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Best Otolaryngologists in Sacramento

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated November 22, 2024

Introduction to Otolaryngology in Sacramento

Overview of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology, also known as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) medicine, is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the head and neck, including the ears, nose, throat, and related structures.

ENT specialists treat a wide range of conditions, from hearing loss and sinus infections to more complex issues like head and neck cancers.

Importance of Otolaryngology in Healthcare

Otolaryngological health significantly affects a person's ability to communicate, breathe, and even eat comfortably. Proper care in this field can greatly enhance overall well-being and daily functioning.

ENT issues often overlap with other medical areas such as allergy, neurology, and sleep medicine, making otolaryngologists key players in comprehensive healthcare.

Otolaryngology in Sacramento

Sacramento boasts a robust community of otolaryngologists, with over 30 specialists identified in our data set, offering residents access to high-quality ENT care.

The city's diverse population and varying environmental factors, such as seasonal allergies, contribute to a unique landscape for ENT issues, making local expertise particularly valuable.


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List of Otolaryngologists in Sacramento

Jagdeep Deol

Jagdeep Deol

5.0

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Phone

(916) 306-7951

Sonoma State University (Medical School)

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Mercy General Hospital

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

DA

Dr. Deborah Amott

5.0

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

MA

Dr. Marianne Abouyared

5.0

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Arabic, Spanish

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Medical School, 2013)

English

Arabic

Spanish

UC Davis Medical Center

Sutter Solano Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Susan Cordes

Dr. Susan Cordes

5.0

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(209) 952-0483

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Indiana University Medical Center/ Riley Children's Hospital|IU Health University (Residency Hospital, 1998)

Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1995)

Indiana University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1993)

English

Adventist Health Howard Memorial

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Dr. Qi Zhang

Dr. Qi Zhang

5.0

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

University of Minnesota Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2013)

University of Wisconsin / Madison (Undergraduate School, 2005)

English

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Laryngology

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Rhinology

Otolaryngic Allergy

Endocrine Surgery

Otology

Sinus Surgery

Dr. Scott McCusker

Dr. Scott McCusker

4.9

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, German

Phone

(916) 306-7951

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

San Antonion Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (Residency Hospital)

Northwestern Mcgaw Medical Center (Internship Hospital)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Medical School, 2006)

English

German

Mercy General Hospital

Mercy San Juan Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Dr. Ronald Dong

Dr. Ronald Dong

4.7

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(209) 952-0483

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Residency Hospital, 1998)

McGaw Med Ctr-Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1994)

English

Spanish

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial

St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Heather Coffman

Dr. Heather Coffman

4.6

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Fellowship Hospital)

University of North Dakota / Main Campus (Medical School)

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Allergy

Audiology

Otology

Dr. Brent Benscoter

Dr. Brent Benscoter

4.6

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

American Board of Otolaryngology

Michigan Ear Inst (Fellowship Hospital, 2014)

Loyola University Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2012)

University of Missouri School of Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

University of Mo Columbia (Undergraduate School, 2001)

English

Mercy General Hospital

Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Neurotology

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Otology

Dr. Winston Vaughan

Dr. Winston Vaughan

4.6

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(650) 366-4930

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Johns Hopkins University (Undergraduate School)

Memorial Health University Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 1998)

Stanford Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1993)

Stanford University (Medical School, 1992)

Stanford University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1992)

English

Stanford Health Care

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. David Evans

Dr. David Evans

4.3

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

University of Michigan Hospitals (Residency Hospital, 1989)

St Joseph Mercy Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1985)

English

Mercy General Hospital

Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Dr. Eli Groppo

Dr. Eli Groppo

4.3

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

American College Of Surgeons (Fellowship Hospital, 2016)

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (Medical School, 2006)

English

Mercy General Hospital

Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Kevin McKennan

Dr. Kevin McKennan

4.2

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Otology Group (Fellowship Hospital, 1986)

University Calif Davis (Residency Hospital, 1985)

University Calif Davis/Martinez Va H (Internship Hospital, 1979)

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1978)

English

Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Neurotology

AW

Dr. Anna Wertz

3.7

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

UC Davis Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Richard Areen

Dr. Richard Areen

3.7

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

University of Michigan (Undergraduate School)

University of Michigan / Ann Arbor (Undergraduate School)

University Mich Hospital (Residency Hospital, 1982)

St Joseph Mercy Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1978)

University of Michigan Medical School (Medical School, 1977)

English

Mercy General Hospital

Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Richard Clark

Dr. Richard Clark

3.5

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Plastic Surgery

University of Utah (Residency Hospital, 1984)

University Tenn (Residency Hospital, 1982)

Long Beach Memorial Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1973)

University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Medical School, 1971)

English

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Shoab Siddique

Dr. Shoab Siddique

3.5

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(916) 306-7951

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Wayne St University Detroit M C (Residency Hospital)

University of Illinois College of Medicine (Medical School, 1995)

English

Mercy General Hospital

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Donald Clutter

Dr. Donald Clutter

3.4

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Walter E Berman (Fellowship Hospital, 1984)

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital (Residency Hospital, 1983)

IU Health Methodist (Internship Hospital, 1980)

Indiana University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1975)

English

Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Philip Bernstein

Dr. Philip Bernstein

3.0

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

University Ca Davis Medical Center (Residency Hospital)

University Iowa Hosps and Clinics (Residency Hospital)

University Of Pretoria, Faculty Of Health Sciences, School Of Medicine (Medical School)

University Of Pretoria, South Africa (Undergraduate School)

English

Mercy General Hospital

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial

Ear, Nose, and Throat

LI

Dr. Louis Gallia III

2.8

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

University of Washington (Medical School, 1976)

English

General Surgery

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

EJ

Dr. Ernest Johnson

2.1

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Ia Hospital (Residency Hospital, 1962)

Temple University Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1957)

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine (Medical School, 1956)

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Morris Balfour

Dr. Morris Balfour

2.0

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

University of California Los Angeles (Residency Hospital, 1982)

Harbor General Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1978)

Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1978)

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Medical School, 1977)

English

Sutter Amador Hospital

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial

Ear, Nose, and Throat

SS

Dr. Saurabh Sharma

1.0

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

University of South Florida (Medical School, 2015)

English

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

KY

Dr. Kaicheng Yen

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY (Medical School, 1988)

English

UC Davis Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

SH

Dr. Steven Hasday

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

DC

Daniel Chung

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

SR

Dr. Sameera Rana

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Sindhi

Thomas Jefferson University (Medical School, 2008)

English

French

Gujarati

Hindi

Sindhi

Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine

JA

Dr. Jacqueline Allen

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

JS

Dr. Jennifer Shehan

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine (Medical School, 2018)

English

Boston Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

TP

Dr. Timothy Phillips

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

UC Davis Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

YN

Dr. Yuval Nachalon

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

AC

Dr. Andrew Cho

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

GW

Dr. Grace Wandell

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

PK

Dr. Petros Karkos

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Dr. Katherine Hicks

Dr. Katherine Hicks

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity (Residency Hospital, 2018)

Medical University of South Carolina (Medical School, 2013)

English

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Ear, Nose, and Throat

VB

Dr. Vincent Biron

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 2008)

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

AS

Dr. Anthony Sanchez

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat

SS

Dr. Sarah Shearer

N/A

Sacramento, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Choosing an Otolaryngologist in Sacramento

Factors to Consider When Selecting an Otolaryngologist

Board Certifications and Qualifications

  • Importance of American Board of Otolaryngology certification
  • Additional subspecialty certifications (e.g., Neurotology, Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Experience and Specializations

  • Years of practice in otolaryngology
  • Subspecialties within ENT (e.g., sinus surgery, hearing disorders)
  • Familiarity with specific procedures or treatments

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Importance of star ratings and number of reviews
  • Reading patient testimonials for insights into doctor-patient relationships

Hospital Affiliations

  • Considering the reputation of affiliated hospitals
  • Accessibility of hospital locations

Language Capabilities

  • Availability of multilingual doctors for diverse patient populations
  • Importance of clear communication in ENT care

Steps in the Selection Process

Research and Initial Screening

  • Utilizing online resources like Healthgrades
  • Checking doctor profiles for education, certifications, and specialties

Narrowing Down Options

  • Considering factors such as location, availability, and insurance acceptance
  • Creating a shortlist of potential otolaryngologists

Consultation and Evaluation

  • Scheduling initial consultations with selected doctors
  • Assessing personal comfort and rapport during the visit

Making the Final Decision

  • Weighing all factors including qualifications, patient experience, and personal comfort
  • Selecting the most suitable otolaryngologist for individual needs

Top-Rated Otolaryngologists in Sacramento

Dr. Susan Cordes

Qualifications and Specializations

  • Board-certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat, Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology, and Pediatric Otolaryngology

Patient Satisfaction

  • 5.0-star rating based on 7 reviews
  • Highly regarded by patients

Contact Information

  • Phone: (209) 952-0483

Dr. Scott McCusker

Expertise

  • Board-certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Focuses on Ear, Nose, and Throat and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Patient Feedback

  • 4.9-star rating from 59 reviews
  • Well-respected in the field

Contact Details

  • Phone: (916) 306-7951

Dr. Heather Coffman

Areas of Practice

  • Board-certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat, Allergy, Audiology, and Otology

Patient Satisfaction

  • 4.6-star rating based on 11 reviews
  • Highly rated by patients

Contact Information

  • Contact details not provided in the data

Choosing an Otolaryngologist in Sacramento

Factors to Consider When Selecting an Otolaryngologist

Qualifications and Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery certification
  • Additional subspecialty certifications

Experience and Specializations

  • Years of practice
  • Subspecialties within otolaryngology (e.g., pediatric, neurotology, laryngology)

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Star ratings from verified patients
  • Number of reviews
  • Detailed patient feedback

Hospital Affiliations

  • Quality of affiliated hospitals
  • Convenience of hospital locations

Language Proficiency

  • Availability of multilingual doctors
  • Importance for clear communication

Steps in the Selection Process

Research Potential Providers

  • Use of online directories and physician profiles
  • Checking credentials and board certifications

Evaluate Patient Feedback

  • Review star ratings and patient comments
  • Consider the volume of reviews

Verify Insurance Compatibility

  • Check if the doctor is in-network with your insurance
  • Understand potential out-of-pocket costs

Schedule Consultations

  • Prepare questions for the doctor
  • Assess personal comfort and communication style