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Dr. Ayal Willner, MD

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) | Otolaryngic Allergy

A board-certified pediatric otolaryngologist and head and heck surgeon, Dr. Ayal Willner welcomes patients at Southern California Ear, Nose and Throat (SCENT) in Long Beach, CA. He and his team perform balloon sinuplasty, sleep apnea treatment, tonsillectomy, thyroid cancer surgery, vertigo treatment, and hearing loss treatment. SCENT is one of Southern California’s premiere ENT practices, specializing in both pediatric and adult general ENT disorders. As an otolaryngologist, Dr. Wilner specializes in the head and neck, ranging from hearing loss to cancer. His areas of clinical expertise encompass pediatric otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Licensed to practice in the state of California, he has a remarkable professional journey that spans three decades. Dr. Wilner is a board member and participating surgeon with Mending Kids, which helps to provide free healthcare for disadvantaged kids across the globe. As such, Dr. Wilner has participated in 14 missions to Tanzania and Guatemala. He speaks both English and Hebrew, and he is actively involved in global ENT and interventional cardiology symposiums.
Dr. Ayal Willner, MD
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Cornell University
  • Accepting new patients

Medical Mysteries | Vertigo Treatment | Ayal Willner, MD

Understanding Vertigo: When the World Feels Like It’s SpinningVertigo isn’t a condition itself—it’s a symptom that makes you feel like you or your surroundings are spinning, even...

Wellness Workshop | Tracheomalacia | Ayal Willner, MD

Understanding Tracheomalacia: Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentTracheomalacia is a condition where the cartilage in the windpipe (trachea) is weak or underdeveloped, causing the...

Wellness Workshop | Dysphagia | Ayal Willner, MD

Understanding Dysphagia: When Swallowing Becomes DifficultDysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. While occasional trouble swallowing—like eating too fast or...

Diagnosis Demystified | Sinusitis Causes and Treatments | Ayal Willner, MD

Understanding Sinusitis: Causes and TreatmentsSinusitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the sinus tissues, can cause discomfort and disrupt daily life. Understanding...

Health in Focus Series | Understanding Ear Infections | Ayal Willner, MD

Understanding Ear Infections: A Comprehensive GuideEar infections are prevalent and can be incredibly painful. In this article, we'll explore the causes, symptoms, and who is...

Patient Education Series | Pediatric ENT Procedures | Ayal Willner, MD

These common surgical interventions play a vital role in addressing various issues, from breathing problems to infections, and from speech development to better sleep.  Adenoidectomy...

Spotlight Video | Why Have A Septoplasty? | Ayal Willner, MD

Ayal Willner, MD is an Established Otolaryngologist at Southern California Ear, Nose, and Throat in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Ayal Willner is a board-certified otolaryngologist who...