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Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD

Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Irvine, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Balaker has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures. She graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Head and Neck Associates - Irvine

18 Endeavor Ste 208 Irvine, CA 92618
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balaker

2.8

30 ratings, 21 with a written review
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What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Zide – Sep 08, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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blessme48 – Sep 05, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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PamN. – Mar 26, 2024
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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no. response – Mar 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marcia – Jul 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
4 people found this helpful
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Irene Z – Apr 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Don’t trust advice – Nov 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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B. – Jul 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Jul 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Dec 12, 2019
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No results
11 people found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2019
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Apr 19, 2019
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Apr 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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L Wall in MISSION VIEJO, CA – Nov 03, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Sebastian – Jun 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Fellner in Irvine, CA – Oct 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Board eligible otolaryngologist specializing in hearing and balance disorders

biography

I joined the practice at the California Ear Institute in July 2012 as a Fellow in Otology-Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. I specialize in hearing and balance disorders and enjoy treating children and adults. We offer state of the art diagnostic testing, in-office procedures and a wide range of hearing devices.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • California Ear Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014
  • Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
  • University Of California, Los Angeles. (ucla)

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Head and Neck Associates - Irvine

Head and Neck Associates - Irvine18 Endeavor Ste 208 Irvine, CA 92618
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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