Summary

Dr. Michael Holtel treats hearing loss, hearing loss in children, and serous otitis media, and performs excision of nonmelanoma skin cancer, middle ear surgery, and endoscopic sinus surgery. He has practiced otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and plastic surgery for 42 years and is affiliated with Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital.

Dr. Holtel earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine and sees patients in San Diego and Coronado, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Holtel 4.29 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel has 6 locations

Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego

2929 Health Center Dr Ste 603San Diego, CA 92123

Sharp Rees-Stealy Scripps Ranch

10670 Wexford StSan Diego, CA 92131
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sharp Coronado Hospital

250 Prospect PlCoronado, CA 92118

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital For Women And Newborns

3003 Health Center DrSan Diego, CA 92123

Sharp Memorial Hospital

7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery
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42 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English, Swedish, French, German
San Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Cooper Medical School Of Rowan University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Ray Holtel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tonsil Removal (Tonsillectomy)
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Michael Ray Holtel holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Holtel's NPI number is 1073584397.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Michael Holtel speak?
Dr. Michael Holtel speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Holtel affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Holtel is affiliated with Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital.
Does Dr. Michael Holtel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Holtel accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Michael Holtel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Michael Holtel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Michael Holtel accepting new patients?
Dr. Michael Holtel has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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