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Dr. Ryan Hester, MD

Dr. Ryan Hester, MD

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

Dr. Ryan Hester, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hester specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Hester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hester

3.1

17 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
47%
47%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
41%
41%

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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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Jan Reitz – Jun 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Janet Merritt – Mar 19, 2024
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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
Helpful
Chelsea G. – Feb 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 03, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Parent of a patient in Virginia Beach , VA – Jan 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
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dissatisfied patient in Chesapeake, VA – Dec 06, 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
8 people found this helpful
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chris davis in Virginia Beach, VA – Oct 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ryan Hester, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Chesapeake, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Otolaryngic Allergy

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

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical School, 2002
  • Fellow Of American Academy Of Otolaryngic Allergy

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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Locations

Practice

Unavail500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100 Chesapeake, VA 23320
1

Practice

Office361 Southport Cir Ste 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
2

Practice

Office1037 Champions Way Ste 100 Suffolk, VA 23435
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr
    Virginia Beach, VA 23456
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    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

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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