Intro & Credentials

Crystal Furton, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care. With more than 15 years of healthcare experience in nursing and advanced practice, she is proud to serve patients at Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers in Dallas, Texas.

Professional Background

Crystal began her nursing career after earning her Associate Degree in Nursing from Baker College, graduating magna cum laude. She continued her education with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Nursing from Herzing University. She completed each program with honors, reflecting her dedication to academic excellence.

Over her career, she has worked in neonatal, pediatric, and critical care nursing, as well as urgent, emergent, and occupational medicine. In 2019, she achieved board certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, formally credentialing her as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Philosophy of Care

Crystal approaches care with a patient-first mindset, drawing on her extensive background in nursing to provide support that is both compassionate and thorough. She takes time to listen and understand each patient’s concerns, creating treatment plans that reflect their individual goals. Whenever appropriate, she advocates for minimally invasive options that allow for faster recovery and less disruption to daily life. Crystal is dedicated to walking with patients through their entire care journey, ensuring they feel supported from diagnosis through recovery and beyond.

Conditions Treated & Procedures

Crystal provides comprehensive ENT care for patients in Dallas and the surrounding area, including:

Sinus care in Dallas, including chronic sinusitis management
Support for Balloon Sinuplasty and other minimally invasive sinus procedures
Allergy testing and treatment coordination
Nasal obstruction and deviated septum evaluation
Ear infections and eardrum disorders
Hearing loss screening and management support
Snoring and sleep-disordered breathing related to nasal obstruction

Personal Note

Crystal Furton, FNP-C, ENT provider in Dallas

Education

Dr. DeFreitas completed his medical education at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 1984. He continued with an internship at Lankenau Hospital, followed by a residency in otolaryngology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
During his time there, he served as Chief Resident and received the prestigious Teaching Resident Award. His clinical work in temporal bone surgery earned additional recognition for its excellence and innovation.