ENT Doctors and Audiologists in Carlsbad, CA

Her interest in medicine began after volunteering at a convalescent home where she saw the residents’ great need for compassionate care. After graduation from PA school, she returned to San Diego to begin her career in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In this role, she worked at a skilled nursing facility, similar to where she first fell in love with the field. Subsequently, she worked in primary care, gaining a breadth of knowledge while having the privilege of working to improve outcomes and share the joys and sorrows of health and life with her patients.

As part of your care team at San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, Emily recognizes the honor it is to be trusted with your health. She is ready to partner with you to solve problems and address concerns with accessible education, clinically sound recommendations, and advanced technical procedures.

In her free time, Emily enjoys gardening, reading, attending concerts, and relaxing with her friends, family, and cats, Kip and Gonzo.

Dawn has more than 20 years of experience in the surgical profession and has been with San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists since 2015. She is dedicated to excellence and takes pride in delivering the highest standard of patient care and service.

As Practice Manager, Dawn is committed to fostering a professional, supportive environment that enhances the overall patient experience. In addition to her leadership responsibilities, she also works in the operating room as a surgical technician, assisting Dr. Dent.

She is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and holds certifications as a National Surgical Technologist, Medical Assistant, and Otolaryngology Practice Manager. Outside of work, Dawn enjoys floating in her pool, hiking, and attending Padres baseball games with family and friends.

Dawn, the manager of this ENT clinic, is a truly exceptional person. Greg & Mary.
Greg S.
5 stars
11/3/18

Dawn was an excellent nurse. Very informative and caring. Everyone there was very helpful and supportive.
J.E.
5 stars
9/6/22

Dedicated to the pursuit of better hearing and communication, Dr. Faga is passionate about helping individuals understand hearing loss, the treatment process, and tinnitus management. With a deep understanding of how hearing loss and tinnitus can affect daily activities, she is compassionate in her care and committed to bettering quality of life through personalized treatment.

Born and raised in the DC area, Dr. Faga traded museums for beaches and is loving life in North County. Outside of Audiology, Rachel enjoys being outdoors, playing guitar and singing, weightlifting, and the antics of her two cats.

Before returning to San Diego, Dr. Bracken served as Director of the Voice, Swallow, and Airway Center at a major academic medical center, where he led a multidisciplinary program caring for patients with complex voice, airway, and swallowing disorders.

He completed advanced fellowship training in Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), following residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Diego. He also completed a year of National Institutes of Health research in neuro-laryngology focused on developing noninvasive technologies to evaluate voice and swallowing function. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas School of Medicine at Houston.

Dr. Bracken’s approach to caring for the voice is shaped by both his medical expertise and his experience as a performing artist. As a former Houston Grand Opera performer with undergraduate training in vocal performance and choral education, he brings a unique perspective to caring for singers, performers, and all professional voice users—including teachers, attorneys, broadcasters, voice actors, clergy, public speakers, and others who rely on their voice every day.

His surgical expertise includes advanced awake endoscopic procedures, laser microsurgery, vocal fold microsurgery, and surgery of the throat and trachea.

Dr. Bracken believes the best outcomes come from personalized, collaborative care. He partners closely with speech-language pathologists and physicians across multiple specialties to provide patient-centered treatment that helps people regain their voice, swallow with confidence, breathe more comfortably, and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

Outside of work, Dr. Bracken enjoys spending time with his family, making music, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.