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Dr. David Shonka Jr, MD

Dr. David Shonka Jr, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. David Shonka Jr, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Shonka Jr has extensive experience in Endocrine Surgical Procedures. He is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (35 reviews)

UVA Health ENT Clinic

415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2200 Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-5700

Dr. Shonka Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shonka Jr specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shonka Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shonka Jr

4.9

35 ratings, 29 with a written review
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Shonka treats cancer at the UVA Cancer Center in Charlottesville, VA. He is an Associate Professor within the Head & Neck Surgical Oncology division of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery department.

biography

Dr. Shonka treats cancer at the UVA Cancer Center in Charlottesville, VA. He is an Associate Professor within the Head & Neck Surgical Oncology division of the Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery department.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Shonka Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    UVA Health ENT Clinic

    UVA Health ENT Clinic415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2200 Charlottesville, VA 22903
    1

    UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center

    UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center1240 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
    2

    UVA Health Head and Neck Surgery Clinic

    UVA Health Head and Neck Surgery Clinic1240 Lee St # 2 Charlottesville, VA 22908
    3

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    UVA Health University Medical Center1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UVA Health Sciences Center

      1215 Lee St
      Charlottesville, VA 22908
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

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