I am a new patient of Dr Shohet. I recently went to see him to have my hearing evaluated. His…read morestaff was professional, and he took the time to ask questions and listen to my concerns. The most impressive thing about him was that after I had an MRI and he received the results he called me immediately to let me know that everything was fine so that I didn't have to worry for the next 10 days before my next appointment with him. I don't know another physician that has ever done that before. I just want to sincerely thank him for taking the time to do that. I would highly recommend his office! Thank you Dr shohet!!

We have been patients from Dr Shoet for many many years, and we only have friendly, excellent,…read morewonderful and the best professional with Dr. SHohet as our ear Doctor and Counselor. Bravo for Him and all his team. Gudelio, Fanny Friedstadt and family.

All of the office staff and healthcare professionals at Shohet Ear Associates are kind and caring…read more I just had my surfer's ear surgery today with Dr. Zuniga. This was my 1st surgery ever along with being put under general anesthesia. Dr. Zuniga is absolutely amazing. He is very kind, approachable, transparent, and communicates clearly every step of the way. I immediately felt an overwhelming sense of peace, care, and calm with his presence for my procedure. He is everything and exactly what any patient would dream of in a medical professional. I am happily forever grateful for Dr. Zuniga.

I want to express my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to my doctor, Dr. Steven Zuniga, for his…read moreexceptional professionalism and his incredible care for his patients. My story began with discomfort and hearing loss in my right ear. At first, I went to a doctor who diagnosed me with a middle ear infection and prescribed antibiotics. However, the treatment brought no relief. My condition only worsened -- I continued to experience pressure, discharge, and pain. Later, it turned out that the diagnosis had been incorrect. The real cause was a fungal infection, and in such cases antibiotics not only fail to help, but can actually make the problem worse. Because of this mistake, the disease progressed: the fluid that had built up behind my eardrum eventually developed into a cholesteatoma -- a serious and dangerous condition that can destroy the ear's delicate bone structures and threaten one's health. Almost a month later, when the situation had already become very advanced, I finally came to see Dr. Zuniga. From that moment, everything changed: I met not only a brilliant surgeon, but also a remarkable human being. From the day of the correct diagnosis until the operation, there were many worries and difficult moments, but at every stage Dr. Zuniga showed incredible patience, compassion, and support. I always felt safe and knew I was in the very best hands. The surgery, which I underwent more than six months ago, was a success. Today, I feel wonderful. It was a truly complex procedure, but the result has been nothing short of a gift. Words cannot fully express the depth of my gratitude: it is relief, joy, and the overwhelming feeling of having been given back a full and normal life. In addition to his outstanding professional skills, Dr. Zuniga possesses rare human qualities -- kindness, attentiveness, and genuine care. People like him, who practice medicine at the highest level while also giving so much of their heart, are a true blessing. Meeting Dr. Zuniga has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. On behalf of my whole family, I want to say: we thank God for sending us such a doctor, and we will be forever grateful to Dr. Zuniga for everything he has done. May God bless him and all the physicians who serve their patients with the same devotion and love for their calling.

We were looking forward to our appointment after reading all of these reviews but once he walked in…read morethe door, he quickly presented himself to be annoyed, arrogant and rude. Basically spat out 3 choices I had which was over the counter med, and MRI as a stab in the dark or a 2nd opinion. (This was within about 2-3 mins of him entering the room). Said he has absolutely no idea what's causing my child's pain and said he couldn't even get a scope through her nose bc she has SO MUCH SNOT (repeatedly) and seemed annoyed we were even there when she had symptoms of a cold (she had clear nasal passage when appt was make weeks prior but had a slight nose cold a week before which she was recovering from). Rushed out of the room just as abrasively as he entered. Wow. My child was left wondering why he was so rude and whether she did anything wrong. Waste of time and money.

Dr. Thompson saved me from a sinus infection that lasted more than 5 months. Anolther ENT did…read moresurgery and many rounds of antibiotics before I went to Dr. Thompon. Dr. Thompson did a culture on my first visit and discovered an antibiotic resistent MRSA. He then prescribed the correct antibiotic for a long enough course of treatment to cure me.

Dr. Agha is knowledgeable, patient and kind. He was great with my kids and even gave them a "ride"…read moreon the medical chair so they would feel more comfortable. The office is really nice and the staff is great. He has a lot of experience in ENT and works with other local neurologists and audiologists to get to the bottom of your problem. We are glad he came out of retirement to keep practicing part time :)

From the owner: Board certified ENT in Newport Beach with over 30 years of experience. Specializes in ears,…read moreincluding dizzy patients as well as throat. Accepts most insurances and sees all ages.

I underwent nasal surgery with Dr. Ashley Balaker on 8/21/25. It has now been six months, and I am…read moreno better than I was prior to surgery. At my follow-up appointment on 10/24/25, I expressed that my symptoms had not improved. Dr. Balaker performed a brief nasal scope exam that lasted less than a minute and stated that everything "looked fine." When I asked for a CT scan to further evaluate why my symptoms persist, I was told it was not necessary. I left feeling dismissed and unheard. Throughout my visits, I felt rushed and uncomfortable asking questions. During my last appointment, her bedside manner was particularly concerning -- she was not personable, appeared impatient, and at times rolled her eyes when I asked questions. As a patient who underwent surgery, I expected thoughtful follow-up and a willingness to investigate ongoing symptoms. After surgery, no one from the office contacted me to check on my recovery or schedule follow-up care. I had to call the office myself to arrange a post-operative appointment. Additionally, prior cultures had shown heavy growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and I did not feel there was adequate follow-through regarding this finding. Finally, at my follow-up visit I was told there would be no copay. Four months later, I received a bill, which was surprising and frustrating. Surgery is a serious decision. Patients deserve careful follow-up, transparency, and to feel heard when they report persistent symptoms. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I will not be returning to this provider.

In February 2025 I had been having what I thought were severe chronic allergies for months and…read moremonths despite taking allergy meds and doing saline rinses. I would constantly be sneezing out globs of yellow or green phlegm which was always embarrassing at work! Finally my PCP suggested I see an ENT. I had to wait a month to see Dr. Balaker which was a bit of a bummer but thankfully she was worth the wait! She saw me immediately at my appointed time and she had a caring demeanor. She did an in-office nasal endoscopy which wasn't painful or uncomfortable at all and immediately diagnosed me with chronic severe sinusitis (sinus infection that hadn't been treated or resolved for months). She's very knowledgeable and professional! She prescribed two weeks of doxycycline antibiotics to ensure it cleared out the stubborn infection and said to follow up if my symptoms don't clear up. I didn't realize how much pressure was in my face until I took the first day of antibiotics-I felt immediately better! It cleared up by week 2 and never had to go back. Overall, it was a solid, smooth experience. Thank you Dr. Balaker!

Dr. Buen is a thorough and relatable doctor. He took time in the visit to listen to me. Dr. Buen…read morethoroughly and completely explained all my treatment options, and patiently answered all follow up questions. He empowered me to decide the course of action I wanted to take and did not give his recommendation until I had come to a decision. I am incredibly grateful for his assistance and will be recommending him to anyone I know who may need his services.

The check in and reception was efficient and the wait was minimal. Once the vitals were taken, the…read moredoctor showed up rather quick. After the initial interview with Doctor Buen, he went ahead with the exam and answered all my questions and informed me of the next steps. He was very professional and had great bedside manners and showed a great deal of care. I would recommend him for any ENT issues you may have

Following is my history, and review of the team at Newport-Mesa Audiology Balance & Ear Institute…read morein treating imbalance, along with hearing loss. IN SHORT: On Imbalance Issues: A Solid Ninety Percent (90%) Improvement. On Hearing Loss: I can hear things now that I never new were there. IMBALANCE ISSUES: In June 2021 I had a head injury to the right side of the skull with damage to the mastoid air cell causing imbalance, along with loss of hearing to the right side. I could not walk in a straight line, nor climb stairs without caution, and climbing a ladder was just dangerous. Come late 2024 and I was referred to Newport Mesa Audiology Balance & Ear Institute by my general practitioner, Dr. Philip Kouros of AltaMed Health. Initial interviews with Dr. Howard Mango led to diagnostics and a treatment regimen for imbalance with Dr. Monica Muncy and Dr. Kaylee Kimura. This included tailored vestibular rehabilitation therapy (head / eye exercises), repositioning maneuvers (inner ear), along with lifestyle adjustments such as dietary intake. Later, I was treated by Dr. Damara Marshall for hearing loss, and fitted for custom hearing aids. As I went through the imbalance treatments, separately I began neurology diagnostics by Dr. Dallas de la Vara of UCI Health. Dr. de la Vara was also interested in the imbalance treatment, and outcomes I found. I kept him updated as the months of work pressed on. The first two months were ... hard work, arduous, as 'my brain' was ... retrained to cope with and compensate for the above injuries. The regimen incorporated both on-site and at-home treatments where you log online, and get to work. Somewhere around the third month or so my treatment evolved to incorporating an updated AR "augmented reality" headset, along with updated software program. This is where the brain retraining really took off and progressed. The months of two-dimensional work, was put into ... reality mode with the three-dimensional AR treatment, whereby my brain seemed to put it all together. Over the past year the results have been stellar. A solid, and steady ninety-percent (90%) improvement in my balance. Maybe even 95%, seriously. I walk straight, use stairs, and climb ladders ... with greater ease, and much safer. HEARING LOSS: After the June 2021 injury I was provided hearing aids, but they seemed ineffective and over time I stopped wearing them. At Newport-Mesa Audiology I had the opportunity to work with a skilled audiologist in Dr. Damara Marshall. With proper testing she was able to show me in concrete terms, how my particular loss of hearing could be remedied with proper hearing aids, properly adjusted to compensate. Additionally, Dr. Marshall was able to explain that with appropriate hearing aids, this would help stave off further hearing loss. In clear terms, use of proper hearing aids would help ... save what you have. What's nice is that Dr. Marshall can fine tune each hearing aid separately, and adjust as needed over time. Importantly, as I need to keep my hands free, Dr. Marshall was able to find hearing aids which would work my cellphone thus allowing for hands-free calling. SUMMARY: My lifestyle has improved tremendously since being 'blessed' with treatments for imbalance and hearing loss by the Skilled and Professional TEAM at Newport-Mesa Audiology Balance & Ear Institute. It is that simple. Bruce Senator

I had a good experience. There were no problems with making appointments and the staff was helpful…read more There were charges that had to be paid as insurance didn't cover everything but that was disclosed up front. They have excellent equipment and the evaluation is quite comprehensive. The treatment sessions were very helpful. I had Dr. Muncy for the treatments and she listened to my concerns, was very knowledgable and helped me a lot.

Yes, we recommend Dr. Feinberg, highly knowledgeable and professional and is very detailed plus…read moreshows a very caring attitude. So the Care Quality is Excellent. Tamra Malone, he is the Best!

Vocal cord paralysis. Dr. Feinberg is an expert in ENT. He is very…read moreattentive to patients needs and has a warm demeanor. Highly recommend this medical professional.

They are neglectful and ignorant and quite frankly extremely rude. I had to wait a month for my…read moreappointment and I never got seen. It was never disclosed that they are deep into a Hoag hospital that is under severe construction. It is extremely unclear where to park and where to go. After calling ahead to disclose I was five minutes late I called to confirm my appointment upon arrival and I was told I'd have to reschedule as the doctors day is full. If being five minutes late relinquishes my appointment for a tight schedule I can't imagine I'd be given good care in the first place. So I waited a month for no care whatsoever.

Dr. Carly Schrage wasn't very friendly. She was very short with me and I felt like I couldn't ask…read moremany questions. I felt like she kept trying to leave the room. Wouldn't recommend.