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Dr. Kendall Hanft, MD

Dr. Kendall Hanft, MD

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

Dr. Kendall Hanft, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Boca Raton, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1988. She is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4 Star Rating (30 reviews)

South Florida ENT Associates

660 Glades Rd Ste 400 Boca Raton, FL 33431
Telehealth available

Dr. Hanft 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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hanft 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
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Hanft's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hanft

4.0
30 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 star
70%
70%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
20%
20%

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Excellent Doctor
Great doctor and accommodating staff. Dr Hanft spent a lot of quality time with me. She has an amazing amount of patience and kindness. I felt very comfortable with her.
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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Apr 30, 2025
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Knows Her Field and Cares About Her Patients
I've been seeing Dr. Hanft for close to ten years, and have followed her to two new locations. She explains everything about your condition clearly and is happy to repeat if necessary. She is interesting to chat with, and upbeat and positive. Her new location on Glades Road in Boca is a nice office with easy parking in the shaded lot, and the office staff are just superb! The only downside can be the wait time; this is especially true with her new professional association for some reason. Recommend bringing a book to read just in case, or scheduling the first time slot in the AM or right after lunch. You will like Dr. Hanft!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 15, 2025
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I recently took my son to see Dr. Kendall Hanft and we had a truly wonderful experience. The staff was welcoming. Dr. Hanft was incredibly kind, patient and pro professional. She took the time to listen to all his concerns, explained everything clearly and provided excellent care. I highly recommend this doctor to anyone in need of caring and professional ENT specialist.
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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Apr 08, 2025
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Very likely
The Doctor is very knowledgeable and personable. I was seen on schedule and the office staff were nice.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ken – Mar 31, 2025
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A Top Notch Doctor!
Dr. Hanft is a top of the line Doctor. She takes the time you need during an examination and is very thorough. She explains issues so you can understand them and has an excellent so called 'bedside manner.' In this day and age this is the type doctor I want to care for me!
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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Rachel T Pope – Feb 20, 2025
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Excellent care
Been a patient of Dr. Hanft for over 20 yrs and can't imagine seeing anyone else.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Gracie – Feb 29, 2024
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I had to keep my cool
I went to Dr. Hanft for an annual hearing check up. Shortly after checking on time with reception, I was led into a patient room. I sat there for one hour and 45 minutes before the doctor walked in. She apologized and couldn't give an explanation other than to discuss with the office manager. The 20 minutes spent with the doctor before and after the hearing test were thorough and complete. At her suggestion, I asked to speak with the office manager for an explanation. After another 15 minutes of waiting, I left my phone number and asked for the manager to call me. I never got that call.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2023
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Excellent doctor!!!
Dr Hanft goes above and beyond!!! She is very knowledgeable and truly cares about her patients. She is one of the best doctors I’ve ever seen.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Debi Duffy – Aug 01, 2022
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Dr. Hanft is friendly, kind and attentive. Her staff is also great.
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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Julie S. – Jan 12, 2022
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Horrible experience. Made an appointment due to severe sore throat and swelling. She walked in and told me she wouldn't treat me since she only does consultations. Whatever that means. Suggested I go to ER. Wanted me to sign document saying I wouldn't sue her. Stay away
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2020
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Office tries to adhere to social distancing, but being so small, its impossible at the reception to be 6-foot from patients exiting. I felt Dr. Hanft was too interested in having us buy her hearing aids and felt she didn’t take enough time to explain why she felt my current hearing aid would damage my ears, especially when I need only amplification (rather than difficulty understanding words). My wife revealed she has tinnitus so the sounds during the hearing test might conflict with the ringing in her ears. Dr. Hanft explained about tinnitus saying there’s not much that can be done about it except surgery and gave her an 18-year old informational leaflet which said, its inappropriate to be told, just go home and learn to live with it - which is more or less what Dr. Hanft had just said. Dr.Hanft said I should have an MRI, just in case, that I should get it across the street, and its covered by my health insurance. The cost, $110 copay! I don't feel our best interests were served.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2020
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i went in to see dr hanft for a nasal surgery advice and dr hanft was great. her staff on the other hand ia uselss.2/2 20 i was given a script for labcorb and told if i dont hear from them by tues call them. i did tbey had no orderes from dr hanft yet call later in week soni did still no orderes. i explained i had a copy of tge order i can enail it to them.another week goes by no eeturn call i go on vactipn 8 days and still no return call i finall on 3/1 , mind u its over a month later ive been chasing tbese people around for. after a 10 min phone call im told oh sorry we dont tale your insurance . .took a month to figure that out and now i need a new script for a differnt catscan pmace and still no call back. tbese people lack business professionalism and good work ethics.im sure the dr doeant wanna hear she loses patient after patient due to her incompetent staff... il speak to my primary and have him write the script and if he wants he can consult with her i wouldnt
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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James Lieberman – Mar 12, 2020
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I called to make an appointment for an annual hearing loss check up. I experienced a temporary hearing loss 5 years ago as a result of an accident. When I said that I had once been in an accident the doctor refused to see me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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I went into see Dr.Hanft last tuesday with swelling on the right side of my face.I have had ear pain in my right ear and sinus pain and swelling I have had vertigo.I brought my CAT scan with the report to have the doctor review.The report said I had right sinus air mass disease.The doctor said nothing wrong with my ear or sinus and that it was a brain disorder.II asked her for something for the swelling on in the right side of my face .She described me as dizzy with giddiness. Just not true
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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I was referred to Dr Hanft, by my PCP, Dr James Luckett. As always he refers me to exceptional DRs. Dr Hanft was Awesome! The level of service was exceptional, she was warm, engaging, attentive, and thorough. Her staff was equally impressive!
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
3 others found this helpful
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SATO in Tamarac, FL – Mar 25, 2017
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this office was amazing!! From scheduling to paying what a great experience! The dr was so sweet and was so tentative to my problems. I love when a Dr. really cares and you can tell with this office that they really do 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
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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tiffany in oakland park – Mar 06, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Kendall L Hanft is a board-certified Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon at South Florida ENT Associates. Dr Hanft has an affinity for voice and sinus conditions, but treats the full spectrum of ear, nose, and throat illnesses.

biography

Kendall L. Hanft is a board-certified Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon at South Florida ENT Associates. Dr. Hanft has an affinity for voice and sinus conditions, but treats the full spectrum of ear, nose, and throat illnesses.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Hanft is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    South Florida ENT Associates

    South Florida ENT Associates660 Glades Rd Ste 400 Boca Raton, FL 33431
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Holy Cross Hospital

      4725 N Federal Hwy
      Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

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