Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat wishes you and yours well. We also extend a heartfelt thank you for your understanding during these trying times. All Coastal locations are now open on a limited basis. We have evening and weekend hours for your convenience. Masks are required for all in-office appointments.Your health is our top priority. Please be assured we are taking the appropriate precautions.

To ensure the health, well-being and safety of our patients and our team, only the patient is allowed in office.
For children and adult patients who require a caretaker, ONE adult may accompany the patient.
No additional guests/children, other than the patient, will be allowed in office.

At this time, all other guests/visitors are not permitted to accompany patients to their schedule in-office appointment(s).

COVID-19 UPDATE: Under the 14-day quarantine travel advisory announced by the Governors of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, individuals traveling to or returning from states with increasing rates of COVID-19 are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days. The current list of states, which will be updated regularly, can be found at NY.Gov and NJ.Gov. This includes travel by train, bus, car, plane, and any other method of transportation. If you have traveled to one of these states and have stayed longer than 24 hours, we kindly request you self-quarantine at home for 14 days prior to coming into the office. If you would like to schedule a TeleMedicine appointment, please call 732-280-7855. For more information on how Coastal ENT is taking all the necessary precautions, please click here.

How do we differ from other ENT practices?

World Class Doctors, Caring Neighbors
Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat, located in Neptune, Holmdel and Manahawkin New Jersey is committed to providing the highest quality, state-of-the-art medical care, and an exceptional patient experience. Our award winning, fellowship trained, and board-certified physicians have attended the very top medical schools and training programs. We are among the few private practices in the region that offer multiple fellowship trained sub specialists in Head and Neck Oncology, Otology, Pediatrics and Rhinology. Our physicians and audiologists work together to treat basic and complex hearing disorders in both children and adults.

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Physicians

Mary Mitskavich, MD
Founder & Managing PartnerMedical School: Pittsburgh
Residency: Pittsburgh

Sean Houston, MD
Comprehensive OtolaryngologyMedical School: Georgetown
Residency: Pittsburgh

Samuel H. Engel, MD, MPH
Pediatric OtolaryngologyMedical School: Rutgers-RWJMS
Residency: Washington U in St. Louis
Fellowship: Children's National Hosp

Kenneth Newkirk, MD
Head and Neck OncologyMedical School: Mount Sinai
Residency: Georgetown
Fellowship: MD Anderson

Josef Shargorodsky, MD, MPH
Sinus and Skull Base SurgeryMedical School: Michigan
Residency: Harvard
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins

J. Seth McAfee, MD
Neurotology and Ear SurgeryMedical School: Wright State
Residency: Eastern Virginia
Fellowship: Pittsburgh

Victoria Bones, MD
Comprehensive OtolaryngologyMedical School: Georgetown
Residency: Wake Forest

Qasim Husain, MD
Sinus and Skull Base SurgeryMedical School: Rutgers-NJMS
Residency: Columbia & Cornell
Fellowship: Harvard

Pratik B. Patel, MD
Comprehensive OtolaryngologyMedical School: Harvard
Residency: UCLA

Audiologists

Brad Buchholtz, AuD, CCC-A
Doctoral Program: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology

Stephanie Salerno, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Doctoral Program: Long Island Consortium

Danielle Wall, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Doctoral Program: University of Florida

Courtney Cieri, AuD, CCC-A
Doctoral Program: Salus University

Charlotte Parker, AuD, CCC-A
Doctoral Program: Montclair State University

Physician Assistant

Diana McKenney, MPAS, PA-C

Patient Testimonials

Thank you Dr. Husain for taking your time with the TeleHealth Call! You made us feel at ease during this very difficult time in the world. We truly appreciate your professionalism & expertise!

Michelle C.

My son met with Dr. McAfee. He was so professional knowledgeable and the staff was warm and friendly. I am confident we went to the right place!

Beatriz B.

Excellent practice with the best doctors and friendly staff. They also have a outpatient surgery center onsite.

Mike P.

We’ve been going to Coastal ear , nose and throat for several years now, and we love them all. Great staff and amazing audiologists with top innovative hearing aids.

Carol R.

I took my stepson to see Dr. Houston and he was EXCELLENT! He took the time to explain his findings. He asked if we had any questions for him. We didn't feel rushed and we felt very comfortable. The office staff was helpful and very pleasant as well.

Michelle S.

I absolutely love the staff very professional and comfortable place. My son usually visits Dr. Engel whenever we have to go, and I love the fact that he goes the extra mile to make a scared seven-year-old feel comfortable. And he knows a lot of facts about different cartoons, which is a plus 🤗.

Julie M.

The allergy dept. is wonderful. They are courteous and caring. They work with patients to ensure that schedule times are available for them. It is a shame that they have not been able to keep some of the great nurses working in this department.

Joy N.

Thank you Dr. Husain for taking your time with the TeleHealth Call! You made us feel at ease during this very difficult time in the world. We truly appreciate your professionalism & expertise!

Michelle C.

My son met with Dr. McAfee. He was so professional knowledgeable and the staff was warm and friendly. I am confident we went to the right place!

Beatriz B.

Excellent practice with the best doctors and friendly staff. They also have a outpatient surgery center onsite.

Mike P.

We’ve been going to Coastal ear , nose and throat for several years now, and we love them all. Great staff and amazing audiologists with top innovative hearing aids.

Carol R.

I took my stepson to see Dr. Houston and he was EXCELLENT! He took the time to explain his findings. He asked if we had any questions for him. We didn't feel rushed and we felt very comfortable. The office staff was helpful and very pleasant as well.

Michelle S.

I absolutely love the staff very professional and comfortable place. My son usually visits Dr. Engel whenever we have to go, and I love the fact that he goes the extra mile to make a scared seven-year-old feel comfortable. And he knows a lot of facts about different cartoons, which is a plus 🤗.

Julie M.

The allergy dept. is wonderful. They are courteous and caring. They work with patients to ensure that schedule times are available for them. It is a shame that they have not been able to keep some of the great nurses working in this department.

Joy N.

Contact Us

Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat proudly provides patients from all over New Jersey with ENT, audiology, and allergy services.
Contact us at (732) 280-7855 or fill out a Contact Form here.

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