ENT Clinic in Long Beach, CA

Providers Practicing at the Long Beach Office

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions: SoCal ENT — Long Beach, CA

Where is the SoCal ENT Long Beach office located?

The Long Beach office of Southern California Ear, Nose & Throat (SCENT) is located at 433 E. Wardlow, Long Beach, CA 90807. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You can reach the office by phone at (562) 427-0550 or by fax at (562) 988-8899. Appointment requests can also be submitted online through the practice website.

Which providers see patients at the Long Beach office?

The Long Beach location is staffed by a highly experienced team that includes board-certified ENT physicians Dr. Nina S. Yoshpe, M.D., Dr. Ayal Willner, M.D., and Dr. Namrata Varma, D.O., along with Christy Beranek, PA-C (Physician’s Assistant), and audiologist Susan Eckardt, Au.D. Together, this team brings a comprehensive range of ENT and audiology expertise under one roof.

What is SCENT — Southern California Ear, Nose & Throat?

SCENT is a multi-location ENT practice serving Southern California with a team of board-certified otolaryngologists and subspecialty-trained providers. What sets SCENT apart is its commitment to diversity in ENT subspecialties many providers are fellowship-trained in specific areas, allowing the practice to offer a fully comprehensive range of services from balloon sinuplasty and thyroid surgery to hearing loss treatment and sleep apnea care. The Long Beach location is one of four offices, with additional locations in Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach.

What ENT conditions are treated at the Long Beach location?

The Long Beach office offers treatment for a wide variety of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck conditions. These include ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, deviated septum, nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis, allergies, sleep disorders, voice and swallowing problems, laryngitis, salivary gland disorders, thyroid tumors, neck masses, and pituitary tumors among many others. The practice is equipped with advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat patients of all ages in a single, convenient location.

Does the Long Beach office treat children?

Yes SCENT provides comprehensive pediatric ENT care at the Long Beach office. Services for children include ear tube placement, evaluation and treatment of ear infections, tongue and lip tie correction, EarWell infant ear correction, noisy breathing evaluation, and care for children with Down syndrome who have related ENT needs. The team is experienced in making young patients feel comfortable and at ease throughout their visit.

What audiology services are available at the Long Beach office?

Audiology services are provided by Susan Eckardt, Au.D., and include comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing loss diagnosis, hearing aid fittings and management, and audiology services for both adults and children. The practice also offers Comfort Ear™ products for patients dealing with dry, irritated ears or small, narrow ear canals.

What nose and sinus treatments does the Long Beach location offer?

The Long Beach office provides a full suite of nasal and sinus services, including balloon sinuplasty, traditional sinus surgery, deviated septum correction (septoplasty), nasal polyp treatment (including SINUVA), chronic sinusitis management, allergy services, and minimally invasive in-office procedures such as RhinAer® (for chronic runny nose) and VivAer® (for nasal airway obstruction). These treatments allow many patients to find lasting relief without the need for more invasive surgery.

What hospitals and surgery centers is SCENT affiliated with?

For patients who require surgical care, SCENT maintains affiliations with several leading facilities in the region, including Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Miller’s Children’s Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, MemorialCare Outpatient Surgical Center, and Reagan Street Surgery Center ensuring patients have access to high-quality surgical care close to home.

Does SCENT give back to the community?

Yes community involvement is central to SCENT’s mission. The practice participates in Mending Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides life-saving surgical care for children in need at no cost to their families, both locally in Southern California and internationally. This commitment reflects the practice’s belief that every child deserves access to quality medical care regardless of their family’s financial situation.

How do I schedule an appointment at the Long Beach office?

You can request an appointment online through the SCENT website or call the Long Beach office directly at (562) 427-0550. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is located at 433 E. Wardlow, Long Beach, CA 90807. Whether you are a new or returning patient, the team is ready to help you find the right provider and get started on the path to better ear, nose, and throat health.