Excellent doctor! Detail oriented, knowledgeable, and kind. Takes time to address all questions and concerns.

Dr. Janas is caring and professional. I feel like I'm getting the best of advice from her. Dr. Janas is an expert on dealing with the loss of the since of smell. I recommend her. read more

Dr Janas is an ENT doc (ears, nose, throat). I started with her after my previous ENT retired. I had two bouts of sudden hearing loss a few years apart and now have atrocious hearing. Hearing aids have helped and Dr Janas has referred me for evaluation for a cochlear implant. One ear qualifies, but I'm balking for now. read more

Excellent, pleasant, and competent. Not that needing a doctor's care is something one looks forward to, but seeing Dr. Janas is always a pleasure. read more

I had a bad experience with Dr. Janice years ago when my ears were hurting and she only wanted x-ray my brain. With no explanation, but my husband just went there. She vacuumed out the wax in his ears, but she never looked into his ears after and later when he went to get hearing aids, the specialist said "hasn't anybody ever looked in your ears because you have a growth in there", so she missed it because she just didn't bother to look. I'll find somebody else and we are. read more

I saw Dr. Janas today and she listened to me and my problems and then tried to diagnose. I like that it feels like she's on my side and cares. Was really lucky that I was able to get an appointment in today. I hope she's right on my diagnosis and that I'm feeling better soon. Before her, I saw two other ENT docs and one in urgent care and all of the doctors seemed to look at me for 2 minutes and tell me what I had without really listening. I even emailed one of those ENT docs this morning and he told me to just wait it out for 3 months. Ugh. Those doctors really need to go take a class from Dr. Janas. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Janas. I went there because I had an infection on my ear lobe. Her keen eye spotted an area that needed to be treated and two other doctors that I saw, missed it. She is very sharp and she doesn't miss anything. Also, she explains things well, good communication skills, goes out of her way to help you and she seems to care about her patients. Make an appointment if you need a great ENT. read more

Dr. Janas is the best ENT I've seen and I've seen a lot during my seven years of ENT issues in both CA and DC. Not only does she explain my issues in detail and spend time with me, but she is has a great bedside manner and sense of humor! She's one of few doctors I actually like going to see. Basically I come in feeling stressed and anxious and leave happy! My experience with (predominantly male) ENTs was that they were great when my issues were obvious but were dismissive and threw their hands up once my pain didn't have an obvious cause. The difference between those ENTs and Dr. Janas is that she'll explain why my issues are uncertain and how the tests she orders will give her more information for her to determine the best course of treatment. She's asked questions and made recommendations that other ENTs haven't, such as the possibility of my sinusitis reoccurring as I did not have post-op CTs after both sinus surgeries in 2018. Another big plus is that she doesn't like to prescribe antibiotics unless they are necessary. Even when I called her on a Sunday when my right ear ruptured and I was given the option, she preferred to not prescribe antibiotics until she could look at and take a culture of my ear in person. I had no problem waiting as I don't like taking meds I don't need. In fact, one reason I dumped my old ENT at PAMF Fremont (who I thought was great for a year as he performed 3 surgeries) was that he prescribed antibiotics over the phone without confirmation I actually had an infection. Another point of comparison is that Dr. Janas has way more experience (I think at least 20-25 years) than many ENTs I saw who were in practice for about 25-50% of the time she's been practicing. Sadly, I won't be able to continue to see her due to moving back to the east bay and losing my primary insurance as Menlo Medical doesn't accept my secondary insurance which is a CA covered plan. Also, since she's semi-retired she isn't performing surgery anymore, which is a bummer because I may need surgery on my ear at some point depending on if my infections continue. I wish I found her sooner as I could have saved a lot of trouble with several duds. If you want an ENT who actually cares about and wants to spend time with patients, go see her! read more

I called because I was desperate and in a lot of pain suffering from a lot of pressure and hearing loss in my right ear. Emergency? No. Urgent? Yes. Already on antibiotics and pain meds for several days and not helping. The first thing the medical assistant asks is "who referred you?" After telling her that I self-referred I was told there were no appointments available. Geez...I wonder if the same answer would have applied if I were referred by one of their cronies. So unprofessional and without compassion. A doctor is only as good as their front office that are their gate keepers. read more

Love Dr. Janas! She is so intelligent, caring and funny! A joy to go too. I brought my young daughter to her and she reassured me after many tests she was fine. Now bringing my adult son to her for sleep apnea. read more

Dr. Janas is the most loving and caring care provider I have ever encountered! She not only have medical expertise but also a very kind heart, which I consider quite a rare yet important trait in medical professionals these days. There are plenty of competent doctors who just don't care about their patients individually. These doctors will only treat their patients physically, but no further. Dr. Janas cares deeply about her patients and will go above and beyond to make sure the best outcome happens to her patients. I was extremely lucky and blessed to have Dr. Janas providing care for me! I was referred to Dr. Janas for a bad infection in my salivary gland. She showed a lot of concern after assessing my condition. Dr. Janas explained the scale of the situation fully, answered all of our questions efficiently, and presented us the pros of cons between conservative and non-conservative treatment options with great detail. I felt very comfortable and not scared at all throughout our conversation despite the severity of my condition. Dr. Janas acted quickly and prescribed antibiotics. At the end of the visit, she left us a number to call her 24/7 during the weekend if the condition become worse in 48 hours. Dr. Janas called us on a Sunday morning to see how I was doing and offered us to come to her office so that she could reassess the situation if we feel necessary. We did and after talking with Dr. Janas, we felt necessary to go to the ER. While we were on our way to the ER, Dr. Janas placed phone calls to at least 2 physicians I know to inform them about my situation, the ER doctors on call that day and a more tenured doctor who specializes in ENT at Stanford. I was then admitted to the hospital. Dr. Janas came to my bed to visit me the next morning before she headed to work! I did not expect any doctor to go above and beyond like Dr. Janas and felt incredibly blessed to receive care, proper and loving care from her. Even though I was mainly treated at the hospital, I still tribute my proper and effective recovery to Dr. Janas! She is an excellent communicator, always joyful, incredibly funny to talk to, and truly cares for her patients! I don't know what I could ask for more from a doctor. read more

Dr. Janas is the best! I'm new to the area and needed to establish a new ENT since my old one is back in WA. I've been having trouble breathing for weeks and she basically gave me a ton of useful information I needed to help myself get better and explained in detail what I've been doing in my everyday routine that's possibly causing my breathing issues and why this is happening. She took her time with me and I was able to ask her all of my questions and I didn't feel rushed (which is important to me). I think she's a very knowledgeable doctor and highly recommend her! :) read more

Dr, Janas is not only a brilliant diagnostician, she sets you at ease with her common sense style and great good humor. She gets patients in quickly, sees them on time, and takes insurance. read more

I went to Dr. Janas because my sinusitis was acting up and for a general ear nose and throat check up. Let me just say that Dr. Janas is one of the best docttors that i have ever had--and I have seen many doctors in many different states. I almost gave her 4 stars because the front desk at Menlo Medical has a lot to be desired; maybe that is because it is run by Stanford, but I know that Dr. Janas has nothing to do with it, and I didn't want to penalize her. Dr. Janas combines tremendous clinical expertise with compassion. She really cares about you ,a nd does not rush through an appointment. She is also very entertaining (she must have gotten her sense of humor from her parents who named her). She was able to help me with my very irritating sinuses, and discover that it was an allergy. Though she had to put a scope up my nose, she was very gentle. The only problem is that she was making me laugh, and it may have made the procedure more difficult for her. No one likes to go to the doctor, but I actually am looking forward to my 6 month visit with Dr. Janas. She is great. read more

Dr. Janice Janas is an incredible partner in our healthcare. She is always prepared when she walks into our waiting room, referencing our last visit and how my son's ear(s) presented the last time or two. It's obvious she knows her patients and their past issues and treatments. She respects our desire to be conservative in treatment and is very straightforward in her recommendations. Her demeanor before our after our scheduled surgery was responsive and soothing for us as parents and for my young son. We see her at the Middlefield Road office now and getting there is easy (well, driving 101 is always busy) and parking is never an issue. I can't imagine taking my family to anyone else. read more

I've been to a few ENT specialists for the same issue before coming to Dr. Janas. Other doctors have solved my immediate issue, (fluid buildup in the ears) and sent me on my way. Dr. Janas spent the time to sit down with me and teach me about the possible causes and courses of action. Without every feeling rushed, I feel like I understand the issue much better, have a plan of attack for now, and know possible steps I can take in the future if necessary. If you like a doctor who won't just solve your problem, but take the time inform you enough that you feel good about your options, I strongly recommend Dr. Janas. read more

Excellent doctor. Wonderful bedside manner; she is very funny. She is very thorough and reads any test results BEFORE she comes to see you. I found her to be honest and to tell it like it really is, i.e. when a diagnosis is uncertain she is up front about providing that information. I felt she was a real partner in my care. read more