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Orange Coast ENT Head and Neck Surgery
Head and Neck Surgeons located in Irvine, CA & Laguna Woods, CA
Changing the way you hear, breathe, and sleep
Dr. Robert Pettis has lived in Southern California for more than 25 years. He attended Medical School and Surgical Residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, and is an Assistant Faculty member of the Division of Otolaryngology at UCLA. Dr. Pettis has a Master’s Degree in Science and Public Health in Bioscience and Behavioral Health, and a Fellowship in Otolaryngologic Allergy Medicine.
Dr. Pettis is certified in advanced robotic surgery of the head and neck. He is in private practice and has offices in Irvine and Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Pettis provides state-of-the-art care for issues afflicting the head, neck, ears, nose and throat.
Dr. Pettis sees both pediatric and adult patients. He treats a wide variety of conditions including cancer of the head and neck, sinusitis and allergies, snoring and sleep problems, swallowing issues, voice and speech disorders, hearing and balance issues, thyroid disorders, and tumors and skin lesions involving the neck, face and head.
Dr. Ashley Balaker provides skilled and compassionate care for ear, nose and throat disorders and offers the most advanced options to treat, manage and prevent both acute and chronic conditions affecting the ears, nose, sinuses, and throat. She treats patients from throughout Orange County, including Irvine, Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach areas.
As a top-rated ENT doctor, Dr. Balaker has extensive experience diagnosing and treating an array of ear, nose and throat conditions, including acute and chronic ear infections, hearing loss, sinusitis, otosclerosis, Meniere's disease and thyroid tumors.
She is also a sub-specialist in hearing and balance disorders and is a leading provider of cochlear implants in patients who are severely hard of hearing or profoundly deaf.
Sand Canyon Medical Building
16100 Sand Canyon Ave | Suite 310
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 243-7787
Above Parking Structure
24361 El Toro Rd | Suite 140
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 540-7560
We provide comprehensive medical and surgical ear, nose, and throat care for adults and children. Our in-office services include balloon sinuplasty to immediately relieve sinusitis, CT scans of the ears and sinuses, as well as allergy testing and immunotherapy. We also offer complete state-of-the-art hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings. We perform surgeries at Hoag Hospital in Irvine and Newport Beach, Mission Hospital, CHOC Children’s Hospital, and Long Beach Memorial Hospital.
We focus on individualized care and on developing trusting relationships with our patients. We never rush an appointment and we empower our patients with full understandings of each diagnosis. We look forward to meeting you!
✔ Diagnose and treat all medical ear, nose, and throat concerns
✔ Perform all specialized surgical procedures to address medical head, neck, ear, nose, and throat issues
✔ Conduct all diagnostic and advanced hearing test with individualized hearing and fitting
“Surgery is an incredibly beautiful thing, and the human anatomy is beautiful. Respecting the patient and anatomy is key.
It also helps having been on the other side. It keeps you humble.”
Dr. Pettis is committed to using cutting-edge techniques and technology to achieve the best results in each patient, providing individualized care customized to every patient's unique needs.
Dr. Pettis is highly skilled in the use of robot-assisted techniques that provide greater precision for delicate and complicated surgeries so patients can enjoy the best outcomes possible.
"Dr. Pettis goes above and beyond for all his patients. He has helped me tremendously. His entire staff is professional and so friendly."
"He is intelligent, compassionate, easy to talk to and understand, and never makes you feel rushed during your appointment."
"Dr. Balakar was very thorough and explained everything to me on what was going on."
"Dr. Balaker is an excellent physician who listens to you."
"Dr. Pettis and his staff in his Irvine location were the most kind and easy going folks I have ever experienced."
"Went here for the PicoSure laser for a partial tattoo removal. I have had two sessions of four that I purchased from Dr. Pettis's office and I must say I am impressed."
"Dr. Pettis was not only kind and thorough but knowledgeable and he conducted basic exams that somehow escaped previous analysis at multiple doctors offices."
"Dr. Pettis and his staff in his Irvine location were the most kind and easy going folks I have ever experienced."
"Dr. Pettis was not only kind and thorough but knowledgeable and he conducted basic exams that somehow escaped previous analysis at multiple doctors offices."
"Dr. Balaker is Intelligent, thoughtful and thoroughly explained every procedure and answered all questions."
"Dr. Pettis takes his time with his patients. He is thorough and explains everything so you have a good understanding of the procedure. We are very pleased"
"Dr. Pettis literally saved my life with a very difficult surgery on a massive thyroid tumor that reached internally, inside my chest. "