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Dr. Elias Ayoub, MD

Dr. Elias Ayoub, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Elias Ayoub, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Lakewood, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lakewood Regional Medical Center and PIH Health Downey Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

3650 South St Ste 202 Lakewood, CA 90712
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ayoub specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ayoub's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ayoub

2.8
35 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 star
40%
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4 star
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3 star
6%
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2 star
6%
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1 star
49%
49%

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Don't waste you time
Please go anywhere else this guy is not going to help. They only want to charge insurance over and over.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Alexander Baptist – Aug 17, 2022
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Terrible. I was referred by my primary doctor, I made an appointment, which it was 10 days later from my call. I arrived to the dr Eli Ayoub office in Lynwood 30 minutes before the appointment. They have me an appointment at 1:30pm and their office hours are after 2pm. Ok, I wait outside of the building and I schedule my day to this appointment. Then it was 2pm and I called and they told me that they don’t have appointments at 1:30 and the doctor is not there on Tuesday and they want to give me an appointment for one month later!!! Terrible staff service. I’m sorry for the doctor, even if he is the best, the staff and the people that is taking care of his schedule can do a mess.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Jose Garcia – Jul 03, 2019
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Awesome lil wait but he’s great he removed 40 polyps my nose First met said need b removed I’m much better after short few days I’m 70 was nervous glad over feel new again
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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Dr Ayoub is a very caring and consciences doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Lisa in Downey, CA – Jun 28, 2018
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I appreciate his bedside manner. Very kind and experienced
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Meme in Carson, CA – Jun 06, 2018
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Not sure why there are so many reviews, sure there was a long wait and the waiting room was packed, but I guess that means he’s a great doctor. I made an appointment to due to difficulty swallowing. I went to another doctor who told me I simply had GERD and gave me some anti acids. After weeks with no changes, I finally saw another doctor who referred me to Dr. Ayoub. He was very helpful and examined me briefly. He was able to diagnose me, and although the visit was quick, it resolved my issue.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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John Valdez in Whittier – May 08, 2018
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I've been suffering from vertigo for 2 weeks. I was scheduled for 12:10 because he probably schedules 6 appointments in an hour. He didn't ask me much & based on a few responses to his questions he said I have bvpp. He told me to do a few exercises but did not send me home with a pamphlet on how to perform theses maneuvers or information about my condition. As a patient I want to feel heard. I didnt feel an in depth intake or assessment was performed. I felt like he just wanted me out fast!
What went well
  • Office environment
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Adriana in Whittier – Mar 07, 2018
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I have nothing but wonderful praises for Dr.Ayoub and his Office Staff. From the minute I walked in the door they greeted me with kindness and they made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Ayoub is so caring and professional. He has 40 years ENT experience. He took care of my severe nose bleed issue. Saw the spot inside of my nose that was causing the bleeding and with no pain cauterized my nose within minutes. He even found some wax in my ear i never knew i had. I look forward to my follow up appts.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary Oliva in Fullerton, CA – Nov 11, 2017
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I have read the negative reviews. The office staff was reasonably friendly to me, although i no longer consider smiles and small talk an important part of my office visit. The office is old, there is no AC. I have HMO insurance and many offices are like this. Dr. Ayoub is an older gentleman, and he does not say too much or smile alot, but I did not find him unfriendly or uncaring. With that said, the doc did do an excellent job removing a cyst from my ear lobe, which is the most important thing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Scott in Lakewood CA – Aug 03, 2017
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This office is bad. Lobby overcrowded, dirty floor, bare walls, no TV, no AIR CONDITIONING, and receptionist is rude and SLOW. Everyone in lobby looked miserable. Doctor books 1 patient every 10 minutes as listed on the sign in sheet. Waited 2 1/2 hours in the heat and then was finally taken in. Vitals were not checked! Didn't even weigh me. Exam chair was 40 years old at least and all equipment was old. Dr spent 2 minutes talking to me and was out the door. horrible experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Maria in South Gate, CA – Jul 11, 2017
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I took 2 developmentally delayed patients to this doctor. I am the RN consultant for the community home where they live. The facility manager was with me as well as one of the direct service providers. He was so rude to all of us. He was impatient with my patients and told me he would not be taking visits from this type of population again. None of his office staff smile or spoke unless necessary. What a horrible experience, a horrible doctor and a sad office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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D Johnston in La Mirada, CA – Jun 14, 2017
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SAVE YOURSELF! GO ELSEWHERE!! I found SHAMEFUL office conditions after waiting a month to get in. Dirty floors and furniture. Everything was falling apart. I have zero trust in the doctor. He had no bedside manner and his staff was horribly unkind and uncompassionate. I wouldn't take an animal there and certainly not myself or one of my children. Never, EVER going back. Packed waiting room with patients being sent away even though they had appointments. I left in tears.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Disgusted Patient in Lakewood, CA – Jul 30, 2016
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Warning! Upsetting staff service. Had a tonsillectomy scheduled for son. When i get to the hospital early in morning the admissions office tells me Dr. Did not turn in authorization form to schedule surgery. My 3 year old was fasting due to surgery and for what? I was up sleep deprive after 15hr work schedule to take son to surgery. I used all my holiday sick days for this and cant get them back. I dont have another shot to get time off to take my son! Tried all day calling staff no answer.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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South Gate – Mar 26, 2016
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He seems like and OK/Good doctor, However he does not spend much time with you, AND THE PLACE IS ALWAYS OVERBOOKED!!!! THE STAFF SUCKS!!! THE WAITING ROOM IS DIRTY, HOT AND THE WAIT TIME IS OFTEN AND HOUR OR MORE!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Mr X in Whittier, CA – Mar 24, 2016
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Good luck trying to get through. Been calling for 2 days with no luck. My call was answered once, put on hold for 5 min then got disconnected. Horrible office service.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Armida Lopez in Whittier Ca – Mar 22, 2016
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Needs ALL NEW STAFF, HIS MANAGER IS HORRIBLE.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Midway City, CA – Mar 10, 2016
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He is a family oriented DR. Friendly generous. Humble, Professional
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Victor B Atallah – Jan 20, 2016
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Dr. Elias Ayoub, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Lakewood, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lakewood...read more
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Creighton University

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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  • English

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Locations

Practice

Office3650 South St Ste 202 Lakewood, CA 90712
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Office11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 313 Downey, CA 90241
2

Practice

A C W Medical Products Inc11500 Brookshire Ave Downey, CA 90241
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

    11500 Brookshire Ave
    Downey, CA 90241
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lakewood Regional Medical Center

    3700 South St
    Lakewood, CA 90712

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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