ENT - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
The team at Stratford Health Center has been serving Santa Maria and the surrounding communities for years. We focus on maintaining a friendly and positive atmosphere for our patients in a bilingual (English and Spanish) environment.
Our skilled otolaryngologists have expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect your ears, nose and throat. Whether you need care for chronic nasal congestion, ear infections or more complex conditions, we can help.
Stratford Health Center is proud to be part of Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) medical group.
What we offer
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Head and Neck CancerENT specialists diagnose, treat and help manage many types of head and neck cancer.
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Head and Neck SurgeryOtolaryngologists have specialized training in head and neck procedures, including minimally invasive sinus surgery and removal of noncancerous (benign) masses.
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Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)Receive medical and surgical care for your ears, nose, throat, sinuses and other structures of the head and neck.
Billing and insurance
We know every journey to health and wellness is different. Whether you need cost estimates, financial assistance, help paying bills or information about accepted insurance plans, we’re here to guide you and make the process simple and reassuring.
Frequently asked questions
Ear, nose and throat specialists, also known as otolaryngologists, are trained to care for a range of problems that affect your head and neck. At Stratford Health Center, our experts provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for your ears, nose, throat, sinuses and other structures. Because these conditions may look different in each person, ENTs take time to understand your symptoms and do in-depth evaluations.
At Stratford Health Center, we accept most insurance plans to ensure you have access to the care you need. Before your visit, we recommend confirming your insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits with your health plan.
If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, please contact our office. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Our team offers care for a wide variety of ear, nose and throat conditions. These include, but are not limited to:
- Allergic rhinitis
- Chronic and recurring ear infections
- Chronic sinusitis
- Chronic tonsillitis
- Head and neck cancer
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Neck masses or noncancerous tumors
- Nose bleeds
- Parotid (salivary gland) masses
- Ruptured eardrum
- Surfer’s ear
- Swallowing problems
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid nodules
- Voice disorders/hoarseness
Comprehensive, personalized care plans may include one or more of the following:
- Adenoidectomy
- Direct laryngoscopy
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Excision (removal) of noncancerous neck masses
- Head and neck surgery
- Lymph node excision
- Parotidectomy
- Septoplasty and turbinate surgery
- Surfer’s ear surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tympanoplasty
- Tympanostomy tubes
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