Looking for a Ear Nose Throat Doctor

Updated on July 21, 2008
D.C. asks from Woodbridge, VA
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Hi, I am 37 and I have chronic sinus infections (On my fifth since last July). I am very unhappy with my PCP, but I have asked some friends and will be following up. I know I need to find an ENT. Can anyone recommend one? I live in Fairfax (22030) and work in Manassas (20109). I was told 18 months ago by my PCP who I loved (in Massachusetts prior to my move last summer) that he wanted to refer me to consider surgery. I wanted no part of that then, but after suffering every other month, I at least want to consult with a specialist. I am fussy about doctors, most likely because my mom is a nurse, so I know more than the average Jane and I question things. (Not always appreciated! LOL) I want a partner in my healthcare, not a dictator!

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Thank you so much for your referrals. I have an appt with Dr. Gurian in Manassas on Thursday 7/14. :)

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L.M.

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Dr Andrew Silva, ###-###-####.

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J.K.

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Dr. bahadori in fairfax off of arlington road is the specialist for like 30 people I know and we love him!!!!he has been written up about a lot for being so great!he belongs to the office belowthat so many people below mentioned. (otolyngology associates with rubenstein, mcbride and bahadori)

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M.T.

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I also have chronic sinusitis. I had surgery on my sinuses about 3 years ago. My ENT is Dr. Richard Gardner. He is part of an ENT group in Manassas. He is really good and so is his team. I don't have his info with me right now, but you can google the info.

It's the same group Megan C is talking about. (I just read the other responses)

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K.B.

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Hi -

From reading some of the other responses - Shannon S recommended Belinda Mantle - she's with Otolaryngology Associates. We also go to her for my 2 1/2 year old. Dr. Mantle did our daughter's ear tubes and is wonderful. We are heading to see her again this week to have her adenoids checked out (I am afraid they are enlarged - causing her to have problems sleeping). I am also not sure if Dr. Mantle sees adults, but there are many other ENTs in the practice - it's definitely worth a call - 703/573-7600.

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L.S.

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I have a great one for you. Dr. Betsy Vasquez. She is located on Route 7, 46090 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA
###-###-####. Her office is clean and comfortable is a newish building, the staff is very friendly, Maria Roberts is her office manager...they are awesome!

BETSY VASQUEZ, M.D., FACS
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Fellow, American College of Surgeons, Member, Medical Society of Virginia

Dr. Vasquez graduated Cum laude from Princeton University in New Jersey and received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 1986. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University in Washington, DC in 1992. She and members of her staff speak Spanish and she also specializes in pediatric Otolaryngology.

I highly recommend her as a person and Dr.

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M.C.

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Dr. Gurian in Manassas is really good. He's part of the practice - Ear, Nose & Throat Specailists of Northern VA. He's located in the Surgery Building, first floor at Prince William Hospital ###-###-####

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S.M.

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For a PCP, I highly recommend Broadlands Family Practice in Ashburn. The doctors are relatively young, the practice is tech saavy, and they seem to take a well-person approach. Best family care provider I have ever had. Unfortunately out of your way, but maybe worth it.

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S.S.

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D.,
Sorry to hear about all your suffering. We've been through that with my 2yo daughter. Both my kids have been seeing an ENT in Fairfax. We love Belinda Mantle but I'm not sure she does adults. The practice on a whole is awesome. Dr. Rubenstein is great too and he is adults only. The # is ###-###-####. They are located in the Yorktown 50 building off of Rt 50.
If it makes you feel any better, I'm a pediatric nurse so I appreciate what you said:))
Good luck.

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S.N.

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I, too, was told in 1997 that I would need surgery following 9 months of sinus infections that wouldn't go away. But my grandmother told me to rinse with salt water. I was desparate & gave it a shot. It worked! Go buy a netti pot and give it a try. I like making homemade salt water using iodine-free salt b/c I can't stand the bitter aftertaste of the preservatives in the pre-made saline rinses. Good luck!

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A.K.

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Dr. Lim whom is in Manassas. Perhaps one of the best doctors we have ever been too....really takes his time to talk to you, very honest, very thorough. He was recommended to us and I have never been so impressed with ANY doctor so much. :)A.

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S.R.

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Hi there! I had a very similar problem and whenever I get sick it turns into a sinus infection that lasts forever!! This last time that I was sick (for 3-4 months) I was referred to an ENT in Manassas- Dr. Lim. I can't remember his phone number off the top of my head but I could look it up for you. He has an office in Manassas by the post office and one in Gainesville too. I really liked him and after seeing him my sinuses cleared up in a few days!! I'll definately go back to him if I have trouble again! Hope this helps and hope you are feeling better soon!

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E.H.

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Otolaryngology Associates, P.C.
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Offices in Fairfax and Centreville.

My son goes here, chronic ear infections. Had tubes put in last year. Great practice!

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K.

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We use a great ENT for our son but I know they handle adults also.

They are in manassas at the Prince william hosiptal.

the group is ENT Specialist of Northern VA.

Dr. Gardner and Dr. Gurian

8644 Sudley Road, Suite 114
Manassas, VA 20110
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Fax ###-###-#### They are in the “surgery center” building next to the hospital on the Prince William Hospital Campus.

Good Luck!

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