David S Kaba, MD
Otolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 2-12
- Child 2-18
- Adolescent 12-21
- Adult 18-40
- Adult 18-65
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout David S Kaba
About The Provider
David Kaba, MD, is a distinguished otolaryngology (ENT) specialist with a unique combination of expertise in surgery, immunology, allergies and the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, making his practice a vital asset to the Tillamook County community. With an MD and a PhD in immunology, Dr. Kaba’s extensive training and broad experience have established him as the longest-serving otolaryngology specialist on the northern Oregon coast, from Astoria to Lincoln City.
Originally from southern Oregon, he has a deep-rooted passion for science, learning and the Oregon Coast, where he plans to retire. Beyond medicine, Dr. Kaba is a second-degree Judo black belt, embracing patience under pressure — a philosophy that enriches his medical practice.
Provider Type
Physician
Expertise
Education
Oregon Health & Science University
Medical SchoolMayo Graduate School of Medicine
Internship ProgramMayo Graduate School of Medicine
Residency ProgramRatings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
177 ratings, 20 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Amazing care from this particular doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Kaba has a heart of gold! He answers all your questions and listens to you. He is one in a million! We need more doctors like him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Kaba is the only doctor I get excited to go see. He is an amazing doctor and explains things in a way that you understand. Great guy!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
I absolutely love Dr. Kaba!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
Would recommend him to anyone who needed to see an ENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I love Dr. Kaba. I feel he really went up and above with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
Dr. KABA is a good communicator; he listens and clearly explains. I have confidence in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Dr. Kaba is and excellent talented Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
Dr. Kaba was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
You guys are doing great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Dr Kaba is an excellent communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
This doctor has been the best I have ever seen in that building!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very confident, enthusiastic about his job. Excellent Explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
I felt Dr. Kaba really listened to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2024
Dr Kaba took all the time needed to answer and explain all questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2024
Dr Kaba is an asset to the Tillamook hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
I was a little nervous about the exam. Dr. Kaba described what he would do during the exam and I was reassured and more comfortable about the process. He was quite knowledgeable and described what the symptoms I had been experiencing were probably caused by and why he was prescribing more tests.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
One of the best providers (Dr Kaba) I have experienced and I a retired nurse and 78 years old
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2024
Thanks Dr' Kaba
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Dr Kaba was a great ENT experience- feel very fortunate.