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A Team of Professionals Providing a Full Range of Services to the Residents of the Central San Joaquin Valley

Our Practice
CCENT is a prominent otolaryngology practice that was
established in 1966. Our practice and facilities are located between Los Angeles
and San Francisco. We currently have eight ENT physicians with general
otolaryngology and sub-specialty
expertise. We enjoy an affiliation with University of
California San Francisco. We thrive in a community with five major hospitals
and complement your care with excellent support services. Our on-site ambulatory surgery center is outfitted with advanced resources like
image guidance technology.
Our support services include:
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Audiology |
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Videostroboscopy |
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Hearing Aid Dispensing |
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Excellent administrative management |
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Speech Therapy & Voice Analysis |
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Our Physicians
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Carl C. Askren, MD |
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Ioana S. Schipor, MD |
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Marvin C. Beil, MD |
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Bret E. Sherman, MD, Ph.D. |
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Allen M. Evans, MD |
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Richard A. Weinberg, MD |
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Sam Y. Kim, MD |
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Paul T. Yun, MD |
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Brent J. Lanier, MD |
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Stephen I. Zuniga, MD |
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Jerry L. Moore, MD |
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Michael M. Talty, PA |

Otolaryngology
Board Certified Surgeons and Physician Assistant with Sub-Specialists in Head & Neck Surgery, Pediatrics, Sleep Disorders and Vertigo

Diagnostic Audiology
Comprehensive Onsite Testing including Audiometry, Tympanometry, Acoustic Reflex Testing, Videonystagmography, Otoacoustic Emmissions, and Epley
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Jasmit Bal, Au.D., CCC-A |
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Michelle Bishop, M.A., CCC-A |
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D. Krystin Farrell, Au.D., CCC-A |
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Shena Martin, M.A., CCC-A |
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Mark G. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A |

Speech & Language Pathology
Professional Voice Analysis, Videostroboscopy Diagnosis, and Treatment of Speech and Language Disorders
 Otolaryngologists on Staff
All CCENT physicians are BOARD CERTIFIED, which means that our ENT physicians have completed several years of post-graduate specialty training and have passed the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery examinations.
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Allen M. Evans, M.D.
Medical Degree: Washington University, St. Louis, 1986
Internship: Washington University Medical School
Residency: Washington University, St. Louis
Board Certified
Practicing in Central Valley since 1992
Specialties include head and neck surgery and disorders of the professional voice |
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Sam Y. Kim, M.D.
Medical Degree: New York Medical College 1998
Internship: Madigan Army Medical Center, 1999
Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center, 2004
Board Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology, 2005
Dr. Sam Kim joined CCENT in 2007 after serving his obligation with the United States Army. He originally hails from Orange County, California. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in biochemistry, Dr. Kim started medical school in New York. His time in the military afforded him a unique opportunity to treat patients around the world. He has now happily returned to California and settled in the Central Valley with his family. Dr. Kim enjoys a broad scope of practice of otolaryngology to include pediatrics, sinus disease, rhinology and head/neck disorders. |
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Brent J. Lanier, M.D.
Medical Degree: Colorado Medical School, Cum Laude 1978
Internship: University of California, Davis
Residency: University of Washington, Seattle
Board Certified
Practiced in Central Valley since 1983
Specialties include pediatric otolaryngology, breathing disorders, and clinical research |
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Ioana S. Schipor, M.D.
Medical Degree: Albert Einstein College of Medicine 2000
Internship: University of Pennsylvania 2001
Residency: University of Pennsylvania 2005
Board Certified 2006
Practicing in Central Valley since 2005 |
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Bret E. Sherman, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Degree: University of California, Davis, 1995
Internship: University of California, Davis, 1996
Residency: University of California, Davis, 2001
Practicing in Central Valley since 2001
Specialties include facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, sleep disorders and LPR |
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Richard A. Weinberg, M.D., FACS
Medical Degree: University of Michigan Medical School 1966
Internship: University of Michigan 1967
Residency : University of Cincinnati 1968-73
Board Certified 1973
Practiced in Central Valley since 1975 |
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Paul T. Yun, M.D., FACS
Medical Degree: University of California, Davis, 1995
Internship: Jacobi Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1996
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2000
Board Certified, 2001
Dr. Paul Yun came to Fresno in 1982. After graduating from Bullard High School (Class of ’87), Dr. Yun attended Stanford University, followed by UC Davis Medical School. He then went to New York City for his ENT training. During his residency, he met and married his wife, Allie.
Dr. Yun returned to Fresno in 2001 and has been with CCENT ever since. He is Board Certified and enjoys taking care of the variety of patients within the specialty. His interests include nasal and sinus surgery, surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, and head and neck surgery.
Away from the office, Dr. Yun stays busy with his 3 young children and enjoys playing golf.
Professional Associations:
Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow of American College of Surgeons |
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Michael M. Talty, M.S., PA-C
Physician Assistant Certification: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 1998
Master of Science Degree- Physician Assistant: University of Medicine and Dentistry 1998
Bachelor of Science Degree – Physician Assistant: Rutgers University 1998
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Practicing in Central Valley since 2005 |

Patient Resources
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American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Is Your Physician Board Certified? Call to Verify Board Certification
1-800-776-CERT (1-800-776-2378)
This toll free service informs you if a physician is certified by a Board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
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Comprehensive treatment and surgery for disorders of the Ear, Nose & Throat by a team of Board Certified Surgeons and highly trained healthcare professionals. |
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Specialized rehabilitative hearing services focused on counseling, an individualized process of hearing aid consultation, evaluation and fitting, and hearing evaluations from a highly educated staff of Audiologists. |
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Comprehensive diagnostic services provided by a team of Audiology specialists. Individualized evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders of hearing and balance. |
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State-Of-The-Art Ambulatory Surgery Center Staffed by Nursing Professionals with Special Expertise in ENT and Plastic Surgery Care. |
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CCENT offers pharmaceutical patient research studies coordinated with our physicians on qualified ENT and Allergy patient volunteers. |
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Professional Voice Analysis, Videostroboscopy Diagnosis, and Treatment of Speech and Language Disorders. |
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Fresno Office
1351 E. Spruce Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-3303 |
Visalia Office
202 W. Willow, Suite 204
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-1800 |
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