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Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
3.3 (22)
Map Pin Small Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD

Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Irvine, CA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from USC-Keck Sch Med LAC/USC Med Ctr and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Patients rated Dr. Balaker an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Balaker works at Head and Neck Associates of Orange County in Irvine, CA with other offices in Laguna Hills, CA, Huntington Beach, CA and Laguna Beach, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Cholesteatoma and Sensorineural Hearing Loss along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Balaker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Head and Neck Associates of Orange County
    18 Endeavor Ste 208, Irvine, CA 92618 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 364-4361
  2. 2
    Head and Neck Associates of Orange County
    24411 Health Center Dr Ste 370, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 364-4361
  3. 3
    Huntington Beach Office at Hoag Health Center
    19582 Beach Blvd Ste 270, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 273-4374
  4. 4
    Laguna Beach Office
    31862 Coast Hwy Ste 302, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 715-0500

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  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

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    About Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1427387547
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • California Ear Institute
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • USC-Keck Sch Med LAC/USC Med Ctr
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California, Los Angeles. (UCLA)
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Balaker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Balaker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Balaker has seen patients for Cholesteatoma and Sensorineural Hearing Loss, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Balaker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Balaker. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balaker.

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