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Dr. Daren Kest, DO

Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology* Age 58
Dr. Daren Kest, DO
4.4 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Daren Kest, DO is a Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology Specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Dr. Daren Kest, DO
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Dr. Daren Kest, DO

Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology* Age 58
Rancho Mirage, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Daren Kest, DO is a Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology Specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA.

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Dr. Daren Kest, DO is a Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology Specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at MICHIGAN STATE University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Valleywise Health Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kest received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kest is board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleep Apnea
Allergic Rhinitis
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Sleep Apnea
Allergic Rhinitis
Dysphagia
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Head and Neck Cancer
Otitis Media
Tonsillitis
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Age Related Hearing Loss
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Anosmia
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Broken Nose
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Deviated Septum
Down Syndrome
Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Disorders
Ear Infection
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
ENT Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Facial Fracture
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gum Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Insomnia
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Jaw Fracture
Labyrinthine Dysfunction
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal Nerve Palsy
Laryngeal Paralysis
Laryngitis
Larynx Conditions
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Malignant Tumor of the Head and-or Neck
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Mixed Hearing Loss
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Nasal Cavity Cancer
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyp
Neck Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Cancer
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Diseases
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Secondary Malignancies
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinus Cancer
Sinus Disorders
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Sleep Disorders
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sore Throat
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Third-Degree Burns
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tracheitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Carcinoma
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Coblation Tonsillectomy
Ear Tube Placement
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Eyelid Surgery
Facial Reconstruction
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Glossectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Melanoma Removal
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Paracentesis
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Grafts
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Desert Cities Allergy and Otolaryngology
    39000 Bob Hope Dr # 202, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  2. 2 Desert Cities Allergy and Otolaryngology
    47170 Washington St # 120, La Quinta, CA 92253
  3. 3 Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center
    2525 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
  4. 4 District Medical Group
    2929 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Feb 07, 2018
Dr. Kest is so wonderful and caring. His staff was super helpful and everyone there really cares. Could not ask for a better ENT.
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Care Philosophy
  • I believe in caring for the patient from start to finish. Seeing them through their condition. Always keeping an open dialogue making them feel comfortable questioning and understanding the decisions being made in guiding their care.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Daren Kest, DO is a sleep medicine otolaryngology specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He specializes in Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Sleep Medicine
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Rhinology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Oakland General Hospital
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • MICHIGAN STATE University
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Daren Kest, DO is affiliated with Valleywise Health Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Daren Kest, DO holds board certification in Facial Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ