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Dr. Sarah Vakkalanka, MD

Dr. Sarah Vakkalanka, MD

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

Dr. Sarah Vakkalanka, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Huntington Beach, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

18800 Delaware St Ste 100 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Telehealth available

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Dr. Vakkalanka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vakkalanka

3.0

23 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Dec 17, 2024
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A patient – Apr 21, 2024
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Michael Mayo – Feb 13, 2024
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What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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David – Sep 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2022
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5 people found this helpful
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David W – Nov 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
5 people found this helpful
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Nov 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 19, 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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Regina in Huntington Beach, CA – Aug 08, 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
Huntington Beach, CA – Feb 08, 2017
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Dr. Sarah Vakkalanka, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Huntington Beach, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office18800 Delaware St Ste 100 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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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

    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

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90806
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital 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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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