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 don't leave reviews often, but stumbled upon Dr. Zuniga after chronic sinusitis. He did a…read morethorough evaluation, talked through options, and ultimately ended up doing surgery on me. I have never had surgery before so was anxious and he has been super on top of it with my questions and helping with recovery. Definitely recommend and can't wait to see the results of the procedure for my sinuses.

Dr. Babajanian was recommended to me, as the best in his field, by a number of well known…read morephysicians when, a few years ago, my husband, who was ill at the time, had a severe problem with his ears. He was so kind and comforting and extremely proficient in determining what the cause was and what treatment was needed. Recently, I had a very unique, hereditary type of ear infection that most doctors would not have seen nor treated before. Dr. Babajanian recognized the problem immediately and started treatment, then took me into emergency surgery within less than a day's notice. I am so grateful for his vast knowledge in this field of medicine, his compassion and consideration for the pain I was in, and the ease of communication he has with his patients. Thank you, Dr. Babajanian. I will always highly recommend you! P.S. You also have a very kind and friendly staff.

Dr B is a master at his craft. The short version...he is the one…read more From my initial introduction Dr Babaganian was professional, through, open and shared every option and detail of my surgery. The guy is a superhero. This was my second surgery with the Dr. This one more complex with certain risks. My family was concerned. Get a second option they said. My response, why would I want another opinion when I already have Dr. Babaganian. For the second time my surgury worked out perfectly. Perfectly. My family can't understand how I could have major surgery without suffering. To tell you the truth, I am a little confused myself. But its true. Thank you Dr, I appreciate you so much.

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.

Ive never met the dr. But on Juneteenth FRIDAY…read more I call to het a referral since the dr. Is an EAR SPECIALIST, the sorry excuse of a receptionist front office personnel gave me numbers that do not work. Said she didnt have an ENT on her list, then miraculously found an updated list when i said i would like the drs. email, of course the number DID NOT work. I understand this is a HARD PROFESSION...everyone is leaving California. But it is unacceptable, no matter where you are when you are dealing with the live of another. Please adjust your attitude and realize ONE DAY THIS COULD BE YOU,as miserable as you seem to be right now... May i respectfully say, it wont get much better if you dont do your job. You help yourself when you help others.

Very nice. She explained what the problem was made a great diagnosis and explained it very clearly…read moreto my son and the treatment plan was printed out. Had a follow up . I liked the size of the office as it wasn't a large multi doctor practice which is pretty common in Los Angeles .

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!

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.

I've had my custom musicians' earplugs since January, and they've been great!…read more Dr. Thakkar helped ease my anxiety since I had never gotten my ears professionally cleaned or been fitted for custom earplugs before. He explains the process clearly so you know what to expect, and he's always happy to answer any questions you have. I can confidently say custom earplugs are much more comfortable than the generic ones you find on Amazon or at Guitar Center. At Soundscape Audiology, you can even choose the colors, so it's easy to tell which earplug goes where. They also come with a zippered carrying case and a cleaning brush. If you're a frequent concert goer or are sensitive to sound and want protection, I recommend Soundscape Audiology. I had a positive experience!

I was looking for somewhere to get my ears professionally cleaned, and was so impressed with Dr…read moreThakkar's glowing reviews on yelp and his website bio, both my husband and I paid a visit, and we both ended up ordering custom ear plugs. My husband - musician ear plugs; me - swimming ear plugs. The procedure for getting molds of our ears made was fairly fast, not uncomfortable (just a slightly weird sensation), and the ear plugs were ready to pick up in 2 weeks. As someone who generally does not like having my ears plugged, these custom swim plugs (different colors too, to identify R and L!) have been a revelation. They are really snug and comfortable, don't fall out, don't let water in, allow me to still hear some sound, and I was told that they also float if they should fall into the pool. I haven't tested this. I highly recommend Soundscape Audiology! It was very easy to make appointments. Dr Thakkar was great - he explained everything very clearly and we felt safe and assured throughout the whole process. Note: no credit card payment. We paid by venmo.

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.

Well all i can say about this person is that he was not a good doctor and so child needed major…read moreear surgery after he was too distracted and arrogant to do a simple procedure.

I admire this man a great deal. compassion and experience…read more look no further for medical care. Dr Flaum is Everything that is right about the practice of medicine. I'm honored just to know him Terry York II