--- title: "Dr. Charles Suntra | Head and Neck Doctor in Modesto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Charles Suntra, M.D. practices Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery in Modesto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-charles-suntra-1046233589" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Charles Suntra, M.D. ![Charles Suntra, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/nCBOJbgu6uWElJMJ9YHiP4_aaGRnPp6nBciEqo_9JwM/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(709 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Charles Suntra, M.D. ## Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Accepting new patients ## Reconstructive Surgery - Accepting new patients [600 Coffee RoadModesto, CA 95355](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-550-4770](tel:+12095504770) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-charles-suntra-1046233589#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-charles-suntra-1046233589#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-charles-suntra-1046233589#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-charles-suntra-1046233589#provider-services) ## About Dr. Suntra Languages English and Spanish (Basic) Gender Male Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Family Practice Resident Teaching as Volunteer Clinical Faculty Patient care for Health Services Agency, Stanislaus County. ## Education and training **Medical school:** St. Louis University School Of Medicine **Internship:** Boston University School of Medicine, General Surgery **Residency:** Boston University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery **Fellowship:** Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Park Central Institute, St. Louis, MO ## Board certifications - Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Memorial Medical Center Modesto ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Main Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/main-clinic-600-coffee-road-1043246806) 600 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4770](tel:+12095504770) 209-550-4835 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Adenoidectomy - Chronic Ear Infection Treatment - Ear Infection Treatment - Ear surgery - Endocrine surgery - Endoscopic sinus surgery - Evaluation and Treatment for Swallowing Disorders - Evaluation and Treatment for Voice and Larynx Disorders - Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery - Facial Trauma Surgery - Hearing Restoration - Laryngectomee Rehabilitation - Maxillofacial surgery - Nasal surgery - Parathyroidectomy - Parotid Gland Surgery - Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction - Sinus surgery - Skull Base Neoplasms And Surgery - Speech Disorder Treatment - Surfer's ear surgery - Surgery of the Middle Ear and Outer Ear - Thyroid surgery - Thyroidectomy - Tonsillectomy ### Conditions - Acute bacterial sinusitis - Acute rhinosinusitis - Adenoiditis - Airway disorders - Breathing problems - Chronic ear infection - Corneal Infection - Decompression Illness & Other Dive-Related Injuries - Dysphagia - Facial Problems and Injuries - Facial Trauma - Fungal Rhinosinusitis - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - Hearing aid problems - Hearing loss - Heart Rhythm Disorder - Nasal Trauma - [Obstructive sleep apnea](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/snoring-and-sleep-apnea) - [Pediatric allergies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-allergies-and-immunology) - Salivary gland disorders - Salivary gland tumor - Sinonasal tumors - Sinus disease - Skull Base Tumor - [Sleep apnea](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/snoring-and-sleep-apnea) - Speech disorder - Tonsillitis - Voice disorders ### Reasons for visit - Allergy management - Head and Neck Cancer Care - Hearing aid services - Hearing Loss Care - [Pediatric ear, nose, and throat](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-ear-nose-and-throat-care) ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Head and neck oncologic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-oncologic-surgery) - [Reconstructive plastic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/reconstructive-plastic-surgery) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Anwuli A. 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Anyah, D.O.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-anwuli-a-anyah-1046247630) (471) Main Clinic Modesto 600 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4770](tel:+12095504770) #### Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Accepting new patients - ![Aren Francis](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/i4DbDNlKhih8NeNHdIF6kr6NpxBGK5s3SFvjHd905Z0/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Aren Francis, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aren-francis-1046232306) (735) Main Clinic (Modesto) 600 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4770](tel:+12095504770) #### Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - Accepting new patients - ![Hamid R. Amirsheybani](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/98avg24UevqpiNyijaptNgRXOdHFVGwLMJhYmMiy9kU/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Hamid R. Amirsheybani, M.D., FACS](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-hamid-r-amirsheybani-1046236585) (300) Main Clinic Modesto 600 Coffee Road Floor 3 Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4726](tel:+12095504726) #### Plastic Surgery - Accepting new patients - Please call for availability #### Reconstructive Surgery - Accepting new patients ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. 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