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Dr. Kenneth Nowak, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
4.6 (10)
Map Pin Small Salinas, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kenneth Nowak, MD

Dr. Kenneth Nowak, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Salinas, CA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from DARTMOUTH COLLEGE and is affiliated with Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nowak an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Nowak works at Practice in Salinas, CA with other offices in Monterey, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Ear Ache, Earwax Buildup and Laryngitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna and UnitedHealthCare 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. Nowak's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Central Coast Head & Neck Surgeons A M. C. Inc.
    1095 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 649-4000
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    Central Coast Head & Neck Surdeons A M C Inc
    2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B270, Monterey, CA 93940 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 657-0377

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  • Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

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    About Dr. Kenneth Nowak, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1639243843
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
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    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Nowak has seen patients for Ear Ache, Earwax Buildup and Laryngitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nowak on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Nowak. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nowak.

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