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Dr. Naveen Bhandarkar, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.6 (392)
Map Pin Small Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Naveen Bhandarkar, MD

Dr. Naveen Bhandarkar, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Irvine, CA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE and is affiliated with UCI Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Bhandarkar an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Bhandarkar works at Practice in Irvine, CA with other offices in Orange, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Acute Sinusitis, Sinusitis and Chronic Sinusitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. Bhandarkar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Head & Neck Surgeons
    250 E Yale Loop Ste 200, Irvine, CA 92604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 456-7017
  2. 2
    Uci Medical Center
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 456-7017
  3. 3
    Gottschalk Medical Plaza - Dermatology
    1 Uci, Irvine, CA 92697 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 456-7720

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UCI Medical Center

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Acute Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Nasal Polyp
Pharyngitis
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Headache
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Nosebleed
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Bone Cancer
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Deviated Septum
Ear Cancer
Enlarged Turbinates
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Loss of Smell and Taste
Sleep Apnea
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Laryngitis
Cleft Palate
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Craniopharyngioma
Deafness
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Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Jaw Fracture
Laryngitis
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Nose Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vasomotor Rhinitis
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Pituitary Surgery
Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Wound Repair
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205010360
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Naveen Bhandarkar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bhandarkar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Bhandarkar has seen patients for Acute Sinusitis, Sinusitis and Chronic Sinusitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bhandarkar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    392 patients have reviewed Dr. Bhandarkar. 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. Bhandarkar.

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