Meet the Team

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Texas
Marc Franklin, M.D., founded The ENT Center of New Braunfels and Cosmedical Esthetics in 2006. A native Texan, Dr. Franklin received his medical degree at UT Medicine – San Antonio in 1997 and also completed his Otolaryngology Residency in 2002. After four years of private practice in Atlanta, Dr. Franklin and his family returned to Texas where he realized a dream of opening his own practice. He is pleased to fulfill the ear, nose, and throat and esthetic needs of Comal County.

Throughout his career, Dr. Franklin has developed a reputation for providing conscientious, compassionate, and comprehensive care to his patients. He is especially interested in providing cutting-edge estethic procedures which are safe, efficient yet minimally invasive with minimal downtime. Dr. Franklin is board certified in Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) and Sleep Medicine. He also holds certifications in laser proficiency, esthetic procedures and diagnostics. He is diligent in incorporating the latest technological advances into his practice to improve patient care and comfort. Dr. Franklin is affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, New Braunfels and Resolute Hospital, New Braunfels. He also serves on the Outpatient Surgery Physician Advisory Board in New Braunfels. His interests outside of work include snowboarding, health and fitness, literature and family.

Brenda joined The ENT Center of New Braunfels in October 2006 when it was founded by Dr. Franklin. She brought with her a strong background in Insurance billing and administration management from years in the health care insurance industry. Brenda is a certified medical office manager, billing and coding specialist and a member of the Practice Management Institute, American Academy of Professional Coders and the National Healthcare Association.

Brenda is a true Texan and a Native of New Braunfels; this is reflected in her love of music, German culture and good coffee. She enjoys spending time with her grandsons, Chase and Brody, antique shopping, traveling with her family and finding the best local latte.

With a strong social conscience and desire to help others, she also devotes time to helping various organizations.

A fun fact about Brenda: the person she would most like to have dinner with is Wynonna Judd – she’s a longtime fan of hers and they share the same age.

Ashley Whritenour started her journey in esthetics by working during the day at a spa and attending night esthetic school. She graduated with honors at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology in Esthetics December of 2016. Since then, her goal has been to gain as much knowledge and as many certifications to be well versed as a medical aesthetician. She has worked side by side learning, doing consultations and treatments under some of the top skin, plastic surgery and dermatology doctors in the US.

Ashley’s passion for knowledge in the dynamic, ever-changing skincare/beauty industry ensures that she stays informed with the latest technologies, cutting edge ingredients and techniques in skincare. Her clients love her warm, outgoing personality, knowledge and honesty making her stand out. When Covid-19 hit, she and a close colleague started a nationwide movement called Faces on the Front Lines where they passed out free professional skincare to our frontline workers wearing PPE equipment. She now permanently resides with her young son and husband here in New Braunfels where they enjoy any outside activities including rollerblading, archery, swimming, playing with their golden retriever and attending church.