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Dr. David Awerbuck, MD

Dr. David Awerbuck, MD

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

Dr. David Awerbuck, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Monterey, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

966 Cass St Ste 250 Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-4000

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

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 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. Awerbuck's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Awerbuck

4.3
12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
75%
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4 star
8%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
8%
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1 star
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Dr. Awerbuck is the best doctor I have had the experience of dealing with. Our 2 year old had inserted a small arts and craft puff ball into her nose and he performed the rhinoscopy to remove it. Initially, his colleague was set to treat her, but there were a number of issues with that physician and fortunately Dr.Awerbuck offered to help us last minute, a week before we were set to move out of state. My daughter is a healthy normal child, but very spirited and fusses 24/7. He is gifted with children and has excellent bedside manner. Additionally, the nurses and anesthesiologist who worked with him were phenomenal as well. I recommend anyone needing seeking treatment from central coast head and neck surgeons to first use Dr. Awerbuck, followed by Dr. Nowak (he was also amazing and took care of my husband). I also recommend being treated at the Monterey surgery center as the staff are superior to the staff at the Salinas office. Lastly, stay away from their colleague Dr. Trappe!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 03, 2020
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Took the time to listen. Answered all my questions. Very patient. Really comfortable with the treatment plan. Great experience even though I hate going to doctors!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2018
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Outstanding
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Carmel, CA – May 28, 2017
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Very considerate and caring. His skill and experience are comforting and so exemplary in today's medical care.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Dan in Monterey, CA – Oct 25, 2016
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Excellent listener, open to thoughts of his patients, extensive experience and techniques allow him to quickly identify likely approach.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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LJ in Monterey, CA – May 18, 2016
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biography

Dr. David Awerbuck, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Monterey, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
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Dr. Awerbuck is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Central Coast Head & Neck Surgeons A M C Inc966 Cass St Ste 250 Monterey, CA 93940
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    Practice

    Central Coast Head & Neck Surdeons A M C Inc2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B270 Monterey, CA 93940
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

      23625 Holman Hwy
      Monterey, CA 93940
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      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.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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