I have a very serious nose related concern that I'm working through with Dr. Mani. I was hesitant…read moreto go to him because of some of the reviews (or maybe just one) noting that he was just there to take your money. I'm convinced that those were special cases that may not have worked out specifically for that person. I found Dr. Mani to be so charming, lovely, kind and caring. He listened to my issue with zero judgement, genuine concern and yes, there is a fee but he's a medical doctor who needs to be paid for his time and service. Any bonehead should know that. I am just waiting for one personal matter to be done in my life before I go back to him for help at the end of this month but as of right now, I am fully convinced that he will be able to help. He and his team provided me with step by step instructions and even a number where I can text for assistance at any time. I'm unsure what anyone else is looking for in a doctor but so far, I feel Dr. Mani has met every need that I was seeking in my ear, nose and throat doctor.

Dr Zadeh is a phenomenal human being and that includes his caring bedside manner and exemplary…read moresurgical skills. He's so humble and kind. I think he's the best ENT and worth the drive from anywhere!

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.

A wonderful doctor that takes time to exam and ask questions. She is good about answering any…read morequestions I might have in the office or when I contact her from home. The staff is friendly and helpful. I never feel like I am kept waiting.

1 star. Only because the option to leave zero doesn't exist…read more I want to write this review carefully, because I want it to actually be useful - both to people deciding whether to come here, and to UCLA, if anyone there is paying attention. Dr. Nabili is excluded from this review as he was wonderful, kind, caring, a pleasure to deal with, and helped me breathe again. Start with the basics: getting an appointment at UCLA ENT Santa Monica takes close to a year. Not weeks. Not months. Nearly a year. While certainly not the first time, I was recently told I had to make an appointment with Dr. Gail Ishiyama, who I had seen in the past, but though my symptoms were severe, I had to wait a year. Whatever is happening with your health while you wait is your problem to manage alone. By the time you're seen, your symptoms may have progressed, your records are scattered, and you're starting from scratch with a doctor who has fifteen minutes and no real context for what you've been going through. Then the appointment itself. Rather than taking a full picture of what you're describing, the approach seems to be: identify the most obvious thing, form a conclusion, and move on. Other symptoms you mention - even ones that matter, even ones that could change the picture entirely - don't make it into the notes. You can watch it happen in real time. You say something, they don't write it down, and you realize it won't be there the next time. When I came back and did the work myself - organized my symptoms, connected the timeline, laid it all out so clearly that there was no ambiguity - it still didn't change the outcome. There was no curiosity about what I'd put together. No reconsideration. The conclusions had already been formed, and the new information wasn't going to disturb them. What makes this worse is the ping-pong. You'll be told your issue doesn't fall under what one doctor handles, so you're sent somewhere else. That doctor says the same thing. You're bounced around within the same system, each handoff resetting any progress you'd made, nobody taking ownership, nobody coordinating. You are not a patient with a case. You are a referral being managed. Dr. Gail Ishiyama's husband, Dr. Akira Ishiyama refused to make an appointment altogether. First though, his staff told me I had to get a hearing test before they'd even consider making an appointment. Which I did. Then, they told me he took one look at some of the symptoms I had reported on a similar but different issue and said it's not his area. When I explained the difference and concern regarding temporal bone trauma, they said he deals with cochlear implants and ear tumors. Interesting since his profile explicitly says "Dr. Ishiyama is actively involved in the research projects on Meniere's disease and Human Temporal Bone Pathology." (Exactly what I needed.) I have read other reviews describing exactly this pattern - the initial warmth that fades once things get complicated, the dismissal, the shuffle between doctors, the growing sense that asking too many questions makes you a problem rather than a patient. I am not an outlier. This appears to be how the system here operates. If you have something simple and easy to categorize, you may be fine. But if your situation is complex, if your symptoms don't fit a clean script, if you need someone to actually think alongside you rather than process you, this is not the place. You will spend months getting appointments, thousands on copays, leave with less clarity than you came in with, and potentially with symptoms worse than before. Go somewhere that will listen to the whole picture before deciding what it means.

Update: Spoke to patient care and they're looking into it. Thank you…read more If I could give negative stars, I would. My experience with UCLA ENT (both Westwood and Santa Monica) was not just disappointing--it was dangerous. I had persistent symptoms and abnormal imaging, but nothing was taken seriously until I ended up with a skull bone infection that caused permanent nerve damage and even then nobody seemed alarmed. There were differing opinions about its significance, but the lack of urgency and coordination was scary. Most of the doctors I've seen all seem caring at first--until your case gets complicated or you start asking too many questions. Then the support vanishes, and you're treated like a problem. I was passed from one doctor to another, given the same unuseful prescriptions, and guided toward surgeries that could've made things worse if I hadn't stopped to seek outside testing. I'm now dealing with a treatment-resistant fungal infection affecting my sinuses, ears, and scalp--something that was ignored or downplayed for two years and still is. Why nobody thought to test any of this was alarming. One staff member acted like the doctor's gatekeeper, aggressively handling calls, offering unsolicited medical opinions, and seeming more interested in arguing than helping. Appointments were routinely delayed, with two-hour waits for five- to fifteen-minute visits. I spent thousands on copays for bandaid treatments and no real answers. If you have a straightforward issue, maybe you'll be fine. But if your case is complex or doesn't fit the script, prepare to be dismissed

I get occasional tinnitus and find the source of the cause. The cause is the Liver, and the…read moretrigger is carbs and sugars. Solution is vegetables but for urgent repair work is well washed raw vegetables smoothie. A friend who had it for 4 years and under my advice stopped in two days. After one week of peace a bite of turtle chocolate triggered it immediately. After 10 years and dietary changes and B-12 shots tinnitus finally stopped for her. We were looking at ice cream, and she was looking at the flavor she will choose, and her ear started to ring. A doctor told me about 45 years ago that the eyes tell the system what is about to come in. I became a believer when I witnessed the effects. I changed my diet 9 years ago and my health did a fantastic recovery. I take Liver Supplements and eat a lot of veggies with small amounts of meats. I can stop symptoms now, produced by the liver as a language, within less than 1/2 hour. I noticed like tinnitus and eye floaters are sugar related. The liver loves vegetables especially raw vegetables. I hope I provided a direction of treating most disorders including tinnitus. Jak Bicaci, Architect Jak.Bicaci@gmail.com

Easy to find just read the directories. Came in for a CT scan related to my allergies and was in…read moreand out. There was a less than 10min wait and had some tv for entertainment. Space is super clean and quiet. I had a friendly interaction at the front desk and check in process was smooth. I have a phone call follow up within the next couple of weeks for results. PSA - they do NOT validate parking.

Dr. Zaghi and his team are truly remarkable. The quality of care at this office is superior. Dr…read more Zaghi's passion for health through breathing is a gift to his patients. He performed a closed reduction on my nose after an extremely painful fall. I'm breathing so well and am incredibly grateful for the care he took in restoring my nose after such a painful injury. His staff is exceptionally kind and caring, making a stressful experience feel so much more manageable. I highly recommend Dr. Zaghi

Dr Zaghi worked to fix my broken nose in office and I came out breathing better than ever. See him…read moreASAP if you have any trouble breathing he is an expert!!!! If I could give 10 stars I would, thank you so so much Dr Zaghi, I'm able to enjoy a breath of fresh air after 3 weeks of misery. I called so many other specialists, urgent care, this and that but only at the breathe institute with Dr Zaghi was I able to actually get real help. Do not wait, trust me he is the expert to see

I came here with a very uncomfortable ear situation and Dr. Bublik's Physician Associate Stephen…read moreCabalatungan saved me! He cleaned out my ear and was super gentle with the vacuuming and scraping. He was so helpful and so patient, I felt seen and understood. Big shoutout to Stephen for his help. There is a cost for each office visit, plus an additional cost for services rendered. They did not take insurance, from what I remember. They have parking but you may end up paying if you stay for too long. There's also street parking available, if you can swing it. Highly recommend getting your ear maintenance needs here.

Just left the coldest office ever . First time patient seen by PA Stephan who kept referring to me…read moreas " my dear " as though I were a child I am 66 years . He went on to say that I would need to put a steroid in my right ear everyday for the rest of my life for eczema of the canal ...his examination was quick , detached and perfunctory at best. I didn't feel seen heard or cared for I am a semi retired PA and informed him of that fact. The office is literally gray , cold ,sterile, and void of pictures and for me touches of humanity...

Dr. Kevin Choy at Sensa Health ENT is outstanding. The entire staff is incredibly friendly,…read morewelcoming, and genuinely helpful from the moment you walk in. Dr. Choy is very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. After my brain surgery, we were very concerned and had many questions. He took the time to carefully explain everything and gave us real peace of mind. His calm demeanor and expertise made a big difference for us during a stressful time. We are truly grateful for his care and highly recommend him.

Today visit went well, I was happy to see a clean lobby and a friendly staff, thank you sensa for…read moreaccepting my medical insurance. It's hard to find excellent care with low income insurance. You can come here if you're having a hearing problem or something going on with your mouth. They specialize in many care and they will give you there best care. The drive is long but it's so worth it. Thank you for taking me in today

Doctor Sugerman is beyond amazing. He basically fixed me on the first visit …read more The fact that he has a laboratory on site allows him to very quickly identify what is wrong with you . In my case he diagnosed the my situation in less than 24 hours , this would have been 5 to 7 days with other doctors .

I went to two different health care providers before Dr. Sugerman diagnosed me almost immediately…read more Then he called to check up, change my meds, and to see how I was doing. So responsive, caring, and knowledgable.

The most amazing doctor I have ever met. Dr. Larian is truly wonderful. From the moment you walk…read morethrough the door, you feel a sense of calm and safety, and it's clear you're in top tier care with an incredible team. Everyone is so kind, attentive, and welcoming. I could honestly sit in that office for hours. Dr. Larian himself is so genuine, calm, intelligent, deeply caring, and incredibly detail-oriented. He communicates so clearly, thoughtfully and with so much warmth, and his presence alone is reassuring. Even his assistants reflect that same level of care and precision, and the entire office is beautiful, modern, spotless, and perfectly organized. I genuinely look forward to going back, which is something I never thought I'd say about a doctor's office. Thank you so much for everything!

I wanted to come in to have a look at my ear. $500.00 is just astronomical for a new patient visit…read more They don't take Medicare or my secondary insurance, which I understood. I went to urgent care instead.

Dr. Horowitz and his wife Peggy have taken care of my family and several of my close friends for…read morethe past 20+ years. His broad scope of expertise, humanity, tact, and sense of humor have made a lasting positive impact on my life. Like most of his other patients, I can say without hesitation that I consider him and Peggy to be a part of my extended family. I will never forget receiving an unprompted call from Dr. H late in the evening many years ago after they learned of a sudden health crisis that my parent suffered. Thankfully, my parent's crisis eventually resolved; but that brief check-in from Dr. H touched me deeply. I knew that I was not alone and that he genuinely cared. Unheard of in modern medicine, when you call their office after-hours and connect with the emergency line, the phone rings at Dr. H's house. They trust their patients not to abuse that access; but the small number of times that my family needed it, Peggy and Dr. H were on the other end of the line, providing useful information and reassurance, even at 4AM. My experience as a patient of Dr. H's played no small role in my own journey towards becoming a physician. I often find myself trying to recall one of his totally unique and pithy one-liner jokes when I need to break the ice with a new patient. Family practices like this one are virtually impossible to find these days. The world would be a much better place if everyone had a medical team like Dr. Horowitz and Peggy.

All I can say is WOW!! I've never had such amazing service when it comes to doctor visits. From…read morethe first moment of contacting the office, Peggy was soooo nice and sweet. With covid and how things are run differently now, communication is KEY! Peggy sent me all the health forms that needed to be completed in a timely manner via email. She was wonderful at responding to my emails, and she made things so easy! They went out of their way to see me in person in a really short notice as my visit required necessary clearance for my nursing program. They only have certain days for appointments but she made an exception for me as my work schedule conflicted with their in-person office visits. Peggy also sent me my labs on a Saturday as I requested if she could send it to me as soon as they receive it.. they are closed on Saturdays and she did that for me (I am so grateful!). I also want to say that I drove from Monterey Park to Dr. Horowitz's office on a Friday during the time that there is so much traffic (traffic alone in this area if you already know is hideous) but I would do it again! Thank you so much Peggy and Dr. Horowitz!!