before medical school, you better believe he knows ears and sinuses, and air pressure.
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Sep-2023

I was very pleased with all the information he provided. He asked all the right questions that I realized that I didn't have answers for, which made me think more about why I was there. I really felt good in his care.
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Aug-2023

Dr. Jarboe was very thorough and made sure all my concerns were addressed. He gave me all my options for treatment and his opinion when asked. This was my first visit with an ENT and I really appreciated how Dr. Jarboe treated me.
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Aug-2023

Very clean and organized up to date office. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Dr John Jarboe is very thorough, knowledgeable and attentive. He explained everything and even made me relaxed for examination and camera. Thank you
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Feb-2023

Analytical, Professional, Patience, Personal Demeanor..IN ALL OF THESE SKILL SETS... JARBOE IS Over the top!! JARBOE SHOULD BE IN...ATLANTA TOP DOCS CATEGORY!! I knew HIS History from my Husband's outcome a few years back..Jarboe has only gotten Better. Other ENT' S... I LET REMOVE MY WAX...WHEN PATIENTS ARE DISCERNING ENOUGH & WANT TO KNOW.."THE WHY OF ALL THING'S ENT"...THEY MUST STOP BY PIEDMONT ENT ..& BE SEEN BY THIS TOP DOC!
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rater8 Verified Patient

Nov-2022

Dr. Jarboe is thorough and he listens. I have so much confidence in his diagnosis and plans for treatment. He is also an excellent surgeon. I have recommended him to my friends and will continue to recommend.
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Nov-2022

My visit with Dr. Jarboe was to review imaging that was previously taken. We sat down together and Dr. Jarboe stepped through each of the images, describing each one in detail. It was very informative and interesting at the same time.
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Sep-2022

I had severe problems with what I thought was my sinus. Had been to many Drs without any relief. Googled & found Dr. John Jarboe who was life saving. He was the 1st Dr that actually touched me & found out my problem was acid reflux. I consider him a person of great character & intergity. I highly respect him as he treated me & made me feel like a human being. I would highly recommend him to all who need his services. He is GREAT!
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Jun-2022

Thorough care — the doctor didn’t just rush in and out! I was seen/tested by multiple nurses and by the time Dr. Jarboe came in, he still took the time to thoroughly check on me, ask questions, and make sure I understood how to best treat the issue (from medications to follow up appointments). It was a great experience and I will definitely be back!
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May-2022

My visit to Sr. Jarboe's office was a very positive and supportive experience. From the receptionist, to the nurse, to Dr. Jarboe, I experienced professionalism, courtesy and a listening ear. I would highly recommend Dr. Jarboe and his team.
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May-2022

It’s nice to visit a practice running well. So rare to have the appointment process and check in process with friendly, helpful staff. Less than 5 minutes waiting, efficient intake by medical staff, dr arrived before MA finished, did his initial exam, came back 5 minutes later with tests and treatment plans, no wait times throughout! And the dr was personable, not rushed, attentive and clear! Definitely have a ENT doctor forever!
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Oct-2021

My experience with Dr. Jarboe was great. He thoroughly answered all of my questions and provided me with some tips and strategies to alleviate sinus issues that I’d been suffering through. Dave Barry
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Aug-2021

Dr. Jarboe is very personable & professional. I found him to be knowledgeable & an excellent doctor with a pleasant personality, who explained everything about my care & procedure to me before, during and after the procedure. His support care team was very helpful & friendly. I would for sure recommend Piedmont ENT & Dr. Jarboe to anyone who needs a excellent physician.
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Patient Submitted Review

Jun-2021

Dr. Jarboe is always kind and understanding. He also explains what he feels may be the problem as well as what he thinks is the right thing to do. His assistant is always pleasant and helpful. The entire staff is easy to work with.
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Jun-2021

Very detailed exam and knowledgeable doctor. Dr Jarboe took time with me and suggested many directions we could go. He was easy to talk to about my issues. The care I received exceeded my expectations, for example, I was given a hearing test the same day as the consult, and the wait was very short.
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Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2021

I have been a patient of Dr Jarboe for almost 10 years. He has helped me deal with a variety of allergy, ear, and sinus issues. He always takes the time to listen to me and then figure out the best course of treatment. Everyone from the office staff to the nurses have always been very helpful and nice to work with. I always feel well cared for by Piedmont ENT and Dr. Jarboe.
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Apr-2021

I had a great Doctor visit with Dr. Jarboe today. He spent a lot of time with me answering all my questions and putting my mind at ease about a procedure. He really shows kindness and care for his patients .
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Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2021

Dr. Jarboe is extremely competent and efficient. He took time to review the images taken and was thorough in his explanations. There was virtually no waiting for my appointment. The check in and check out process was so smooth. Highly recommend this doctor!
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Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2021

Dr. Jarboe was very thorough and explained everything well! The office staff were extremely nice and professional. I didn't have to wait long and was in and out in an efficient timely manner. Thank you!
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Jan-2021

Dr. Jarboe spends time with me and answers all of my questions. He provides solutions! One of the things I most admire is when he does not know how to treat a problem he simply says "I don't know,." He then refers me to another specialist that can help and Dr. Jarboe is in touch with the specialist. I am fortunate to have Dr. Jarboe and a team caring for me. I totally trust Dr. Jarboe with my health concerns. Dorothy Perez 404-234-0676
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Dec-2020

This was my 2nd appointment with Dr. Jarboe, and I had a great experience. He is very patient in listening, and understanding what you're experiencing. He takes his time in explaining his assessment of what is going on, and providing treatment options. I am so happy that I found Dr. Jarboe for my ENT needs.
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Patient Submitted Review

Jul-2020

I went to see Dr. Jarboe for issues related to acid reflux - sore throat, hoarseness, etc. Everyone was very nice and I was greeted promptly. He performed a procedure to see what was going on and shared the pictures and explained everything clearly and prescribed a course of treatment and laid out potential next steps. I would highly recommend Dr. Jarboe and Piedmont ENT.
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Patient Submitted Review

May-2020

I saw Dr. Jarboe for the first time today. It was an awesome experience. Every team member throughout the entire appointment was kind, attentive, thorough, and professional. And I can't speak highly enough for the precautions they have implemented to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. A kind team member in a mask took my temperature, and I was able to check in without contact with the nice and professional front desk team member. Sabrina was my MA, and she was so thorough and professional. Ashley was my audiologist, and same for her! Everyone explained every step and what to expect, and even though we had masks on, you could tell everyone I interacted with was smiling with their eyes :) Dr. Jarboe is the best. He explained everything and really gave thought to any possible cause for my ear pain. He scoped my nose and gave awesome and comprehensive follow up recommendations. I am so grateful to add this team to my circle of medical care and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
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Patient Submitted Review

Jun-2018

I had an emergent problem being unable to hear out of my left ear that occurred overnight. I called the following day, was able to be seen the next afternoon at 1:30, and received an email confirmation. the registration portal is very easy, I filled out the forms, and arrived to be graciously received. My problem was some impacted wax that Dr. Jarboe expertly and painlessly removed. This practice was timely, efficient, and very effective. Dr. jarboe is a 5star ENT. Excellent. Great care!!!
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