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Dr. Stephen Dent, MD

Dr. Stephen Dent, MD

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

Dr. Stephen Dent, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Encinitas, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2004. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is not accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

477 N El Camino Real Ste A202 Encinitas, CA 92024
Telehealth available

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Dr. Dent's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dent

3.6

43 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Mar 10, 2025
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Margie – Mar 01, 2023
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Jan 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nina – Jun 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2020
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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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Richard – Jul 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Casey Friedman – Mar 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Carlsbad CA – Mar 09, 2018
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No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Mike Tryon in Encinitas, CA – Jun 08, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Encinitas, CA – Jun 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Clay in San Marcos, CA – May 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Stephen Dent is a board certified Otolaryngologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of child and adult ear, nose and throat disorders. He and his staff are dedicated to bringing you quality and compassionate medical care.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of California At San Diego

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Joanne M. Butler R.N. N.P. Inc. A Nursing Corporation477 N El Camino Real Ste A202 Encinitas, CA 92024
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