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Dr. David Beste, MD

Dr. David Beste, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
45+ years of experience

Dr. David Beste, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Milwaukee, WI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1979. He is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

9000 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-2761

Dr. Beste is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Beste specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Beste's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Beste

4.4
14 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
79%
79%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
14%
14%

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Sadly he is retiring.
Dr Beste has been my daughter’s ENT since she was born. He is the best and we love him so much! Today was his last day at work because he is retiring. We are forever thankful for every day of care he offered. Good luck Dr Beste in your life.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mervet Akar – Dec 22, 2023
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Not impressed at all. The second we walked in I felt judged just by the way he looked at us and sighed when he sat on his chair. He questioned the honesty about my sons symptoms (trouble breathing through his nose and something so swollen in his nose it prevents him from breathing). He made a snarky comment about dog hair on my son's pants (he had on black athletic pants and our dog has white hair and sheds a bit but nothing crazy). He then made a comment about the high school football team from the town we live in because they were state champs. He didn't have good things to say because his grandson went to one of our competitors. We left without him even addressing the issue at all and it still irritates me. He acted like we were a waste of his time. This guy thinks he's superior and you can tell. Would not recommend. He needs to retire and live on a boat, away from people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Not Impressed – Jul 19, 2021
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Very easy to talk to and speaks in a level I can understand. Great bedside manner. You can tell he cares and is very knowledgeable. Has personally called me on several occasions when other doctors would have just had a nurse or other staff member call.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Appleton, WI – Nov 07, 2016
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We visited Dr. Beste when baby was a few weeks old and really struggling with nursing painful latch. A lactation consultant thought he may be tongue tied. Beste said he was not and that most ties shouldn't be revised. At 3.5 months we finally found out he had very severe posterior tongue tie and lip tie. Upon research, Beste's methods for evaluating were not adequate for finding posterior ties which dramatically affect nursing, reflux, gas, swallowing and speech.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Samantha Smith in Milwaukee, WI – Sep 16, 2016
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Dr. Beste, is extremely patient and listens to what we have to say and does a thorough check up, before he gives you the best options. Always very kind and gentle. We know we are in the safest hands.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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pramana in mequon, WI – Feb 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Beste, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Milwaukee, WI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1979. He is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Pittsburgh/chldns Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Medical College Wisc Affil Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Beste is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin9000 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
    1
    Children's Health System3195 Hillside Dr Delafield, WI 53018
    2

    Practice

    Southwest Pediatrics3365 S 103rd St Ste 210 Milwaukee, WI 53227
    3

    Practice

    Office3223 S 103rd St Milwaukee, WI 53227
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Froedtert Hospital

      9200 W Wisconsin Ave
      Milwaukee, WI 53226
      Recipient of 46
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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