It has been over 3 weeks since the surgery and recovery was a dream! Not only did we accomplish…read moreeverything we expected, Dr. Kaufman even identified additional issues the scans did not pick up and handled everything effectively. Can not thank Dr. Kaufman enough, especially after Head and Neck associates passed me off years ago saying there was nothing wrong and that I just had allergies. I feel like my head is actually lighter, breathing is a joy, and as a musician I've already seen a great improvement in my performance. The surgery center office was very easy to work with and I have not experienced any surprise bills, Dr. Kaufman's office was fantastic about checking in during the recovery and making sure that all of my needs and questions were met/answered. I hope this review helps someone make a decision in the future on yelp, and I've already mentioned the practice to multiple friends and family.

(Posting for both of Dr. Kaufman's locations as I had appointments at both.)…read more Surgery went better than I could have ever expected. Highly recommend Dr. Kaufman, his team and La Veta Surgical Center. Full review: Have wanted to get my deviated septum fixed for years. Could barely breathe on one side. Finally made an appointment after my husband found South Coast ENT on Google. Initial consultation was pretty quick. He confirmed what a previous CT scan had shown just by taking a look. Also noted my turbinates should be reduced too. - Was given instructions for two weeks pre-op, including notes about medication. Informed me of possible scenarios, but he also explained what he's typically seen. (If I remember correctly, I believe he said he's been doing these procedures for around 20-25 years.) - Had a pre-op appointment the week before. Was given a list of what to prepare, including saline, elevated sleeping arrangement, and extended list of what to expect. (Was able to buy saline and wedge pillow at Costco.) - Between the initial and pre-op appointment, visited both of Dr. Kaufman's offices. Everyone was friendly and explained things thoroughly. - As promised, surgery center called to set the exact surgery time the day before. - Arrived at the surgery center at 5:45am for check in. Was very impressed with amount of nurses, surgeons, staff, and operating rooms there. Despite the amount of people in the waiting room, everything went like clockwork. Seemed like they paced people checking in with those going into the pre-op area pretty well. Everyone was very nice and answered any questions I had. (Always somewhat nervous about surgery, but they reassured me a few times.) - One nurse did my intake while another nurse took my vitals. Third nurse checked on me while I waited, then the anesthesiologist explained their process. Dr. Kaufman came by after to chat before prepping. And then a fourth nurse who was going to be in the procedure helped the anesthesiologist prep me. Even with the amount of people involved, everyone was up to speed based on my chart of anything they needed to be aware of (including adverse reactions.) Other places might have felt overwhelming with that amount of people. In this case, it was an added reassurance how coordinated they were. Also didn't feel rushed and had some time to rest. - For septoplasty and turbinate reduction, procedure and anesthesia in total was between 45 min to an hour. (Awake before the person picking me up arrived from dropping off their kids at school.) Was under observation for a little while in a post-op area after. No packing in my nose, just a nose dressing under (with little hooks around the ears.) Was already able to breathe better than I had ever before. Some nausea that afternoon from the anesthesia, but that is normal for me. - Had no issues with recovery, despite what previous ENTs had informed me of. No packing needed. Very little spotting after first day. Drainage primarily the first week, but saline helped a lot. A little bit of a burning sensation when breathing deeply, especially on the side that had been blocked before (almost like it wasn't used to that much air coming in.) But that subsided as it healed. Took the antibiotics prescribed, but only needed an occasional acetaminophen / Tylenol for pain. Was more tired than I anticipated, but a few acquaintances told me they felt the same after other outpatient surgeries. (Sounds like it's just a part of the healing process.) - Both Dr. Kaufman and the surgery center called to check on me the next day. - At the one-week check up, healing looked great. Despite Dr. Kaufman having a steady flow of patients, he asked follow up questions to make sure everything was going well. He also helped clear some of the drainage. Stitches dissolved on their own, so he didn't need to remove those. Wait time was a little longer for this appointment than the others, but I was more than okay with that given how well the surgery went. (He seems to balance having some appointment / check in days and some surgery days well.) - One-month post op and I'm feeling great. Sleeping better than I ever have and have felt more energy throughout the day. Also feeling less anxious overall to the point that my family has noticed. (At the very least, getting more rest is probably helping with that.) Have already recommended Dr. Kaufman to a few friends who want to have their breathing looked at. As mentioned, was a much better experience than I could have ever anticipated.

I was genuinely impressed by Dr. Wells' level of care. From the easy scheduling to the helpful…read morereminders and the zero wait time, the entire experience felt smooth and considerate. The staff were warm, attentive, and truly caring. Dr. Wells conducted a very thorough exam and immediately suggested a medication‑based treatment as the first step. His conservative, thoughtful approach and the time he took to explain everything made me feel completely comfortable and confident in his care. Highly recommend.

Dr Wells has been my go-to doc for Vertigo and Tinnitus. He cleared my vertigo and has been helpful…read morewith diagnosis and referals to specialists that treat tinnitus. His staff is excellent and welcoming.

Dr. Luu is the best ENT I've seen here. He's very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He does…read moreseem a bit rushed trying to get patients in and out quickly, but overall I'm happy with him. I still don't have any answers about my problem, but feel confident he will accurately diagnose me on my next visit after an audiology test. Dr. Luu is a great doctor and I do recommend him! Just make sure you have a list of everything you want to discuss beforehand because it's easy to forget a lot while you're being examined.

My mom had an earache around thanksgiving and she called to make an appointment but Dr Luu was…read moregoing on vacation so they gave her an appointment three weeks out. By then her earache had gone away but she decided to go to check for ear wax. Dr Luu noticed her thyroid had nodules on it as soon as he walked in the room. My mom goes to her primary care physicians regularly but she never noticed anything and only tested for thyroid hormones which were normal. Dr Luu suggested an ultrasound and then a biopsy at the pathologist. It turned out that there were some abnormal cells and my mom needed her thyroid removed. Dr Luu is so observant, knowledgeable, reassuring, and humble. My mom was so nervous about the surgery and he took his time to make her feel comfortable. He's a very sharp diagnostician as well as a skilled surgeon. We're so grateful for his care.

The doctors were phenomenal in taking care of our baby girl . She had repeated ear infections and…read moreher hearing was very bad . We had no idea and everyone made sure to diagnose and treat her. She had a tube placed in both ears and is now thriving . Thank you so much !

Had an appointment with dr. Mukdad. Had a persistent sore throat. Prior to seeing him I had a…read morestrep test and a culture done. Both were negative. He saw me and did a camera down my nose. Without any explanation he said he's putting me on antibiotics and if it doesn't clear up he'll do a biopsy. When I asked him why is he putting me on antibiotics if both the strep and culture came back negative. His response was "because that's the plan we're moving forward with". Not the best bedside manners. At the very least I would have expected him to say what he saw before he breaks out the rx pad

I like Dr Cho. Professional. Efficient to the point that…read moreyou may feel rushed. . Clean office.

He wasn't in with me long enough to know him, didn't introduce himself either…read more Waited 45 mins. For him to even come in office. So overall won't be goin back,no need

Don't be fooled by how easy it is to get an appointment with this doctor. I was desperate to get my…read more18-month-old son seen and noticed he had immediate availability. After my experience, I understand why. At our first visit, very little was done other than scheduling a sleep study. That was fine, I understood my son was young and additional testing might be needed. However, between that appointment and the sleep study, we ended up in the ER because of concerns about his breathing during sleep. The ER physicians reviewed videos I had taken and advised me to follow up with the ENT the very next morning because the videos suggested a possible obstruction. I scheduled an urgent follow-up and brought multiple videos documenting exactly what we had been seeing at home. The doctor refused to watch them. Every concern I raised was immediately dismissed with, "He's sick." The problem with that explanation was that I had originally brought my son in before he was ever sick because these symptoms had already been occurring. The exam itself was upsetting to watch as a parent. My son was screaming while being restrained while a scope was performed ( 2 days later another ent did the same not a tear no restraints needed ) The dr offered very little explanation, put him on his 5th round of antibiotics and a steroid and left the room. What bothered me most was not the medical decisions, it was the complete lack of compassion, curiosity, and willingness to listen. I came in with videos, ER recommendations, and genuine concerns about my child's breathing. Instead of feeling supported, I felt dismissed, unheard, and left the appointment in tears. As a parent, there are few things more frightening than worrying about your child's ability to breathe. I left this office feeling like my concerns were treated as an inconvenience rather than something worthy of discussion. I would never return and would strongly encourage other parents to seek a provider who takes the time to listen.

Dr. Jakobsen is pompous, dismissive, and rude. He acted like he knew everything about my condition…read morewithout listening to my experience. He claimed that my condition was not real and that I should be treated for acid reflux even though I had tried various treatments over the last two years. He eventually left the exam room without giving any sort of actual help. He is very unprofessional and should not be practicing medicine if this is how he will treat patients who are desperately seeking medical treatment.

Dr. Mundi performed my tonsillectomy and couldnt have asked for a better experience. From my…read moreconsultation to my surgery day was a complete breeze.. The surgical team & nurses were top notch and felt completely at ease. Although it hurt like hell during the recovery process lol im glad i got procedure done and over with! Would return if i need a ENT doc again :)

This guy is amazing. I had a perforated eardrum and infection, which just wouldn't heal. He was the…read more4th ENT I'd seen and by far the most through. The 1st ENT, referred me to another ENT in his office, with more experience. I saw her 2x and she was somewhat informative, but the end a waste of time. She suggested I see a neurologist, but couldn't recommend anyone in particular. I didn't think that was the best way to go, so instead saw another (well-known) ENT 3X who he was very helpful, but I still wasted well. He was very far and it took 1/2 day travel time. So, I then I tried Mundi. I was so glad I did, he didn't try to pass me off on another DR. He wrote a dif type of eardrop, cleaned my eardrum and orered an MRI, something each of the 3 ENTs before him failed to do. With his care, my ear finally healed. I wholeheartedly reccomend him to anyone with ENT issues.

This was the most dismissive and disrespectful medical interaction I have ever experienced. I went…read morein with significant ENT concerns and was already feeling anxious about my symptoms. He entered the room, delivered an extremely distressing prognosis in a blunt and insensitive manner, and left without offering reassurance, options, or meaningful discussion. He presented a diagnosis and emphasized an extreme worst-case outcome that caused significant alarm. Concerned, I sought opinions from multiple other ENT specialists, who expressed that his assessment and the severity he suggested were not medically supported, did not align with their clinical findings, and were not considered plausible. This was both shocking and deeply upsetting The way this information was communicated left me in tears. I will always remember how I felt in that moment, completely unsupported. Regardless of the clinical circumstances, empathy and compassion are fundamental in healthcare, and they were entirely lacking during this visit. After reading other reviews, it is evident that many patients have had similar experiences, which is deeply concerning. It is also troubling that this is the second time my review has been removed, raising questions about transparency. I would not recommend this provider to anyone.

He cannot tell the difference between a bacterial infection and a viral infection.He misdiagnosed…read moremy condition, resulting in permanent injury to my cranial nerves.

What a lovely experience! Everyone in the office was so kind and had such great bedside manner. I…read morereally felt heard and it helped that the doctor I saw also had personally been through the things I was describing so I didn't feel like I needed to overexplain myself. I recommend 1000% to anyone unsure of curious.

I was seen by Dr. Doshi a couple years back after sinus surgery, so it was great to have her…read moreavailable when my son needed to be seen for his ear. It is such a relief to have an ENT physician who specializes in pediatrics close to home. My 5 year old was able to be seen right away, the staff and Dr. Doshi were great at keeping him calm so they could remove the items in his ear, which were pretty deep. The entire process was a breathe and the office was spotless. They made the appointment exciting for my son, so he wasn't so nervous. If you're looking for a great ENT, Dr. Doshi is the one!

They worked everything out and this visit was quick and easy. Good I don't need to change. Love Dr…read moreWainwright.

I have been a patient of Dr. Mitchell Wainwright for the past 25 years. He and his staff is very…read moreaccommodating and timely in getting back with a questions or request I may have.