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Dr. Jerome Hester, MD

Dr. Jerome Hester, MD

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

Dr. Jerome Hester, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Menlo Park, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Mercy Medical Center Merced. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1300 University Dr Ste 4 Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Dr. Hester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hester

4.2

19 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 28, 2025
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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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Olivia Kim – Jan 07, 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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BV – Dec 15, 2022
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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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Gerard Fogarty – Jan 28, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Maria H – Oct 08, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Steve E. – Feb 27, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Phillip Sienna – Jan 21, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Leigh Wolf – Dec 01, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jessica – Nov 28, 2019
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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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Brian in Woodside, CA – Oct 27, 2017
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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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Trevor M. in Palo Alto, CA – Aug 25, 2017
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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
Helpful
Jennifer O'Driscoll – Aug 02, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
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T. Doyle in Palo Alto, CA – Mar 15, 2017
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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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Everest Mwamba in San Francisco, CA 94109 – Dec 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hester graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Houston Medical School.  He then received his training in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery from Stanford University.  He has over 25 years experience in the treatment...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1989
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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    Practice

    David Consulting Group Inc.1300 University Dr Ste 4 Menlo Park, CA 94025
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 12:30pm
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