I've had a few ENT's in the past but none of them compare to Dr.Skolnick! I'd give him 10 stars if I could! No matter how long it is btwn my appts w/him he always makes me feel that he will do his best to accommodate my needs. He is always upbeat, personable, professional & extremely knowledgeable! I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor. read more

Dr Sckolnick is amazing - I'm so thankful. I have thyroid cancer & he referred me to an out-of-network surgeon. When my insurance denied the referral, he called the insurance company on my behalf and they reversed their decision. Thank you so much! read more

Dr. Scholnick is an incredible doctor. He was patient and kind and listened to my symptoms and my worry. He was very understanding and explained things to me and thorough and simple terms. he was proactive with treatment for my condition. I honestly have not had a doctor experience like that in a long time! He is wonderful. read more

He is the best! In the ENTY clinician world, they just don't come better than Dr. Sckolnick--I called their office yesterday because my husband, never having had vertigo before, called me from his office and explained his symptoms. I reached out to his office in late morning and described the issue, spoke to Amanda who is also an admin gem. She listened and though she was gonna leave for the day at noon, promised she'd leave detailed instructions for the person who'd come in later. I followed up 90 minutes later--and boom, my husband was coming in for a 1:45 appt. to see Dr. Sckolnick, lucky day because he was on call yesterday. He must've had a break to come in for clinic (away from being on call at ER). I. Mean. An emergency and a same day appointment. Awesome. This doc is beyond. Not phoning it in at all, but super on top of it, thorough and combing every possible differential diagnosis, running every possible neurological thing, e.g. vestibular migraine? Nope. Running through a battery of symptoms to assess for brain tumor. Scheduling a hearing rest to rule out other things. Doing things for inner ear anomalies, trying to replicate the symptom of vertigo, god forbid, but also eminently qualified and ready to do the Epply maneuver of equivalent if the case calls for it. He did pull out an impressive massive ball of wax out of his left ear, much to our shock, I mean how on earth do you even know if you have wax of all things? Unfortunately, we were not able to find the root cause of the vertigo, which is good and bad news. We're hoping it's a one off, which Dr. did mention as being one of the possibilities. This doctor is humble and down to earth, speaks in understandable, clear language devoid of medical jargon but explained in precise detail how our sense of balance works, the sophistication and precision. We lucked out in getting the doctor. If you get to see him for your symptom, no matter what it is, consider yourself super lucky and fortunate, because you really cannot do better. He rocks! Btw., what we especially loved is that when my husband asked a question and if he didn't know the answer, which so many things medicine isn't privy, Dr. Sckolnick was upront and transparent in his communique and didn't bluster through with ego. Instead, he simply said 'we don't know." How refreshing and a wonder, which I love and appreciate when doctors practice humility. read more

Dr. S is tops in all regards. His expertise and bedside manner are beyond reproach. I have seen Dr. Sckolnick over the years for a variety of odd and common issues and he always takes the same great care and precious time. He has a thorough yet measured approach and that is important to me. You see, I am a cancer survivor and going to the doctor's office is never fun. However seeing Dr. S is never a stressful event. I have always left his office feeling well-cared for by a someone who is kind. He and his team are a wonderful group of healthcare professionals. At the risk of filling up his appointments, "highly recommend." read more

Dr. Sckolnick is exceptional and is a true professional that knows his stuff. Going into the appointment I was super nervous about my ear however his presence is so comforting and he has great energy! He is a complete genius. I've been to other ENT professionals and they weren't able to tell me what was going on with my ear. However Dr. Sckolnick was able to let me know after a few minutes and also calmed my nerves and let me know that it was not anything serious. For months I had so much anxiety about my ear, but after talking to him and having him check on my ears, I felt i was at peace and I was healed. THANK YOU Dr.Sckolnick, you are the real MVP of all ENTs!!!!!! read more

Came here with water in my ear and thankfully, Dr. Sckolnick was able to get it all out. He's super friendly and made coming in worth it. He also checked both ears when I only had water in one and was able to remove some cotton remnants from using Q-tips. read more

Dr. Sckolnick deserves every five-star review he gets! He's personable, caring, and thorough. He makes sure you understand everything he's doing. I needed an ENT and contacted the office based on the reviews I read on Yelp. I'd never seen him before, yet they were able to fit me in and get my ear infection taken care of the same day! If you need an ENT, Dr. Sckolnick is the guy to see! Update to earlier review: Well, I guess I spoke too soon. I just called to make an appointment, and even though I'm an established patient, they can't accommodate me for almost a month! And no cancellation list, so I have to call each day to see if I can get in earlier. Much as I like this guy, this is not how to treat patients who are sick! read more

No one ever wants to go to the doctor but there is a great comfort in finding a really, really good doctor. Dr. Sckolnick is definitely an outstanding physician. I had already been to my general practitioner and to urgent care. Despite lots of prescriptions, I was not feeling better and I was really confused about what was happening to me. So I opted to go to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. That brought me to Dr. Sckolnick. Am I glad I found him! All of his amazing Yelp reviews and other great reviews on medical websites led me to him. Before he came into the exam room, he had already read up on why I was there. I thought that was so great. I'm so used to doctors that come into the exam room and have no clue why I am even there. And then they ask me, "why are you here?" During the visit, he was patient as I explained the on-set of the symptoms and the days that followed. As he articulated, it's all about the story. I had a sudden onset of vertigo, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and rapid heart beats. This lasted for days. He asked questions, checked my hearing, tested me for BPPV, and did other neurological tests to make sure I didn't have a stroke. Vestibular neuronitis was the diagnosis. It is caused by an inflammation of the vestibular nerve in the inner ear when it is attacked by a virus. I cannot express enough how good it is to have your medical condition explained in detail so that you have a full grasp of what's happening to you and to rule out more horrifying possibilities (like a stroke). I am grateful to Dr. Sckolnick and am so glad to have found such a great ENT specialist that genuinely cares about his patients. I also appreciate how responsive he is to emails from his patients. If you're looking for a great ear, nose, and throat specialist, Dr. Sckolnick is highly recommended!!! read more

I had such a great experience with Dr. Sckolnick. He was very welcoming and friendly while displaying his prowess of the field. The last appointment I hand with an ENT Doctor literally lasted 3 minutes, no options were presented to me and the consultation was rushed; I won't mention the doctors name but I will not frequent her practice any longer after discovering Dr. Sckolnick. Dr. Sckolnick was very thorough and explained things in simplified terms, I would definitely recommend his practice for anyone in need of a ENT doctor on the peninsula. read more

I would give him an extra star if it was possible! Dr Sckolnick went far above and beyond and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing ENT help. He listened to my issues and was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly informative as I went through the process. I now sleep and breather better than I have ever before and there are no words to describe my gratitude for making it possible... read more

UNREAL. I drove 2 hours to get to our appt. that we waited a month for and was just 10 minutes late and they made us reschedule... I was so upset and exhausted I actually started crying in front of the receptionist. Something I have never done. I made this appt for our 3 year old son at this location because it was the soonest we could get with an ENT as he's had chronic ear infections for the last 6 months. I'm absolutely livid and blown away by their lack of flexibility... 10 minutes. Most of the time I sit in waiting rooms for 20- 30 minutes waiting for my appt. Screw this office. Thanks for nothing and for being so completely ridiculous about 10 F-ing minutes. I wish I could give you all 0 stars. I will never ever book an appointment here again. I should also mention that parking is atrocious. I spent 10 minutes driving around the garage looking for a place to park. People stopped in the middle of the lane for no apparent reason blocking traffic was common. You would think a hospital of this size would have ample parking. Truthfully that's what cost us our appointment. read more

Great doctor! Nice, personal, caring doctor and detailed. The medical exam was explained step by step. He resolved the medical issues relating to the ear, nose and throat. Highly recommend!! read more

Joshua Sckolnick, M.D - Otologists Near Me - Burlingame, California

I saw Dr Sckolnick a few months ago, I just realized I never wrote a review. In this world of doctors who are either nice or are experts but often not both, Dr. Sckolnick is such a refreshing change. He obviously knows what's he's doing and talking about. Not only that, he actually spent a respectable amount of time doing several tests to get to his conclusion - very thorough. At the same time he was friendly and made his diagnosis easy to understand. Thank you, Doctor! read more

Dr. Sckolnick was the only ENT in the emergency (thank God) I had went there because my throat was swelling up for the second time in two days. A catscan showed i had a large abscess in my throat by my tonsils. I was so nervous with all the doctors and nurses. But as soon as Dr. Sckolnick came in and started talking very calmly with me and explaining everything, i was so much better. It wasnt a very fun process to get rid of the abscess, but Dr. Sckolnick was fast, and calm about everything. Im so happy that he was the one to be there. I highly recommend him to EVERYONE. read more

Dr. Sckolnick, MD at Mills Peninsula, is very very knowledgeable and solid my problem in a very short time. Excellent ENT. Thank you Dr Sckolnick. read more

WOW. Just wow. What an amazing and wonderful experience I just had visiting Dr. Sckolnick. He really listened to me. He addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions. He was warm, kind, and friendly. He was extremely knowledgeable and he neither talked too far over my head, nor treated me like an idiot. He is just a really fantastic doctor and I wanted to share my very positive experience with him. On a side note, his office at 1501 Trousdale Dr in Burlingame is new and state-of-the-art. Parking is plentiful and has easy access to the clinic. The clinic is attached to the hospital, which I imagine would make lab work or any needed scans very convenient. read more

I have to agree with everyone else here. Dr. Sckolnick was a welcome breath of fresh air in the world of medicine. I have had a number of excellent doctors, but somehow his demeanor from the very moment he stepped in the room was exceptional. He is friendly, concerned, matter of fact and open about all the things going through his mind that may or may not have been going through yours. He also explains what treatment he could give, and what treatment he is going to give and why so you know exactly why he is going with one option instead of another. I'm confident that Dr. Sckolnick will have many years of practice in front of him with hundreds of satisfied patients singing his praises as a member of his profession. Whatever you do, don't be concerned because he is young... he is perfect just the way he is. read more

I too agree with all the positive reviews on Yelp for Dr. Sckolnick. He was so patient, taking time to discuss my concerns and help answer any questions. He went above and beyond by taking time to actually teach me about the ear and symptoms, etc. I left with a feeling that the future of medicine is good hands with doctors like him. If anyone needs an ENT in the Bay Area, I would strongly recommend making an appointment with Dr. Sckolnick. By the way, I never leave reviews but felt compelled to give him a positive mention. read more

I am a physician with 32 years of experience and a former Chief of Professional Staff at Mills-Peninsula Health Services. Dr. Sckolnick is one of the finest physicians I have ever encountered from a professional and personal standpoint. Very lucky to have him as my ENT and also to have him in our community. read more

I love coming here. Yup. I like coming to my doctors appt. Why? Dr sckolnick is amazing. He is super nice and explains thing clearly. If it is something that might scar or there is an alternative treatment for he also presents it. I first came here to clean my ears. I also noticed a small bump inside my ear that was bothering me. Dr sckolnick gave me some cream as he wanted to see if that would alleviate the problem. After using the cream the cyst did not go away and he asked me if I really wanted to remove it as it was super small and I could have a scar larger than the cyst. I thought about it while I was pregnant and after I delivered I had it removed. It didn't shrink but dr sckolnick was able to cut it open and clean it out and I didn't even need a stitch due to his precision. In my follow up appt he said it healed beautifully and I don't even remember which ear he removed the cyst from. Literally there is so scar or anything! But he is also super thorough and he is also the head of the ENT for good reason. I'm a fairly easy patient just coming in for ear cleaning but so glad I had him to remove my cyst and take care of all my ENT needs. He literally is the best and makes every appt fun and easy. Even if you need just an ear cleaning like me, who knows what he may find upon examination? read more

I like Dr.'s that listen to you when you tell him what is going on. My ENT retired and I was having a hard time finding one who would help and not just give me a bunch of pills. So glad I found Dr. Sckolnick!! read more

In addition to Dr. Sckolnick, being fabulous; in the same dept., Dr. Elizabeth Zambricki is as well incredible. Two dr.'s in the same dept. that you will absolutely love, in so many ways!!! read more

Dr. Sckolnick is the abosulte best! He is so kind, patient, knowledgable and imformative. My whole family loves him and would give him more stars if we could! I would recommend him for children and adults. I was sick with strep so often and together we decided to have my tonsils removed. I have not been sick going on 7 month now. Surgery went great! It is so helpful to have a doctor that you trust and are confident in. So happy to have such a great doctor! Thank you! read more

Dr. Sckolnick is an amazing doctor.. He is kind and caring.. I have no complain.. Also wonder staff.. Every visit with him has been great.. He explains everything in detail.. I highly recommend him.. read more

Love this man! He is king of ent! No short cuts with him. He remembers his patients. He's saved me more than once.

By far, one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He has the kindest, most compassionate bedside manner and works with you to resolve your issues. I wish more doctors were like him. He doesn't make you feel inferior or like your issues are all in your head. He treats like family and not a number. He genuinely cares and wants you to be 100%. His audiologist, Jenny Yee is also extremely kind and informative. I am suffering from extreme dizziness/vertigo and he ran me through several tests to see if it was vertigo. All tests were negative so he suspects it's just horrible migraines that's taking a while to adjust. Like I said, he is an awesome Doctor who you won't regret seeing. read more

Dr Joshua is a wonderful physician. He makes you feel comfortable, safe, and explains what is going on in your body, listen to you with attention and adress all your concerns and questions. We talked about the medicine, the career in MD since I'm a pre med student, and even about the patient-doctor interaction. He also showed me inside my nose and troat with the camera equipment. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about caring for people and meeting new human beings as well as doing surgery when is needed. I definitely recommend. He prescribed the right medicine and told me to message him if it doesn't work. He seems to care a lot about his patients and made me think again why I wanna be a physician. read more

I am lucky to have seen a bunch of really good doctors in the bay area. Because of that, I have high standards. Dr. Sckolnick exceeds all of my expectations. He really takes time with you and explains everything so well. I love understanding the medical/scientific explanations, and he is very patient with all of my questions. He is funny and charming (adorable too! Haha! :P) and puts me at ease. His bedside manner is simply the best I've ever experienced. I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Dr. Scknolnick responded to a call at the Mills Peninsula ER last Saturday, August 31. A fishbone lodged at the back of my throat during my grandson's post Bar Mitzvah luncheon. I rushed to the ER when it was evident that the bone was securely caught and a real threat. The ex ray did not reveal the bone but Dr. Scknolnick was able to use two scopes which he expertly used (with computer screen projection) and special instruments to delicately remove the bone without surgery. Had it not been for his expertise and calm approach (as well as that of the emergency staff), I would certainly have experienced much more traumatic and extended treatment. He was calm, cool, and determined. I was so very lucky to have had Dr. Sckolnick's expert attendance. read more

I presented to Dr. Sckolnick because - my ear was popping (I thought I had trapped water) - I needed advice RE: ongoing dizzy spells (dx'd 6 mos. ago as viral labyrinthitis) Confounding the picture: within the past 4+ years, I had two separate episodes of hearing loss--resulting in (now) near-unilateral deafness--for which there has been no explanation. So when my 'good' ear started popping... I wasn't about to take any chances. Dr. Sckolnick was incredibly gracious and kind; he listened attentively and recognized my level of fear. More than bedside manner, however, I need confidence in any MD's thoroughness and expertise. I also need to believe that my MD will rigorously partner with me, when there's a problem. They are my source of hope... for clarity, intervention, and outcome. Dr. Sckolnick confirmed the health of my ears. He reviewed my past audiograms, expressing concern about the atypical step-wise drop in function. (As well he should.) In light of this profile, he made a point to tell me that I *must* religiously schedule annual audiograms. I mentioned that no one's ever been able to stop, explain, or address any loss. Other clinicians have acknowledged that they can simply *measure* it. (For that reason, I have been somewhat lax about the timing of my audiograms. +- 6 months). To this, Dr. Sckolnick responded that he'd do absolutely everything in his ability to intervene the moment there's evidence of change in my remaining hearing -- to guard against continued loss. His earnest delivery was so convincing that I had to keep myself from bursting into tears of gratitude. Up until this point, I'd felt abandoned by ENTs/audiologists (PAMF and Stanford). They'd schedule tests and share the findings; that's been it. I have asked for recommendations RE: devices/surgery. And I've gotten (basically) a clinical 'shrug' and some marketing collateral. I asked Dr. Sckolnick for help. He explained the increasing specialization of roles and why many ENTs may not be in the best seat to make such recommendations. I was surprised that no one had stated that, before. I'd been pleading for help, I'd otherwise gotten the impression that my situation was beyond repair or beyond candidacy for existing technologies. After basic neuro-testing and further discussion, Dr. Sckolnick suggested my dizziness was more likely a symptom of ocular migraines (note: you don't have to have pain to have a migraine). He also offered me the option for neuro-referral and gave his commitment to other referrals that might assist me to lessen the impact of my disability. I had been disappointed *not* to get an appointment with the senior ENT, at this location. I thought my earlier viral diagnosis wasn't rendered with great authority. I thought I needed someone with several decades of clinical experience to finally offer a continuity of care that had been lacking. Instead, I needed Dr. Sckolnick. (Thank you, whoever you are, for canceling your appointment so that I could snag the spot!) read more

I highly recommend Dr. Joshua Sckolnick. He is very knowledgeable, kind, caring and most importantly extremely skilled in his area of expertise. He has some of the most up to date technology and current techniques. He is a great Doctor and made my experience very pleasant, he explains everything in a way that you can understand and spends time listening to his patients in order to determine the best method of care. After having ear problems for most of my life, and seeing many Doctors, I can tell you he is skilled in his profession and takes pride in helping his patients. The office staff were welcoming, kind and friendly to my baby and me and Mills Peninsula Hospital is fantastic. If you need a Doctor for any issues with your ears, nose or throat, I recommend getting the best care possible and making an appointment with Dr. Sckolnick. read more

We are very close to our mom, and very particular when it comes to locating specialist for her. After reading all the impressive reviews regarding Dr. Sckolnick I was determined to make an appointment. I can truly write that every review is absolutely spot on. Our 90 yrs young mother has some challenges that require patience, kindness and a gentle nature. Dr. Sckolnick met those requirements as well as being professional, informative, creative and resolute. Without a doubt he is our doctor for our mother's ENT needs. As a matter of fact, he can be my doctor!! read more

Super thorough doctor who provides lots of information. He actually spends time listening to you and performing actual tests during the visit. read more

This was an absolutely fabulous experience. Dr. Sckolnick is a pleasure. He's warm and welcoming, and makes you feel at ease and confident that your problem will be addressed (before you leave). He definitely knows what he's doing. read more

I came here for a 2nd opinion and I'm so glad I did. He wasn't just telling me what I wanted to here, but explained everything to me. I have complete confidence and I will absolutely see him whenever necessary in the future. read more

Had sinus surgery done by Dr. Sckolnick two days ago, November 15, 2017 and he is the very very best you can have. You need not look for anyone else - he is the best ENT. He is smart, calm, confident and most of all has the most amazing bedside manners a doctor can have. I LOVE this doctor and would recommend him in a heartbeat! Believe me, I was terrified to have this procedure done, but Dr. Sckolnick made it much much easier on me to accept and go with it. read more

I needed a second opinion was given my first appointment with him rather than with Dr. Steyer. No regrets. I have full confidence in him, and will stay with him.He is very caring and knowledgeable. He saw me twice, and after the third visit agreed with me to investigate why I was not improving as rapidly as he had hoped. We agreed on an outpatient surgical procedure. After I was released from the hospital. I had a personal follow up call the next morning. Wanted to know how I was doing. He takes his time with you and gives you answers... read more

I would give 10 stars if I could. I saw him recently & he treated my sinusitis. He was very conservative in his treatment approach as I have other chronic disorders. I was concerned about the side affects. He was extremely attentive 2 my needs. He is personable, highly skilled & extremely professional. I would recommend him 2 everyone., read more

Dr. Sckolnick is really an exceptional doctor. Most doctors treat my 91-year-old father like a bother - Dr. Sckolnick is more caring and patient with him than any doctor I have ever been to. His has such a kind, friendly, knowledgeable demeanor, and he is very informative. I could not give him a higher recommendation. He took excellent care of my father. I don't think my father's outcome would have been as good with any other doctor. Dr. S. had always been right on time for our appointments until the last one - and even then, he was only 20 minutes late at most, and he apologized for keeping us waiting. I guess the highest compliment I can say is he is an exceptional doctor, no doubt, but also an exceptional person. read more