Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat is proud to have earned the trust and kind words of patients throughout Neptune, Holmdel, Manahawkin, and the surrounding NJ communities. Over the years, many have taken the time to share their experiences with our physicians and staff. We invite you to browse our patient testimonials, hear directly from the people we have cared for, and learn what you can look forward to when you choose Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat for your care.
"I have been going to ear specialists since I was 5 years old ! That was 70 years ago ! Seventy years of so many doctors who have had to clean out the collection of ear wax and dead skin that builds up after several mastoid surgeries. It can be very painful. But since I have gone to Lydia Hawk, Physician Assistant at Coastal Ear Nose and Throat, I can honestly say she is the best ! Cleans out my ears with no pain whatsoever. She has a great personality, making each visit a calm, comfortable experience."
"So happy with my visit! Front staff was super friendly, office was easy to find and my doctor Jennifer was super informative and friendly and made me feel like a brand new woman!"
"I had to have wax in my ears removed because I wear hearing aids the staff were courteous. They took me right on time minimum waiting The physicians assistant ,did a good job, removing the wax overall I’m pleased."
"Lillian Hawk was very thorough and knows her stuff. She is extremely personable and explained exactly what my issue was and her plan of attack. I highly recommend Coastal ENT."
"Dr Hawk was excellent. She was very thorough, understanding of my symptoms and listened to my concerns and addressed each one. It was a great and informative appointment"
"Audiologist was wonderfulThe girl at the front desk was emotionless and cold. She pointed to motion me to come around to stand in front of her.. Your front end can ruin your back end"
"I was very pleased with the service I received from Coastal ENT. Everyone was very helpful and I was able to resolve my issue. I will definitely go back to this business for healthcare."
"Love going to Coastal for my ears. They text me a reminder for my appointment, everyone is helpful and prepared, everything runs right on time, and the staff and Doctors are all polite, patient and have resolved my health issues. Thanks."
"I had an exceptional visit today, I was helped in more ways than I thought possible . I will continue to use Coastal as I have for many years . Kudos to Lydia. She’s the absolute best I have referred my neighbors to her"
"My husband went to see Dr Silberman, what a great experience, he took his time explained everything to him and overall was very nice and knowledgeable. We will continue to see Dr. Silberman with any issues. Office staff was very nice also"
"It was a great experience my last time there they told me to use and over the counter medication, once a month, to keep my ears relatively clean. To my surprise my ears were very clean this time. 🎈I would recommend 🌹🌹🌹(Coastal Ear Nose and Throat,)🌹 for anybody looking for this procedure ❗Sincerely,Mark Geneva"
"Dr. Rosen was very thorough, patient and kind. He took the time to go over everything about my daughter and her ongoing rashes. He was very good with her as well."
"I was impressed that I was able to make an appointment quickly at a specialist office and that there was no waiting when I presented to the office. Lydia Hawk was very professional."
"Dr Silberman and the entire staff were very friendly and professional. Dr Silberman got straight to the issue and answered every question I had for him."
"Great staff! Nice facility. Appointment completed in a timely manner. Saw PA Francesca who was friendly and knowledgeable. She had good input and explained everything in an understandable manner."
"I have suffered with painful sinuses for all my life. Dr. Silberman performed a surgery to fix my deviated septum and ablate the turbinates. Have never felt better. Highly recommend."
"The receptionist that took care of us was very professional and polite. The Audiologist is the best. The office manager in Manahawkin is very profecient and hellpful. I can't thank her enough for helping us with a problem. She is very caring and helpful!!!"
"From the receptionist to the PA( Ms. Hawk), were very professional, respectful and helpful people. Thank you for making me feel very comfortable and welcoming."
"Had sinus surgery, I could not ask for better results, Dr Silberman did a amazing job, I would recommend anyone that has sinus problems to go here, you won't be disappointed, thank you."
"Appointments are on time with a friendly knowledgeable staff. They manage their appointments very well and I've always had a positive experience at Coastal ENT."
"Clean office, Professional Staff. Lydia Hawk, PA was pleasant, told me what to expect during my examination. Lydia explained in detail the medications she was prescribing for me."
"Lydia knew her stuff. I went to my pc day before who told me to go to ER because I might have a brain bleed when I had all the symptoms of a sinus infection without congestion. Lydia used the scope see my sinus was filled and not draining and fluid in ears. Thank god she diagnosed me correctly"
"Scheduling appointment was very easy. The audiologist and NP were absolutely amazing. I felt very comfortable and confident that they were giving me correct information and diagnosis. I took away one star because ONE front desk staff member was paying more attention to her hair than the instructions from the NP. Not a deal breaker but having worked with clients for many decades, it’s something that’s very important to me and hopefully doesn’t happen often. Overall a good experience and would visit again if necessary"
"Not really sure how many stars to give. My husband had an appointment for almost 3 weeks and a few days before his appointment (his appointment is Monday, today is Thursday) they call to tell us our insurance is non par, meaning they do not accept our insurance. The lady on the phone had an attitude and said have a good one and hung up on me. No sorry for the inconvenience or anything. Read a few other reviews and it seems like they need to reevaluate the front desk, especially since they make the first impression"
"I didn't get a chance to hear about all of the allergy medications that I can take. He said to take Flonase but I wanted to hear about allergy medications also. Yes the staff was very friendly."
"The Physician Assistant Lydia was wonderful. She listened intently to my issues and was very understanding. Her exam was thorough and suggested initial course of treatment well thought out. I came away with a sense of trust. I highly recommend. The front desk staff was also excellent."
"Had my ears cleaned by an extremely pleasant woman who was great at what she did. The only negative was the receptionist, whose demeanor was expressionless, but negative, seemingly bored and impatient. Seems like she hated her job, and I was uncomfortable dealing with her."
"I was able to get an appointment withDr Danielle M. Baran the audiologist very quickly and what a pleasure it was dealing with her. She took care of my problem and was an absolute pleasure to deal with.Totally professional and knowledgeable, really knows her stuff."
"Always a pleasure to see the staff and doctors here. They go above and beyond for their patients. It’s always a pleasure to be able to get the best advice and help from some of the best ENT nurses doctors and staff! I’d recommend them to anyone"
"The check in procedure was done with a tablet and took less than 5 minutes. I had filled out the medical history questionnaire online so that speeded things up. I was ushered into the examining room within 10 minutes of my appointment time. Lydia Hawk was the medical professional assigned to me. Lydia was thorough, professional and quick. My problem was not serious, but I appreciated her professionalism. I wish all medical appointments went this smoothly. Dan"
"My son and daughter had back to back apts scheduled for 5/22. A few days prior to the apt, I was called that they needed to be rescheduled. The receptionist told me that my son was scheduled for 930am on 6/16 and my daughter for 10am on 6/16. When I arrived this morning, the receptionist informed me that only my son was scheduled, and that "the doctor was double booked" and had nothing available today. I expressed my frustration that I had driven 40 minutes with all 3 of my kids and that two of them were supposed to be seen together. After no response from her I apologized and said "I'm sorry, I know this had nothing to do with you, I'm just frustrated." She still did not acknowledge my statement.I asked her to please switch the apt today to my daughter, which she did. She handed me a tablet to review the paperwork I did online and said, "Just so you know, your appointment is at 930, it's 930 now so you should fill this out as quickly as possible so that she has enough time with the doctor." I was really upset by this statement - moments prior she said the doctor was double booked, and now threatened that my daughter may not have her full appointment time with the doctor, insinuating that it was my fault. After I completed the paperwork as quickly as I could and handed back the tablet, she clicked through and commented that I did not click "non smoker" and "non drinker," and left those "unspecified." I told her that since they didn't apply to my daughter, a 2 year old, I just clicked through those sections (since time was apparently of the essence). Instead of understanding, she continued to click through and point out the areas I did not click off, sarcastically asking "Does she drink? Does she use smokeless tobacco?" Then, having been told to rush through the paperwork so that my daughter could have "enough time with the doctor," we waited for 30 minutes in the waiting room.Dr. Silberman was very pleasant. It is unfortunate that his front office staff do not match his demeanor. All the front desk worker had to say was "Sorry about that scheduling mix up" and I would have understood. We all make mistakes, but to be sarcastic and rude to someone - especially after I apologized - was not only unprofessional, but unacceptable."
"I saw Dr.Baran in the Manahawkin office. She took her time asking hearing related questions so that we could adjust my hearing aids to achieve the best sound quality for me. I was seen at my appointment time. The office staff was friendly & efficient. The office was very clean."
"As a person who has severe anxiety! And have some bad experiences with doctors in my 50th years I can tell you that coastal ear nose and throat have treated me with the most best experience, they are very gentle and kind and considerate of my anxiety and my issues with doctors! The nurse practitioner is absolutely wonderful and she answered all my questions about issues with my ears! Thank you very much for making it a wonderful experience getting my ears cleaned out!"
"I have been a patient of Coastal ENT for several years and it is always a pleasant experience. I was recently seen by the PA, Ms. Dipaola, who is very knowledgeable and professional, taking time to answer all my questions. She examined and cleaned my ears without any discomfort. The office staff was helpful and assisted in scheduling my next visit. I highly recommend Coastal ENT."
"I had a truly great experience at this doctors’s office. From the moment I walked in the staff was welcoming ,friendly and efficient. The nurse practitioner Francesca was kind attentive and took the time to really listen to my concerns without making me feel rushed. She explained everything clearly. She answered all my questions and made sure I felt comfortable with the treatment plan moving forward. It was so refreshing to find a provider who genuinely cares. I left feeling confident in my care."
"I had the Nurse practitioner and Iwas completely impressed. She was thorough quite pleasant, made me comfortable and diagnosed my issue. I gladly and wholeheartedly recommend."
"I had a very positive visit at Coastal ENT. Francesca was helpful to my issue and was able to resolve it for me. I would recommend Francesca Dipaola P.A. highly & Coastal forENT issues. The people at the front desk were also pleasant & helpful. Also, very clean."
"Dr DiPaola was wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and she is caring and kind. I would highly recommend her. The staff at Coastal Ear Nose and Throat were very nice and everything went very smoothly."
"I had such a positive experience at this office from checking in to checking out. Everyone was friendly, very informative and made me feel like they really cared about my well-being.."
"I just love my Audiologist, Danielle! She is terrific...pays attention to the patients needs and goes out of her way to explain and describe every thing she is doing. She guides you through the process so easily and makes you feel totally comfortable."
"First time patient there today @ Coastal ENT in Manahawkin.It was a very nice experience. Friendly office staff and a very nice office.I saw Francesca Dipaola, PA today and she was very nice and explained everything to me. I was very apprehensive because I had gone to the ER @ SOCH and they had a hard time removing a foreign object from my ear. They gave it their best. Thank you for trying so hard.They referred me to Coastal. It was a very good visit and she took great care of me.This will be my forever ENT office."
"My experience was first rate. I was seen on time and the physician assistant, Francesca DiPaola was very helpful. She has a friendly manner and explained the causes of my ear problems and the recommended course of treatment in detail."
"I recently visited Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat, issues with my sinuses and other things, and I couldn't be happier with the care I received! The entire staff was friendly, welcoming, and made me feel at ease from the moment I walked in.The doctor took the time to thoroughly explain my diagnosis and treatment options, answering all my questions and concerns."
"I have been very happy with all the visits I have had with Francesca. She is VERY carrying, explains everything in detail. Looking forward to my next visit!"
"Office intake was fast and easy. They checked my insurance at the time of the phone call and confirmed. Front desk, N.P. were professional and friendly. Easy location, clean building."
"Very pleased with Dr Francesca, she was the only one who actually went above and beyond for me. I have been to several other Dr's and no one could give me any answers. Thank you so much."
"Francesca DiPaola was amazing and so pleasant to speak with, she is very approachable and explained everything with kindness and patience. Would not hesitate to recommend Coastal Ear, Nose & Throat!"
"Getting an appointment in response to an ear issue was very easy. This was specially significant since I had never been to their offices. There was almost no wait time in the office for my appointment which was very professional and spent extra time explaining the diagnosis and treatment."
"I had made an appointment online that was about 2 weeks out. I ended up having worsening symptoms and call the office to see if they could get me in sooner. The receptionist got me in the next day which was awesome. I saw Dr. Francesca DiPaola, who was really thorough with her diagnosis and treatment plan for me with my condition. Would definitely recommend this practice to other friends and family."
"Came in for a problem I was having …. The receptionist Kristen was so nice and patient with me ! The provider named Francesca was also amazing !!! She Made me feel extremely comfortable , even when I’m usually super anxious at doctor visits …. She provided me with helpful information that I didn’t know, and she was also super nice ! Thankful for coastal ENT - I willl definitely be using them for all future visits ."
"I am so grateful I found this place!Dr. Francesca DiPaola was wonderful! She explained my condition to me and took the time to help me learn the exercise to help me with my vertigo! Also I really appreciate that I was able to schedule a visit so easily! Highly recommend this clinic."
"I arrived on time filled out some easy paperwork & seen the Dr all within minutes She was very nice, easy to talk to, Great Place I'd definitely recommend it to someone looking for a ear nose or throat doctor 🦻👃😵"
"I was able to get an appointment quickly with Francesca DiPaola, MPAS, PA-C. The office was comfortable and clean and the office staff helpful and polite. Francesca is knowledgeable, caring and friendly and went over everything with me in detail. I’m very happy with the overall experience."
"Great Doctor's, Nurses,and support team. They treat you like a close friend. They explain in English we can all understand. My ears have been a problem for a long time ⌛️. I go back every 6 months and in 15 minutes I am 👍 again 🙃. Thanks 😊 again. If you have hearing problems, this is the place to go. Old fashioned service. 😃"
"I have seen Dr. Francesca 2 x recently. Very pleased. She is thorough, caring, and explains what’s going on. She did not rush me at all, as with previous Drs there.Great addition to the staff at Coastal E.N.T."
"We had a great experience, The doctor was wonderful and very informative, very pleasant. The staff were great as well. The office and rooms were very clean in which I love. If you are looking for the perfect place, then Coastal ENT is it."
"From the first phone call to the front desk to the treatment room, everyone is very friendly and professional. I will refer them to friends and family!"
"Polite and friendly staff. Meet Francesca for the first time for my semi annual appointment and equally as polite and friendly not to mention very informative."
"My mom had a small emergency in her ear. Even tho she was a first time patient, they gave her an appt within days. Super great staff, wonderful PA!!! Thanks for the great bedside manner taking care of my mom and fixing her problem!!!!"
"I just moved to the area, and did not have an ENT. Called Coastal because I thought I had an ear infection. They scheduled an appointment the following morning with Francesca DiPaola who was very thorough, and recommended a followup visit to make sure everything is ok, after recommending some foillow up tests."
"I have been a patient here a few times before and this was the first time I left more at ease. PA DiPaola treated me with respect, as I feel, was not treated before."
"Dr. Amy Wilson is an angel with the patience of a saint. She has helped my husband adjust to his hearing aides so many times and without a grumble. Thank you so much for all you do for us, it is greatly appreciated."
"First time visit as a new patient, wait time was minimal, office staff friendly. Was seen by one of the PA’s Francesca DiPaola. Answered all my questions, did not feel rushed at all."
"I always have good experiences @ Coastal, the people there are always nice, friendly & very helpful. Their new Audiologist is extremely great @ explaining any questions & concerns I had in laymen's language."
"Easy check on and out.Hearing test was explained and executed easy and quick.Dr Silberman listened to my concerns and explained the test results to me."
"We saw Dr. Silberman and he was outstanding very thorough and took plenty of time to explain what he was doing and why as well as the results of every test"
"I highly recommend Coastal ENT. I was seen by Francesca. She is wonderful. She is knowledgeable and thoughtful in her examination, diagnosis and treatment. If you are lucky enough to be seen by Francesca, then you are lucky enough!"
"The office was friendly and clean, and I didn't have to wait an hour to see the doctor for my appointment. I was a little confused finding the place, because the building number was 1301 and I was looking for 1307."
"The Best ENT ever down here!!! Thank You, Doctor Francesca DiPaola! She was Awesome!!!!! Wish she was my PCP God Bless Be safe All you guys in this Office, Brittany you also was Awesome!!! 🤗😘❤️🙏🏻"
"Upon entering the receptionist was fantastic very knowledgeable the physician's assistant was very knowledgeable as well in the very helpful and then the position who came to see me was very knowledgeable and got right to the point was brief my state lasted more than 20 minutes very reasonable time I spent there and I was well worth the trip from toms River highly recommend them"
"Noel Barbara Filkohazi Dr Silberman did my septoplasty surgery on Friday August 19th what was supposed to take 90 minutes took over 3 hours. I kept putting my surgery off for years and my sinuses was very infected.I was in a lot of pain on Friday I get my stents out tomorrow on Wednesday I do have to say I think I'm healing pretty well no complications and the doctor did a wonderful job . I definitely would refer him"
"I was seen within 5 min of my scheduled appointment even though it was very busy. The audiologist was very professional and took her time to explain my result. Highly recommend."
"Saw doc, audiologist and follow up with doc all in one day. Quick, efficient and staff from start to finish were super nice and friendly. Hard to come by these days!"
"My son had an appt today- I was nervous not being able to go in with him. Dr. Husain was wonderful- and took the time to speak to me on the phone afterwards- my son is 20- but I was still nervous about not getting all the details. No complaints here- my son was very happy and said the Dr. Husain was great!"
"I would give 10 stars if I could to Dr. Husain! Exceptional physician! Can’t say enough about his knowledge and care. Always enjoy my visits and know I am in good hands! Surgery went very well and he always addressed any issue needed! He also remembers details discussed at previous visits! Highly recommended! Amazing doctor!"
"My experience with Coastal ENT has been nothing less than exceptional. I had the good fortune of being assigned to Dr. Pratik Patel for a vocal cord abnormality. He performed a thorough examination and provided me with his findings and next steps in a concise and detailed manner. Dr. Patel afforded me the time necessary in answering all my questions, of which I had many. My condition required surgery which was performed by Dr. Patel. He prepared me for what would occur, before, during and after the procedure. I was extremely confident in his abilities and as a result was at ease during the entire process. I have no reservations in recommending Dr. Patel. Kudos to him, his assistant Katie and the office staff at their Manahawkin location"
"Dr. Joe (sargaroski) is amazing. He takes care of me and my children and his compassion and kindness is second to none. I was nervous while being put under and held my hand while they gave me the medicine, if that doesn't say enough, I don't know what does! He's amazing!"
"I been going here for the last two years. Dr. Jung and his are very kind and caring . i never had a issue with them. In fact he very funny but he does know what he is doing. I use to go to the office in neptune."
"Well i can say i am a new Patient and i called to make an appointment and the nurse was really nice and helped me through it. The appointment was made for the very next day ! She was so helpful ! Thank You is all i can say, i will be seen by Dr. Jung hope all goes well !"
"Having just moved to the area, I was apprehensive about locating new doctors. I was pleasantly surprised with Coastal ENT. The Manahawkin office was so professional. Dr. Jung was excellent as was his Physicians Assistant. She was extremely helpful when I had to call her to get clarification on my prescriptions. I highly recommend their services!"
"Dr Jung is literally the best doctor we could ever ask for! Hes amazing with my 5yr old. Literally the only doctor my son will cooperates for. Lol. Amazing staff,amazing doctors,clean facility. Honestly wish he was a pediatrician so we could see him for everything."