Templeton Specialty Center - ENT
Templeton Specialty Center is a multi-specialty clinic for patient care. We believe that each doctor and patient become a team and work together in finding the best treatment plan. Our health center offers treatment for conditions related to Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat conditions We also offer services for Gastroenterology, Women's Health Services, and Nephrology.
Meet our Expert Team
Zach VandeGriend, MD – Otolaryngology, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist
Dr. VandeGriend grew up in Oregon. After graduating Cum Laude at Willamette University where he was an all-conference pitcher, received his medical degree from Loma Linda University, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then went on to complete residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan followed by additional fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.
Dr. VandeGriend is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Away from work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids as well as international travel.
Templeton Specialty Center
There is free parking in parking lot in front of the building.
- Nasal Obstruction
- Perforated Eardrum
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Voice Disorders/Hoarseness
- Nose Bleeds
- Thyroid Nodules
- Swallowing Problems
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Parotid Masses
- Neck Masses
- Pediatric sleep apnea
- Facial fractures
- Facial skin cancers
- Parotidectomy
- Excision benign neck masses
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Septoplasty and turbinate surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Lymph Node Excision
- Thyroidectomy
- Rhinoplasty
- Skin cancer treatment and reconstruction
Pacific Central Coast Health Centers contracts with most health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, and provides health care services that fit your health plan benefits. If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, contact the office where you would like to be seen and our staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- CenCal
- Cigna
- Coventry – First Health
- Health Net
- Healthsmart – Interplan
- MCS
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Multiplan – Beech Street
- Networks by Design
- Physicians Choice Medical Group
- United Healthcare
- United Tricare
- Western Growers
What makes our expert ENT team at Dignity Health’s Templeton Street Specialty Center stand out?
Templeton Specialty Center - ENT provides a friendly and positive atmosphere for patients. We believe your journey to better health should be as exceptional as the Central Coast itself. We're not just another ENT practice; we're a dedicated and compassionate team, deeply rooted in the San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara communities, committed to elevating your ear, nose, and throat care experience. What truly sets us apart is our unwavering blend of cutting-edge expertise and genuine, personalized attention. From employing the most advanced diagnostic tools and innovative treatments to taking the time to listen intently to your concerns and develop a tailored plan, we're here to deliver not just solutions, but peace of mind. Experience the difference that comes from a team passionate about your well-being, right here in your own backyard.
We are accepting new patients and look forward to meeting and caring for your health care needs.