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Dr. Joel Ernster, MD

Dr. Joel Ernster, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Ernster, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

3030 N Circle Dr Ste 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Telehealth available
(719) 867-7800

Dr. Ernster 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. Ernster 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
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ernster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ernster

4.6

47 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
87%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Joy Marshall – Oct 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Eileen – Aug 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Arthur Griessrr – Jul 07, 2020
Dr. Ernster's Reply –
Thank you for writing this fabulous review!!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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James – Jul 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Yuronda Wilson – Jul 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jim – May 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mary Moorhead – May 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 03, 2020
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Thanks for the great review!!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Rolf Philipsen – Feb 20, 2020
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Thank you for the wonderful review!!
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 04, 2020
Thank you so much for writing this very kind...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jerry Van Horn – Dec 12, 2019
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Thanks for the awesome review!!
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 10, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write this...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Barb Dwayer – Oct 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 12, 2019
Dr. Ernster's Reply –
Thank you for the excellent review!!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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M Russell – Aug 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bk – Jul 27, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

I have interest in all aspects of an individual's health. However, I have devoted my career to managing three challenging conditions: voice & swallowing problems; nasal & sinus disorders; mouth, throat & facial skin cancers. I have attended national...read more

biography

Dr Joel Ernster grew up in Colorado Springs, attending St. Mary's High School.  He attended Regis University, graduating summa cum laude, with majors in biology, chemistry, and history. He then enrolled in the Master's in Public Health (MPH)...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

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  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Exempla St Joseph Hospital|st. Joseph S Hospital/children S Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1981
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. Ernster is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail3030 N Circle Dr Ste 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80909
    1
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

      16420 W US Highway 24
      Woodland Park, CO 80863

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

      92%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      11% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

      2635 N 7th St
      Grand Junction, CO 81501
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital

      2222 N Nevada Ave
      Colorado Springs, CO 80907
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality