Virginia Blount, FNP-C is a board-certified family nurse practitioner providing >comprehensive ear, nose, and throat (ENT), sinus, and allergy care at Augusta Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers in Augusta, Georgia. She offers skilled, evidence-based care to patients seeking relief from sinus, allergy, and related ENT conditions.
Meet Virginia Blount, FNP-C
Virginia Blount, FNP-C
Professional Background
Virginia began her healthcare career more than 15 years ago as a registered nurse with a strong foundation in ENT care.
She gained broad clinical experience working in the operating room (OR), emergency room (ER), intensive care unit (ICU), prompt care, and medical aesthetics, developing a well-rounded understanding of patient needs across diverse settings.
She later advanced her training to become a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-C), combining her extensive nursing background with a focus on evidence-based practice and collaborative care in otolaryngology and allergy medicine.
Philosophy of Care
Virginia’s philosophy of care is built on a strong commitment to patient safety, health promotion, and education. She believes that empowering patients through knowledge leads to better, more confident decisions about their health. By taking time to listen, explain, and answer questions, Virginia helps each patient feel informed and supported throughout their care journey.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration, preventive care, and minimally invasive treatment options whenever appropriate. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience, Virginia strives to create a comfortable environment where patients feel respected, understood, and actively involved in their care.
Conditions Treated & Procedures
Comprehensive ENT care in Augusta, GA, including evaluation and management of common ear, nose, throat, and allergy conditions:
- Sinus and nasal congestion
- Allergic rhinitis and environmental allergies
- Chronic or recurrent sinus infections
- Ear infections and ear fullness
- Sore throat and tonsil concerns
- Postnasal drip and chronic cough
- Dizziness and balance issues
- Hearing evaluations and ear care
- Snoring and sleep-related breathing concerns
- Patient education and preventive ENT care
Personal Note
Outside of the office, Virginia enjoys spending time with her family—especially outdoors and on the water. She loves hiking, nature photography, good music, and soaking up the sunshine whenever possible.
