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.
"Dr. Seth McAfee at Coastal ENT changed my life for the better! I struggled with hearing issues in one of my ears for years! After he did the surgery with no pain afterwords whatsoever my hearing returned to how it used to be before i started having issues for nearly 8 years! This man is a gem of a doctor so if you ever need to see an ear doctor for any reason or if you need a surgery do not even hesitate if you are thinking of going with someone else! THANK YOU DR. MCAFEE!"
"We are new to the practice. Very welcoming and very kind with my son who is a young adult with down syndrome. Made us both feel very comfortable. I actually made an appointment for myself"
"Recently starting going here for myself and now my teenage daughter. The NP is excellent such a kind caring person who definitely seems to care about her patients. We recently saw dr Seth another positive experience made my daughter feel at ease and we now have answers and options for treatment. Staff is also great the girl at the counter is always helpful and kind to us. Thank you for a Great office!!!"
"Dr Silberman was thorough and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend this provider if you are looking for a otolaryngologist. The office staff was very professional as well. I am very happy with this provider."
"Dr. Silberman is the best! He’s done a major nasal surgery on one of my daughters and a tonsillectomy on another. My daughter that had the tonsillectomy threw up (she got motion sickness in the car about 6 days post op) and ruptured a blood vessel when a scab came off and was bleeding really bad and I called the office en route to the ER and Dr. Silberman was at the hospital before we were even registered. She ended up needing an operation to stop the bleeding and I don’t know what his schedule was like that day but he never left my daughter until she was stable. He is not only good at what he does but his bedside manner is wonderful!! Caring, kind, and just a great human being. I highly recommend him and his office."
"Receptionist was pleasant the place is clean . I went with so much hope and wasn’t disappointed. Dr Seth McAfee was very pleasant and gave me hope to have my hearing restored in my left ear. I will update if surgery happens my hearing is restored cause that’s life changing."
"My husband needed a biopsy from roof of his mouth. This was our first visit at the practice. Everyone was so pleasant, considerate and helpful. We assumed we would have to come back for biopsy as he was a new patient. We have nothing but praise for Dr. Silverman, his PA and staff. They took the time to have all approvals and whatever else was needed to do the biopsy. We were elated and very grateful to Dr. Silverman and his staff. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone needing a great ENT or Oral Surgeon."
"Dr. Silberman, is very knowledgeable, caring and attentive to my needs. He was informative to my condition and sat and talked with me about the possibility of the cause. The office staff is very friendly and welcoming. It's always a good experience when I'm there. Thank you Coastal ENT."
"Had my first appointment and was completely satisfied with the whole experience. Everyone was very accommodating and knowledgeable.My issues and concerns were addressed and I was very comfortable with the Doctor, he made me feel very relaxed. My visit was very thorough and reassuring. I would recommend them highly."
"The check in process is easy the staff was friendly and helpful. Dr Silberman instantly diagnosed my issues and treated them . I highly recommend him."
"I always feel welcome here ….great staff …compassionate and professional…Dr. Silberman is the best. Another great visit the office staff is pleasant and efficient. Just love Dr.S so down to earth and friendly."
"My husband's 1st visit with Dr. Silberman we arrived at the wrong time but they were able to get us in so we didn't have to go home and comeback later in the day. Much appreciation to the front desk staff! Thank You! The Hufman's"
"When I lost hearing in my left ear, I truly believed I might never hear from that side again. After meeting with Dr. Seth McAfee, everything changed. He took the time to listen to my concerns and provided a clear, confident solution.Dr. McAfee recommended a cochlear implant and explained that I was an excellent candidate. The surgery was quick, completely smooth, and essentially pain-free.Now, nearly a year later, my cochlear implant has been absolutely life-changing. I’ve regained something I thought I had lost forever.I highly recommend Dr. Seth McAfee to anyone experiencing hearing issues or hearing loss. If you’re in the Ocean or Monmouth County area, I strongly encourage you to see him—you will be in excellent hands.Thank you again, Dr. McAfee, for everything you’ve done for me."
"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"
"The front staff was professional and friendly. The wait to see the dr. Was brief. The Dr. Was thorough and professional. I would gladly recommend this office."
"Went to Dr Silberman for sinus surgery. It was quite involved and he was amazing. Explained everything, took his time with information and questions but most of all he did a fantastic job. I suffered for years with major sinus issues and I feel like a new man at 67. From the Dr Silberman to the office staff I would highly recommend coastal ENT. Fred Finnerty"
"Dr SethMcAfee is very personable and through. In the Bible Seth the third son of Adam and Eve was created by God to replace Abel and he lived 912 years.Enjoy the journey. Lol.Seth means replaced."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I had a great experience with seeing Dr. Seth McAfee at his office. From the time of check in to the check out. Everyone was very nice and friendly. Dr. McAfee was very personable and very attentive to my issues. He explained every thing to me and answered every questions I had. Overall I would recommend this office and Dr. Seth McAfee."
"Was taken in for my appt on time. The girls at the desk couldnt have been nicer.The Dr was also very personable and made me feel comfortable. After my exam everything was explained to me and they were very patient when I had numerous questions."
"The office is extremely well run from the front desk to the Dr's. staff. Dr Silberman took his time and explained the issues I was experiencing and why they were occurring. First visit there and was very pleased."
"Dr. Silberman and his staff are always friendly, efficient and thorough. I also like the follow up appointments to make sure the patient is making progress."
"Always a positive experience at Coastal ENT. The office staff is pleasant and Dr. Silberman is knowledgeable, friendly and thorough. I would definitely recommend the practice."
"I recently visited Dr. Silberman at Coastal ENT to have my ear irrigated and am Very happy with the result. The procedure was quick and comfortable and I immediately noticed a remarkable improvement in my hearing."
"We are so grateful for Dr. Silberman. From the very beginning, he was patient, compassionate, and took the time to explain everything clearly, which gave us so much peace of mind. His bedside manner is truly out of this world. We couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon, and we feel incredibly fortunate that my husband was in his hands. Highly recommend!"
"My experience with Dr Silberman and his staff was wonderful. Dr Silberman took his time, answered my questions and explained my problems to me. Everyone was patient and kind. I was taken on time so there was no wait. I'm very pleased and happy I chose to see Dr Silberman."
"Dr. Silberman and his associates performed my throat, sinus and ear exam with the utmost professionalism and listened to my concerns. I will continue to use this service in the future, as needed."
"Everyone from the office was very professional and courteous. Dr Silberman was very attentive to my needs. He explained very simply how to take care of my issues."
"It’s always a good experience there. From checking in at the front desk to meeting with Dr Silberman people are friendly, professional and welcoming. High marks to a well run practice"
"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. Silverman and i was so happy . He is so professional and so knowledgeable. He made me so comfortable with his demeanor. Everything went well and i am glad that my daughter recommended Coastal ENT to me. Her son has been there at least twice and is coming now every three months for his ears. My husband now is interested as well for those ears that seem to cause a lot of issues for swimmers . The process was so easy filling out your health forms online and then no need to do it in the office. The receptionist and lpn were so kind . Over all a very nice experience. Thank you, Serene DAmbrisi"
"Great nurses and Dr. Joe is amazing. He definitely goes above and beyond to explain everything in detail and so you can understand the situation. Dr. Silberman was amazing as well when I saw him at the Manahawkin location."
"Pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful staff.Dr. Silberman was kind and compassionate. He took time to explain, moving forward, what was going to occur to deal with my medical issue. I felt relieved and taken good care of when I left his office."
"It my first experience with this ENT practice. The office and medical staff were professional and very proficient in every aspect. Dr. Silberman was wonderful. He was very informative and answered most of my questions and concerns before I even had a chance to ask them myself.I left there feeling relaxed and confident I was in good hands with this ENT practice. I would highly recommend based on my experience."
"Dr. Silberman was wonderful. He was very patient, kind , knowledgeable and informative. My daughter was very nervous to get a minor, in-office procedure, but he was great with her! He explained what he was doing and made her feel way more comfortable and calm. Very very happy with our choice to go to Coastal ENT. I'd recommend Dr. Silberman to anyone. (Just to throw it in there though, the lady at the front desk could use a class on how a smile makes a world of difference ;)"
"I have vertigo since December, I had 6 therapy sessions , three chiropractor visits, one omt visit and still did not feel good, more bad days than good. Had one visit with Dr silberman yesterday and this is the best I have felt since December. Hope it stays this way. Thank you Dr silberman"
"Girls at the front are great and helpful even while being so busy.Dr. Silberman did surgery on my son. He is knowledgeable, listens and explains everything. I’m constantly recommending him to people."
"love this doctors office. the office is very clean and nice. the lady's at the front desk were amazing and really helpful. the guy checking us in was very friendly and the doctor was amazing. my kids left the office happy and hearing better."
"Thank you so much for helping me as much as you did and telling me what I should do to help my hearing I'll be glad to see you at my next visit thank you"
"Very pleased with Dr Silverman's office the staff is so polite and so helpful very professional and Dr Silverman makes you feel nice and warm and help with your problem. Thank you Joyce Dillard."
"Dr. Silberman is a very skilled, thorough and pleasant physician. He is always on time. He has recommended ways to treat our conditions which minimize doctor's visits. He puts the patient first!"
"Dr Silberman is an excellent doctor, explains everything, very thorough and knowledgeable. His nurse Himan is very good, understanding and considerate. The front desk staff are helpful and friendly. The office is clean and modern. I highly recommend this practice."
"Dr. Silberman was a very good experience for me. He is to be trusted with his analysis and conclusion of your medical problem. I will be returning to him. I was heading toward a operation, which I no longer need."
"Dr. Silberman and staff are great. The are both professional and personable. And they are on time for your appointment they make a visit with the doctor a pleasant experience."
"Dr. Silberman is an excellent doctor! I had many issues with my sinuses & was not able to breathe through my nose. I had sinus surgery January 2024. I’m stillI’m healing, but I’m able to breathe again!Thank you Dr. Silberman!! I recommend all to Dr. Silberman if your in need of an ENT doctor.T. Murphy"
"My experience with Dr. Seth McAfee was excellent. I've had two exostoses surgeries under his care. He's highly intelligent with a unique and super focused skill set. Highly regarded from his peers -- that was important to me while I was doing my research on who I was going to trust with this procedure.I had minimal post-op pain and discomfort, which is a testament to his attention to detail, patience and commitment to his craft. From my gathering, he is the most experienced set of hands on the east coast for this delicate and arduous procedure. He and his team are very efficient and wonderful - at no point in time did they make me feel anything but confident and comfortable.We're lucky to have him here on the East Coast."
"Very pleasant staff. Office clean and bright. I was seen promptly and received excellent care by Dr. Silberman. I have an appointment to see an Audiologist in 2 months and a follow up with Dr. Silberman."
"Went to the Manahawkin office for my 9 y/o. Great experience with Dr. Seth Silberman. He was very kind and personable. He explained everything and I did not feel rushed during the appointment. The staff was nice too!!"
"The staff is extremely helpful and courteous! The doctor, in my opinion, is excellent! He takes his time with you, explaining everything as he goes & then when he is done with procedures, he asks if you have any questions! That in itself speaks volumes to a patient who is nervous and not feeling well.. This is the first doctor I’ve met here in Barnegat that I truly trust!!"
"I’ve always been treated with respect; Dr Seth has always answered my questions as best as he can with regard to anatomy of the ear. I’m very grateful for his expertise! Always polite and positive!"
"I saw Dr. Silberman yesterday, my first visit to with this practice. I was impressed with him and the staff. Dr. Silberman is both knowledgeable and thorough. He has a very friendly demeanor."
"A new patient, I was pleased with my first appt with Dr S. He and his staff were efficient , friendly and knowledgeable. I have confidence that treatment of my situation is in capable hands."
"The doctor was amazing with my little one! He’s 2 years old and not very fond of dr’s offices but felt very comfortable there! My only criticism would be front desk. They don’t greet people as they walk in, so I wasn’t sure whether to immediately sign in or just wait to be called on & they don’t have the friendliest of faces! Otherwise a great experience with the dr and assistant that was with him. :)"
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"The doctor was amazing with my little one! He’s 2 years old and not very fond of dr’s offices but felt very comfortable there! My only criticism would be front desk. They don’t greet people as they walk in, so I wasn’t sure whether to immediately sign in or just wait to be called on & they don’t have the friendliest of faces! Otherwise a great experience with the dr and assistant that was with him. :)"
"Office is run efficiently. Staff are friendly. Have never waited more than 10 minutes. Dr. Silverman obviously cares, he takes time so you understand exactly what the problem is and the solution. Highly recommended."
"Check in was quick and easy. Receptionist was friendly both checking in and checking out. I was seen right on time. The doctor listened to my issues and prescribed some medication and suggested some other things to address my problem. He was very informative and efficients."
"The staff was very professional and the doctors and nursing staff were very clear about what they were doing and the results they found. I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for an ENT"
"Everyone on staff was very attentive very polite and very helpful, as well as being courteous when speaking or directing you to the proper area, when I first walked in I felt very comfortable, as feeling very safe."
"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."
"Since this was our first visit, I must say we were very pleased with our welcome and the promptness we were taken care. The professionalism of the staff was much appreciated."
"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"
"Professional staff and excellent physician diagnosis and treatment. Dr.Silberman was efficient and thorough. I will return should I have any other ENT concerns."
"Dr. Silberman and his staff were excellent. Addressed all my concerns and put a treatment plan in place going forward. Wait time was very minimal, especially for my first visit."
"This was my second time getting a wax irrigation with coastal ENT . This last time with Dr Seth Silberman. Both times I was ready for the painful experience like I had in the past. Dr Seth Silberman was so easy going and painless. It seemed so effortless on his part. I felt so comfortabe and relaxed with him. I highly recommend him to anyone needing ENT treatment."
"Excellent staff, all around friendly service. Most importantly Dr Silberman did not disappoint. Found him to be extremely knowledgeable in his field, considerate, kind and a great listener. Thanks costal."
"This was my first visit with Dr. Silberman. He’s very nice, took time to go over all my questions and explained everything to me regarding my concerns. He was gentle with exam. His office staff all very friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Silberman to anyone looking for a good ENT."
"A very well run office. Dr. Silberman is both friendly and professional. He provided understandable instructions for my follow - up at home treatment."
"From the time I walked in I was happy to see the bright clean waiting room. Check in was simple since I had done the paperwork online. Staff was friendly and professional. Dr. Silberman was gentle and explained things as the visit went on. Would recommend Coastal ENT and will definitely use them again."
"Dr. Seth Silberman took great care of me. He is very patient & listens to my concerns. I never felt like he was rushing me.I would certainly recommend him to anyone!"
"Very positive experience at Coastal ENT in Manahawkin. Staff is friendly, efficient, and professional from booking my appointment until my actual office visit. Dr. Silberman was very thorough, informative with a good bedside manner. Highly recommend this practice."
"The staff and atmosphere is warm and friendly. I was comfortable talking to Dr. Silberman which made me feel that I care is in good hands. Thank you!"
"Dr. Chhippa is the BEST!! he’s very caring, professional, understanding and takes care of your every need.All my family and neighbors goto him and refer him to anyone that needs an ortho."
"I was very pleased with my visit to costal ENT. The girls at the front desk while checking in were very nice as was the Dr and Dr assistant. Though the one girl that checked me out wasn't the nicest... very low speaking too... girl, I am here for hearing issues- talk a little louder and smile.. trust me we can tell even with the masks on!"
"I was very happy with the service at the office, the staff was very professional and helpful. Dr. J.Seth McAfee was extremely nice, helpful and professional. I am recommending this group to anyone who is interested."
"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"
"Dr. Silberman it is very knowledgeable, explains things in a way I can understand and has a fantastic bedside manner! The staff are always kind and friendly"
"Receptionist was very cheerful & pleasant to be received by,office workers were patient & accommodating to make appointments.Dr.Silberman was extremely considerate,informative & Did not experience being rushed.After giving diagnosis,He waited to answer any questions.I was very upset for the condition but he gave alternative solutions,& scheduled tests. Definitely would recommend this “CLEAN”office w An Intuitive Doctor & very nice workers"
"The doctor and his staff are amazing. My son has anxiety and they kept him calm and got him through his procedure with minimal discomfort. Highly recommend!!!"
"Incredible staff and Dr. Silverman was Incredible. I have a real phobia with doctors and he was so nice and he listen to me. He made me feel more comfortable then any other doctor. If you need a E.N.T. I highly recommend him. We need more Doctors like him.Yours TrulyRichard L Cole"
"This was my first visit to this practice. Appointment went seamlessly. Check-in was easy by using iPad; assistants very efficient and helpful and Dr. Silberman was great. I will be returning. A well run office! Highly recommend."
"The doctor, his assistant and the nursing staff made me feel so relaxed and at ease. The procedure was a little painful, but that is to be expected. I will definitely return to Dr Silberman for any further treatment."
"It was 3 yrs ago. Dr Seth Mc Afee observed me for 3 weeks with medication/scoping, then 1 month later (insurance) took a biopsy which led to a diagnoses of very early stage Laryngeal Cancer. Dr Seth 3 days later immediately referred me right away to NYC for a specialist. He was upfront and said "this is beyond my scope and do not want to wait any longer" I thank him for his early and immediate attention."
"Dr. Silberman was attentive to the concerns presented. We were able to schedule an appointment fast online with their new system. Staff was friendly in the office as always."
"There was very little wait time to be seen . The office was clean and professional. The Dr was extremely through and very caring. He listens to all your concerns and explained everything in detail."
"Dr. Silberman was very understanding, very polite and caring. Even the office staff was very polite, too. This doctor explain to me about my examination and prescribe me medications for the treatment. I would recommend this doctor highly to anyone. Thank you for being my doctor."
"Took my daughter here after having problems with her tonsils. Being that it’s a specialist I couldn’t believe how quickly they got us an appointment! When we got there the staff was very friendly and actually listened. Everyone there was easy to talk to and we were in and out without any ridiculous wait times. Definitely 5 star ⭐️ I’d give more if I could!"
"Visit with doctor was fine, he listened and explained things to me; however, my medication was not called in creating a problem. I tried to call the office at 4:50 using the extension given by the automated prompt, the call disconnected. I was leaving town the following morning and needed to have my medication called in to another location. That resulted in 6 calls, 4 answers, and only one person, Gabby, who took the time to both call and email the office manager for me. The other women connected me to the wrong extension. It was a terrible experience and truthfully because of this I am rethinking staying with this practice."
"From making the appointment to scheduling my next visit, the entire experience was professional, effortless, and pleasant. Dr. Silberman and his staff were thorough and caring, making my exam stress free. I walked out of the office knowing I was in good hands."
"Took my 8 year old daughter for an ear infection issue that we had been dealing with for two months, and was very pleased with our whole experience. The office staff were polite and efficient, the office was clean and updated. Doctor Silberman was amazing!! He was patient, attentive, knowledgeable, took the time to explain the issue and answer my questions and had an excellent bedside manner with my daughter. Most importantly, her issue is resolved and she's feeling much better. Thank you Dr. Silberman and staff!!!"
"The Dr. I had yesterday was extremely attentive. Also going above and beyond to help me with my issues. This was my 4th visit with this office but yesterday's visit was encouraging with this Dr. I will definitely use him again."
"Dr. Silverman is very professional, knowledgeable & thorough. He covers every angle & goes the extra mile to ensure he has exhausted every measure before the next step, which I appreciate. Dr. Silverman also has a pleasant personality with a great sense of humor which puts my Father & I at ease. My Father and I are both his patients. He is great for my Father’s ear wax issueshearing aids & both our sinuses.I’d also like to add His staff is wonderful. Friendly, professional & smart, quick."
"The doctor is knowledgeable and pleasant and has an excellent bedside manner with young children (my child is 4) and parents. He put us at ease about the cause of our issue and answered any questions I had. The only frustrating part of the entire experience is trying to get in touch with the office. It's extremely off-putting to have yo leave a message and wait for a call back every single time I call. Please hire more office workers, even if it's just to answer the phone and make appointments or triage calls."
"Dr was very professional and kind. Listened to my details of how I was feeling , didn’t interrupt me or make me feel insignificant as the previous Dr did."
"Extremely pleased with my whole experience with Coastal. My appointment was at 12:15 and I was walking out after being treated by 12:35. The staff was super friendly and Dr. Silberman was extremely knowledgeable and diagnosed and treated my problem with professionalism"
"Office staff is excellent. The Doctors and Audiologists are great. Everything is professional, prompt and accurate. No difficulties scheduling an appointment. Dr. Seth McAfee was my surgeon and the results could not have been better. I have to tell my wife to lower the volume now. I never thought my hearing would ever get better. Thanks to all at CENT!"
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