Esther X Vivas Emory Faculty
Esther X Vivas Emory Faculty

Esther X Vivas, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Neurotology, Otolaryngology, Otology

4.8 - 410 Ratings

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 9, Atlanta, GA 30308
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About

Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology, 2012
Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology- Subspecialty in Neurotology, 2014

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Associate Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2013

Locations

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast
Medical Office Tower, Fl 9
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 overall rating 410 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.8 Provider explained things clearly
4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-01

Dr. Vivas is extraordinary. A gift!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

My first visit, doctor was very thorough, explanations were perfect. She was not in a hurry and I learned more from her about my condition than my previous doctors.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-24

Dr. Vivas is terrific, clinically and personally. I would recommend her to anyone in Atlanta with serious ear conditions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

Dr. Vivas is an excellent doctor, very patience and very knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-21

Very honest and forthcoming about treatment I needed. Very concerned about my financial situation. I loved that.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Very good

1 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

Doctor was unconcerned

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-10

Dr Vivas always great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-10

Love this dr and staff

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Dr. Vivas is very knowledgeable, understanding and caring. She is working very hard at getting me well and explains what she is going to do

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-17

She was excellent in every aspect. Super professional and crazy knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-13

My doctor was very knowledgeable and she explained everything with lots of patience. She is very kind and sweet with my health problems

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-23

1st time there but would tell anyone that this is the place to go...

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-23

Dr Vivas has a great sense of humor and she took great care to keep me informed and confident about the treatment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-11

The best ent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

The Doctor and PA's were Fantastic! Very kind and informative. Answering all my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

Dr. Vivas is the BEST! We love how calming and confident she is. She always provides us with positive outlooks, confidence in her ability, and delivers that care exceptionally well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

Dr. Vivas was amazing very clear in her explanations of Menieres disease and my treatment options and I finally feel that after suffering for 40 years with this disease I'm finally getting the help that that I need to manage it

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-27

Dr. Vivas as always very aware of me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-25

Dr was very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-23

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-14

She was patient, informative and clearly an expert in her field while remaining very approachable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-11

I would recommend Dr Vivas but mostly to people living in Atlanta and used to the complex nature of Emory

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-07

Excelente experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-04

Dr. Vivas is always professional and friendly . She listens to my concerns and offers great advice . I am very grateful she's my doctor. I will definitely recommend Dr. Vivas to my family and friends!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-30

I think Dr. Vivas is excellent and I would recommend her to anyone.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-26

NP was awesome took time out to explain everything in detail and made sure I understood everything she said.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-10

Dr. Vivas was very friendly and explained that she removed the cyst that was noncancerous from my right ear.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-28

Dr. Vivas is a wonderful, caring physician. I feel she is always trying to make sure I have the very best outcome from my cochlear implant and the repair of the puncture in my eardrum. I love Dr. Vivas and would highly recommend her to anyone with hearing problems.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-13

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-08

Physician was very thorough in explanations, talked slowly which is important for a hearing impaired person., and offered good feedback to questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Doctor listen to my problem and found a solution

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-28

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-26

Dr Vivas has been an exceptional doctor from the start of my tumor journey. She is calm and gentle and seems to take all the time needed to explain everything. She NEVER seems rushed. ALWAYS has her patient in mind.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-19

I would recommend all the stafff members for the person that took me to my room from the emergency room to my release. This experience was wonderful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

Unbelievably good! The gold standard for care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-08

Dr. Vivas always shows the greatest concern for my issues and communicates so I feel heard.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-01

Dr. Vivas was thorough, competent & listened. I'd recommend her fully.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-26

I will definitely recommend this facility if I get the opportunity

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-07

Dr. Vivas is kind, professional and considerate.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

She was tremendous, as always.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-20

Great experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

Dr Esther Vivas is an excellent doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-07

I have nothing but praise for Dr. Vivas and her staff.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-27

I was impressed with Dr. Vivas. She explained why we should take a watch and wait approach versus doing anything. The possible risks of treating my vestibular schwannoma far outweighed the possible positives.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-20

I love Dr. Vivas!!! Staff too!!

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

The doctor was nice and provided good information, but I felt rushed during my appointment. She was running behind, so I think she was rushing me to try to catch up. I had some additional quiestions, but didn't feel like I could ask them because she was in a hurry.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-27

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-25

Love all the employees! So nice and helpful!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-20

Dr Vivas is great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-14

I am already recommending Dr. Vivas

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-07

All very well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-04

Dr Vivas best doctor I deal with. Top notch

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-25

Very good service and professionalism

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-24

Dr. Vivas is the first doctor, ENT, or assistant who actually took my concern as real. I told Dr. Vivas I had a puncture in my right eardrum that never healed. She said it was hard to find but that there was definitely a hole in my eardrum and that would have to be repaired before we could go ahead with a cochlear implant. The ENT surgeon at my regular office was so emphatic there was no hole that he said I did not need to use an ear plug and could go ahead and get water in my ear. But I know that twice I have gotten fluid in that ear and it has gone down into my throat and I have ended up with two severe ear infections causing an extreme loss of hearing in that ear. Thank you so much Dr. Vivas for actually believing and listening to me and going the extra step to search for a rather well hidden hole. I feel so extremely confident in Dr. Vivas and her ability to not only help me but to actually believe I know what I'm talking about. I feel so blessed. Thank you.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-19

Good job

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-14

Overall, was a very good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-06

Dr. Vivas is great! Highly recommend her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

Dr. Vivas took time to listen AND she took time to provide understandable answers.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

Dr. Vivas was exceptonal!! She asked what I understood what my condition was with previous appointments with my doctor at home. She went through each detail of her findings. Asked my permission for treatment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-28

Dr. Vivas and Sarah Holds worth are both excellent providers. I have only good experiences with both of them.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-28

Excellent service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-24

I can not say enough good things about Dr. Vivas. She is truly a one in a million doctor from her bedside manner to her knowledge of medicine to her kind and caring nature. She is truly wonderful and a godsend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-24

All was fine.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-09

Dr. Vivas is one of the BEST doctors!I can't thank her enough for all she does.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-09

Dr Vivas is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-07

Dr.Vivas is great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-11

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-10

Dr. Vivas is an amazingly brilliant and caring doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-08

Dr Vivas was very patient explaining and answering all my question and explained what to expect with recovery at my post op appointment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-07

Dr. Vivas has been very attentive and has listened to my concerns. I believe my complications are unique, need to give healing a little more time.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-05

Excellent! Listened and cared. Very professional!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-01

Dr Vivas is excellent and caring

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-28

Dr Vivas is the best! She did my first cochlear now will be my 2nd she listens to her patients and is very thorough. She's so pleasant!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-23

Exceedingly caring, informative and respectful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

Fine

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-03

Dr Vivas was very thorough. She asked questions, she listened. I truly felt heard and felt like she cared.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Dr Vivas was very patient and explained my condition in detail and comforting in explanation of future treatment.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-09

Dr. Vivas is a very skilled doctor but her bedside manner can be fairly detached.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-11

Excellent as always. Very emphatic on my pain and explained the why . Which I very much appreciated!

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2013
  • Residency: Montefiore Medican Center, Otolaryngology, 2011
  • Internship: Montefiore Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2007
  • Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, MD, 2006

Board Certifications

  • Neurotology, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2014
  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2012

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
    American Neurotology Society
    North American Skull Base Society
    Asociacìon Pan-Americana de Otorhinolaryngologia
    Metro Atlanta Educational Society in Otolaryngology 
    Georgia Society of Otolaryngology