Laurie E Spence, MD

I had what I thought was a serious ear issue. I live in Mendocino County, but could not schedule an…read moreappointment with any of the ENT doctors as all of them are scheduling for months in advance. Then I remembered Dr. Homicz, who had helped me a few years ago. He is a very popular Doctor, and for good reason. As a result he is even more busy than the rest of the pack. On this particular day, the good doctor was busy in surgery, but finished early and made time to see me. This man is The MAN. He resolved my issue in no time at all! Excellent Doctor, very knowledgeable, great "bedside manners". Can't say enough but gotta stop somewhere!

He is absolutely the best! I would rate him higher if possible. If this is the type of doctor you…read moreneed then look no further. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any family member.

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3.4(12 reviews)

Dr Zechowy is an excellent ENT doctor. I have had to have tubes inserted into my eardrum by him…read morenumerous times. It's not a barrel of fun, but he does it very well with a minimum of pain. I appreciate his skill

I have seen Zechowy quite a few times. The last sinus surgery went great. It lasted years and…read moreyears. Now I have to see him again after being away, since my problem has unfortunately returned. Is there a wait to see him? Yes. Why the wait? Because he is that good. I had seen a half dozen doctors before I went to him (years ago for the first time) and finally received the correct treatment. A doc that's worth the wait to get A+ treatment.

Stefan Zechowy, MD

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Carl B. Ermshar Jr., MD

3.0(2 reviews)

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Very skilled and gentle. Excellent work and no pain. I would definitely see him again and…read morewouldn't hesitate to recommend him to family and friends.

Quoted a price for a procedure but charged me four times the quote due to unexplained "lab costs"…read more Reported him and his staff to California Medical Association for fraud. Absolutely cannot recommend.

Kim Schmitt, MD

5.0(1 review)

I started seeing Dr. Schmitt in January to treat my right ear which got blown up in a horrible cold…read moreover New Year's and had sent me to the ER for a ruptured eardrum. She immediately diagnosed a severe build-up of fluid in my middle ear as the cause of the rupture and the existing discomfort I was experiencing. She talked me through the options and made me feel very comfortable with starting out with the least intrusive route of meds and waiting. After the two week wait-and-see approach which brought only slight improvement Dr. Schmitt decided to do a myringotomy which she performed expertly. There was minimal pain involved and it immediately brought relief, which got even better over the next 10 days. I feel the problem was fully resolved and I appreciated the time, concern and care which Dr. Schmitt provided.

Elizabeth Cedars, MD

4.0(5 reviews)

The healthcare industry is challenging these days. It was hard to get an appointment with other…read moreoffices until my referring primary called Dr. Cedars who went out of her way to see me promptly. I felt very well informed and comfortable with the follow up upon leaving and found Dr Cedars very knowledgeable, thorough and pleasant.

Sometimes they just don't return messages. It's hard to know how long to wait to call back and…read moresometimes it's hard to get an appointment. Doc is nice and we've liked her when we see her.

Devin Lonergan, MD

2.9(11 reviews)

49.6 mi

I had a miserable experience with this ENT. My PCP thought I had a fungal infection, and he was…read moreavailable a week later so I booked the appointment. He diagnosed the problem as ear wax, and without any effort to dislodge the clog via warm water, he went straight to microsuction, digging in the ear and roughly yanking my head around to get a better angle. Not once did he ask if I was comfortable. When I told him that he was hurting me, he pushed my head back down, leaving a visible scratch on my face. I finally told him that (now that I knew the cause of the problem) I would treat it with carbamide peroxide and convinced him to put down his instruments. He made a follow-up appointment for two weeks. Two weeks later, my ear was still problematic, so I went back, this time accompanied by an observer. With another person in the room, he was on much better behavior, comporting himself appropriately and not grabbing my face as he had the first time. Completely unprofessional and a miserable experience overall. I understand that it's fun to dig stuff out of ears, but the ENT needs to keep in mind that the ears are attached to a human.

I have seen Dr. Lonergan 3 times for what was initially a chronic cough that evolved into bacterial…read moresinusitis. The only pro: he prescribed antibiotics and corticosteroids that eventually eliminated my cough (although sinusitis still remains...) My experience overall with Lonergan was disappointing. When I interacted with him during each visit, he was rushed and unconcerned about my issues. It seems as if he always tried to send me home just to follow up later a month later - milking my insurance, copay, and time. When I asked clarifying questions about the unusual, 3 week prescription of antibiotics, he never called me back and instead left brief, ambiguous responses on My Health Online. After getting a CT scan given my lingering sinus issues, he wouldn't explain what the test results meant and instead told me to see him in person again. It was at this point I no longer wanted to continue with Lonergan and would not recommend him.

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NCMA - Santa Rosa Head & Neck Surgery

MarinHealth ENT, Head & Neck Surgery | A UCSF Health Clinic

3.1(7 reviews)

Excellent care provided by Dr. Stephan Zechowy and staff. My concerns were thoroughly investigated…read moreand resolved. I was listened to and heard. It doesn't get any better than that.

Very kind people work here. That is extremely important in medical care! The doctors and other…read morestaff have been very helpful. Very long wait periods (literally months at times) from one appointment to the next though, because they are so booked up. They need more doctors at this location. So get in while you can. Good luck to all~

NCMA Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery / Ear, Nose & Throat providers

Stefan Zechowy, MD, NCMA Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery / Ear, Nose & Throat

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Jayme Fellores, AuD, NCMA Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery / Ear, Nose & Throat

COREN ANDY MD

5.0(2 reviews)

1.2 mi

Dr. Coren is the best! He gives unsparingly of his time, he is a cool and down to earth person, and…read moreI could say that his very presence is therapeutic. If I ever get sick, I would like Dr. Coren to take care of my illness. But so far, so good.

Dr. Coren takes the time to listen, examine, explain, coordinate care, etc. He is as good as it…read moregets when it comes to family medicine. I've only had one appointment with him so far, but I am impressed and will be returning.

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