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Dr. Stephen Dent, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 49
Dr. Stephen Dent, MD
3.6 (42 Ratings)

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Dr. Stephen Dent, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Encinitas, CA.
Dr. Stephen Dent, MD
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Dr. Stephen Dent, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 49
Encinitas, CA
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20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Dent, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Encinitas, CA.

About

Dr. Dent graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2004 and completed a residency at University of California at San Diego.Dr. Stephen Dent, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Encinitas, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Dent currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Dent has experience treating conditions like Chronic Sinusitis, Sinusitis and Earwax Buildup among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dent received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Dent's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Dent is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Earwax Buildup
Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Earwax Buildup
Acute Sinusitis
Age Related Hearing Loss
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Tonsillectomy
Abscess
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Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Black Hairy Tongue
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cauliflower Ear
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Cough
Chronic Ear Infections
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Tonsillitis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Ear Ache
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Ear Infection
Facial Fracture
Facial Laceration
Facial Nerve Disorder
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Loss
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Nasal Obstruction
Neck Cancer
Neck Pain
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peritonsillar Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thyroid Disease
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Desensitization
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
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 Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    HealthKeepers Plus POS
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Alliance Health Care PPO
  • Gold Priority Select-CA HMO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Priority Select HMO
  • GENERAL EPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Joanne M. Butler R.N. N.P. Inc. A Nursing Corporation
    477 N El Camino Real Ste A202, Encinitas, CA 92024
  2. 2 Amad E Kadry M.D.
    227 N El Camino Real Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
  3. 3 San Diego Ear Nose & Throat Specialists
    2020 Cassia Rd Ste 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dent
3.6
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (25)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (12)

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Mar 01, 2023
Dr Dent intuitively understands complex medical issues I face. I feel a sense of relief when I see him. I am confident in his medical skills. I see many physicians and he finds the answers. Dr Dent is kind, explains processes very well and gives me answers. He heals me! The practice is very busy because Dr Dent is an excellent physician.
Margie — Mar 01, 2023
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California at San Diego
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Dent, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dent's profile.

Dr. Dent frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Sinusitis, Sinusitis and Earwax Buildup. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Dent, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Dent, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA