Your Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors in Vista, California
Selecting a healthcare provider is an important decision. At North County Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgery, we offer healthcare options that honor your values and respect your needs. Our practice is made up of a team of exceptional, experienced professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare in the most responsive and caring environment possible. Our staff has a total of over 100 years of experience. Learn more about us below:
Anton M. Kushnaryov, MD
Dr. Kushnaryov received his BS degree in Art from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He attended medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School - Twin Cities. After a general surgery internship, he completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Diego. While in residency he was a research fellow at the UC San Diego Cartilage Tissue Engineering Lab and has a variety of publications to his name. Following residency, he was in private practice in Santa Rosa, California before returning to San Diego. Dr. Kushnaryov is a board-certified general Otolaryngologist who treats the full spectrum of otolaryngologic conditions with a particular interest in head and neck cancer, skin cancer excision and reconstruction, sinus, thyroid, parathyroid and saliva gland surgery. In addition to his practice at North County ENT, he has an active role in training Resident surgeons at the VA Medical Center in La Jolla. Outside of medical practice, he enjoys oil painting, gardening and spending time with his wife and children. He is a talented artist with work displayed in numerous exhibitions, including in the permanent collection at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Amit Date, MD
Dr. Amit Date joined North County Ear, Nose, and Throat in November 2024. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where he also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) through the Medical Scholars Program. Dr. Date completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency at Southern Illinois University College of Medicine, serving as Chief Resident in his final year.
Board-certified in Otolaryngology, Dr. Date specializes in both adult and pediatric ENT care, with a focus on minimally invasive nasal airway and sinus procedures. Before joining North County ENT, he was the Department Chair of Otolaryngology at Christie Clinic in Champaign, Illinois, and an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where he mentored medical students and contributed to ENT research.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Date enjoys traveling and cooking with his partner Rachel and their English Bulldog, Fitzwilliam.
Judy, Front Office and Referral Specialist
Judy was born in Oceanside and grew up in Fallbrook. She has over 3 decades of experience in the medical field in North County San Diego and has extensive knowledge of the medical network in the area. She has been working at North County ENT for over 17 years. When she is not working, she enjoys gardening, shopping and going to the beach. She is the mother of 2 adult children and honorary mother of her Yorkie, Honey.
Kelly, Lead Medical Assistant
With almost 30 years of experience in the medical field, Kelly has worked in cardiology, pediatric and adolescent medicine and head and neck surgery. Her ambition, attention to detail and empathy make her a valuable member of our care team. You’ll find her working hard to help keep our practice running smoothly while providing excellent patient care. When she is not working she spends her time exploring the great outdoors, raising her flock of chickens and spending time with her 4 children and 2 grandchildren.
Linda, Surgical Care Coordinator
Linda is our Surgical Care Coordinator and skillfully guides our patients through the surgical process. She has worked in healthcare for over 25 years. Born in Encinitas, she is delighted to serve the North County San Diego community where she has lived all of her life. She also enjoys spending time with her family, baking and travel.
Stephany, Medical Assistant
Stephany is the newest member of our team. In addition to her work here as a Medical Assistant, she is a full time student on her way to becoming a nurse. She is intelligent, capable and caring. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Hear from Our Patients
“Great office staff, always sees patients AT appt time. Great admin to work thru insurance issues. And most importantly, a doctor who is highly capable, who cares about tracking down all leads to solve health complaints. She is restoring my confidence in the medical system.”
— Rachel in Solana Beach, CA
“Very nice and friendly doctor ... did an excellent job on my thyroid surgery. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field. Glad my doctor recommended her to do the surgery. You are in good hands with her. The staff are very nice too.”
– Cora in Cardiff by the Sea