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Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
2.9 (26)
Map Pin Small Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
17 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 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Patients rated Dr. Balaker an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Balaker works at Head and Neck Associates - Irvine in Irvine, 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

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    Head and Neck Associates - Irvine
    18 Endeavor Ste 208, Irvine, CA 92618 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 364-4361

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  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

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Cholesteatoma
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Nasal Polyp
Allergic Rhinitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Sinusitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Dizziness
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Meniere's Disease
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Postnasal Drip
Sinusitis
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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Vertigo
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Ear Tube Placement
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adenoiditis
Allergic Reaction
Allergies
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Big Ears
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Broken Nose
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Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
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Deafness
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Deviated Septum
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Ear Ache
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Ear Disorders
Ear Infection
ENT Cancer
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Glomus Tympanicum Tumor
Glomus Vagale Tumor
Head and Neck Cancer
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Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Larynx Conditions
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Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Mixed Hearing Loss
Motion Sickness
Myringitis
Nasal Obstruction
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Otorrhea
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Otosclerosis, Familial
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Perilymph Fistula (PLF)
Pharyngitis
Pulmonary Disease
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinus Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sore Throat
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Cochlear Implant Insertion
EMG (Electromyography)
Mastoidectomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
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    About Dr. Ashley Balaker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 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
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California, Los Angeles. (UCLA)
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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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 works at Head and Neck Associates - Irvine in Irvine, CA. View the full address on Dr. Balaker’s profile.

    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.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Balaker. The overall rating for this provider is 2.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balaker.

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