William J. Belles

Been going to Dr.Belles for years..best Dr. around!Just be patient--he"s worth the wait!

Dr Belles is amazing, I was seen in the emergency room on a Friday night and after X-rays of my throat, referred to Dr. Belles. He came in to the office on that Saturday for me despite his night shift at the hospital. He was spoken of very highly by the ER Doctor. I had 100% trust based on his reputation, his availability, and his confidence. His scoping technique was easy, walked me through step by step and assured me of my diagnosis and treatment everything would be fine. And it is!! Reading reviews about waiting, please don’t even think about it twice, if you have to wait, be patient, he is truly the best!

Absolutely the best ENT doctor in the area.

Amazing doctor! very thorough, patient and got me in when I was very much in need. Made me feel very comfortable and talked me through a procedure I was nervous about.

An absolutely amazing doctor. Pays attention to you and answers any questions you have. I have always had problems with my ears my whole life and he did one of my surgeries. I am doing a second with him as well! He is honestly one of the most kind and respectful doctors I have ever met. His staff is amazing and has never been rude to me, never rushed in person or on the phone. He is phenomenal at what he does. His wait times are a little long but that’s because he’s in surgery in the morning and then when he comes in gives his patients the attention they need and deserve. If you want somewhere quick where they don’t care about you in the long term... he’s not it. He wants to correct your problems to make sure you do not have to come back for the same thing again.

Such a lovely doctor. Yes I waited but I was told ahead of time that he gives individual attention to each patient that does get him backed up. Totally worth it.

Great experience as a first timer. I barely waited to be helped when I checked in. The staff and Dr. Belles were all very friendly and helpful. I especially liked how Dr. Belles really took his time to explain my conditions with me as well as my treatment options. I had a great visit and the doctor’s demeanor has really put me at ease so I highly recommend this clinic.

What I've heard from many people is that Dr Belles is amazing. Highly recommend.

I am a medical professional myself. I have actually worked with Dr. Belles at ECMC trauma rehab for many years in the past. The reason you wait in his office so long is because he is stretched so thin. There are not many ENT docs who want to work in the hospitals anymore. He never says no and as a result he has to go to many city hospitals to see inpatient ENT problems that many other docs don't want to bother with. I used to see him at ECMC at 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning-can you imagine! But that's what happens when you have facial trauma cases. He have to go at any hour of the day and night because of the critical nature of the work that he does in that setting. And often he'll be working in his office till midnight or after trying to take care of all the outpatient that need his expertise. Now remember that quality medical care is best when you are in the most experienced hands that take care of the most challenging problems. That means Dr. Belles. If you're concerned about how long you have to wait because he's overstretched beyond belief, maybe you better go to a concierge medical practice where they are overly concerned about the fancy waiting room and your patient experience. For me I'm more concerned about the quality of my medical care, not how nice the office staff is or is not, or how wonderfully comfortable the waiting room is. Frankly when I see that kind of setting I'm usually worried that there is more concern about the bottom line money and the business of medicine and that's why they try to make it so appealing. They may be good physicians also, but I bet you're going to be taken care of by a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant after the first visit while the physician maximizes income by doing surgery or procedures while the nurse practitioners and physician's assistants do all the long term care follow-ups. Even in some cases many of these concierge practices will have the nurse practitioner do most of the initial visit too. So choose what you want, an overworked, but most competent ENT physician who will take good care of you without trying to push you off to a NP or PA, or a smooth running medical mill. Actually we don't have an abundance of ENT docs in Buffalo so I don't even think there's one that runs a concierge ENT practice. But I'm just trying to get all of you who are critical to realize and learn that good medicine does not necessarily run smoothly and efficiently. But when it comes to your health don't you think that's a little more important than worrying about a pleasing office and experience. By the way when I go to see him I wait 60-120 mins. to see him too, but I bring lots of work with me that I do while I'm waiting so I lose no time whatsoever. What waiting time- I have none !! Get yourself one of the best ENT docs you'll find in any city..!

Dr. Belles is an excellent ENT and recommend him to anyone in need. Professional and he actually treats you like a human being not a number.