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Dr. Andrew Mester, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 72
Dr. Andrew Mester, MD
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Dr. Andrew Mester, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Andrew Mester, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 72
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Mester, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Mester graduated from Semmelweis Med University. Dr. Andrew Mester, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Mester currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Mester has experience treating conditions like Pharyngitis, Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Outer Ear Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mester received an average rating of 2.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Mester's office accepts new patients. Dr. Mester also speaks German. Dr. Mester is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Outer Ear Infection
Chronic Pharyngitis
Common Cold
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Age Related Hearing Loss
Earwax Buildup
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anosmia
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Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngolaryngitis
Postnasal Drip
Sinusitis
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Cauliflower Ear
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Down Syndrome
Ear Ache
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Geographic Tongue
Head and Neck Cancer
Hyperacusis
Jaw Fracture
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukoplakia
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peritonsillar Abscess
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsillitis
Tracheitis
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
    Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic
    4151 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 681-7500
  2. 2 Sansum Clinic
    215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mester
2.4
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (26)

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Nov 12, 2024
I have nothing but great respect for Dr. Mester. He removed a tumor on my vocal cord which turned out to be cancer. I have since had radiation and am cancer free for 5+ years. I would recommend him to anyone. He is direct but had compassion at the same time and took time to explain everything to me.
Mama B in Central Coast, CA — Nov 12, 2024
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Semmelweis Med University
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Boston Medical Center
    1993
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Mester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mester's profile.

Dr. Mester frequently treats the following conditions: Pharyngitis, Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Outer Ear Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Mester, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Mester, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA