ENT Associates of Santa Barbara

How Is Surfer’s Ear Treated? Treatment usually involves an outpatient surgical procedure known as canaloplasty. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia. A surgeon uses a binocular microscope and drilling or chiseling out the bone growth. The surgeon usually performs this surgery through the ear canal, but may also make an incision behind the ear. While recovering from this procedure, it is very important to not expose the ear canal to water, as this could lead to... further infections. Recovery takes between a few weeks and a few months. Call ENT Associates of Santa Barbara today at (805) 964-6926 if you think you may be suffering from surfer's ear!

We wish you all a warm holiday season. Our team is happy to offer leading Ear, Nose and Throat care in the Santa Barbara and Solvang Communities. Holiday Team Photo: Cathy Office Manager, Maylie Medical Assistant, Dr. John McCaffery, Jaime P.A - C, Serena Medical Assistant, Erica Front Desk Patient Care Coordinator

Hearing loss affects millions of Americans. Its impact is often downplayed in our society, but living with hearing loss can be frustrating and affect your quality of life in unexpected ways. Read more from the article below! https://www.healthyhearing.com//52790-Can-you-restore-your

Earwax is a natural barrier that prevents dirt and bacteria from entering the innermost parts of your ears. Ear wax appearance varies from person to person depending upon their age, ethnicity, environment and diet. If you have questions or concerns regarding your earwax, it might be time to contact your ENT specialist.

Meet the ENT Associates of Santa Barbara Medical Assistants! Maylie & Serena work hard every day in assisting Dr. McCaffery and Jaime PA-C in taking patients medical history and more.

Meet the newest member of the ENT Associates team - Physician Assistant, Jaime Munroe! Jaime earned a Master of Medical Science from the University of Tennessee Health and Sciences Center. She has had prior clinical experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, and beyond. Jaime is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She loves to surf, hike and enjoy the beautiful outdoors of Santa Barbara. We are excited to have her on our team.

Allergy season is in full swing. Read the article below to differentiate between a sore throat caused by an allergy and one caused by a viral upper respiratory infection, such as the common cold or the flu. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325115

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Take this month to focus on your hearing health. Do you have trouble hearing in noisy environments? Are you frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly? If so it might be time to schedule a routine hearing exam.

ENT Associates is STILL open and seeing patients! Our staff has implemented several protocols to ensure your safety during visits to our office. In addition we now offer telehealth appointments. For more information visit our website: https://entsb.com/

https://www.nytimes.com//brain-health-hearing-dementia-alz Fascinating article by the New York Times, which highlights hearing loss being the lead risk factor in developing dementia.

Do you experience ear pain while traveling via airplane? Read the tips below to help alleviate your ear pain during your travels. https://www.healthyhearing.com//52447-Airplanes-and-ear-pa

The ENT Associates team wishes everyone a happy holiday season!

Dr. McCaffery presenting at Casa Dorinda. Thank you to all of those who were in attendance! He presented alongside his colleagues, the audiologists from Hearing Services of Santa Barbara.

Our staff had a fun time at the Magic Castle last Friday celebrating our Holiday Office Party! Wishing you all a happy season.

"Educating yourself is a good place to start. Take time to learn more about tinnitus and the specific nature of your loved one’s suffering." https://www.healthyhearing.com//53032-How-to-support-someo

So amazing to see a fellow Ear Doctor featured in this Academy Award winning film! https://www.thecut.com//bradley-cooper-a-star-is-born-ear-

Our holiday hours this week are: regular business hours Monday - Wednesday. We are closed Thursday & Friday. Hope everyone has a great week!

We are affiliated with Hearing Services of Santa Barbara! A team of audiologists who will help you with any hearing loss related issues. They are dedicated to providing each patient with expert treatment care. https://www.hearingsb.com/