Dr. Richard Sterling, MD

Dr. Richard Sterling, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
630 Salem Ave., Woodbury, NJ
4.79
“Very quick, friendly, helpful, and listened to my symptoms and concerns. I really appreciated my care!”
Thompson G.February 12, 2026
Excellent wait time
97% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.79

Average wait time

4.78

Bedside manner

4.86
“Very quick, friendly, helpful, and listened to my symptoms and concerns. I really appreciated my care!”
Thompson G.February 12, 2026
“Both Dr. Sterling and the rest of the staff were friendly, efficient and frank. They also gladly respected my wish of preferred name despite my official paperwork, which was a nice surprise!”
Jason M.May 18, 2023

About Dr. Richard Sterling

Dr. Sterling attended Temple University School of Medicine. He then moved south and completed his residency in Otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Sterling practiced otolaryngology outside of Charleston for over 27 years prior to moving back to the area. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy “As an otolaryngologist, I am privileged to treat both adult patients who have a wide range of medical and surgical problems. While maintaining a broad scope of practice, I do have particular interest in upper airway disorders including nasal and sinus disease and head and neck disease. I am very excited to become a part of this community. After many years of practice, I still love taking care of patients. I am deeply committed to providing high quality patient care

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Ear eustachian tube disorders
Chronic nose and throat inflammation due to allergies
Chronic sinusitis
Swimmer's ear
Hearing loss and impairment
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Ear eustachian tube disorders
Chronic nose and throat inflammation due to allergies
Chronic sinusitis

Office locations

Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy (1 of 2)
630 Salem Ave., Woodbury, NJ 08096
Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy (2 of 2)
570 Egg Harbor Rd, Ste B2, Sewell, NJ 08080
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Temple University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Medical University of South Carolina (Residency)

Professional memberships

  • American Rhinologic Society
  • American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1184712895

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.79
Wait time
4.78
Bedside manner
4.86
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Very quick, friendly, helpful, and listened to my symptoms and concerns. I really appreciated my care!
Verified patient
Very friendly environment. Dr. Wise very patient and understanding. Very efficient. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Verified patient
Dr. Sterling will treat you! He is an excellent communicator. Tell him your problem and he will treat you.
Verified patient
My experience was great. And I have a follow up appointment in a couple weeks. Definitely recommend.
Verified patient
The staff and Dr Sterling were very professional and pleasant. I definitely recommend.
Verified patient
Friendly , knowledgeable and caring. Listens to symptoms and gives instructions for follows up.
Verified patient
Dr Sterling is very nice, conversational, and explains procedures well before doing them.
Verified patient
Very professional and great bedside manner, very glad to have a Penn dr in our area.
Verified patient
Seems very knowledgeable and is great at providing explanations to patients.
Verified patient
expertise of the doctor, friendliness of the staff and doctor.
Verified patient
I would 100% recommend. Great experience, great care, 10/10.
Verified patient
Extremely kind doctor saw me promptly and was very respectful
Verified patient
Ease of paperwork in advance. Clean, friendly, fast.
Verified patient
Both Dr. Sterling and the rest of the staff were friendly, efficient and frank. They also gladly respected my wish of preferred name despite my official paperwork, which was a nice surprise!
Verified patient
Overall excellent experience!
Yes I would go back and the Dr. Was great
Verified patient
I went in for Sinus problems and Dr. Sterling was very good. He examined me and gave me more then I expected. I am now having many other issues looked into. What you expect from your Doctor. # Smiling#Thankful
Verified patient
Dr Sterling was awesome. He made me feel validated in my concerns and didn’t scoff at the research I had done on my own. He was very clear and concise in his treatment plan and made me feel at ease going forward.
Good staffand service
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good
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Extemely knowledgable.
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I would not go back to this doctor again.
I think Zocdoc is a great tool to use to find doctors. It’s easy to use and made my doctor”s visit enjoyable. I will definitely call this office in the near future.
Verified patient
Dr. Sterling and his staff were extremely professional. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere in the office was very warm. I would recommend this office to anyone who needs an ENT Specialist. I look forward to my next appointment.
Verified patient
Very professional and friendly.
Verified patient
Dr. Sterling is a skiled diagnostician and has an easy-going manner which is very comforting to me when someone has sharp objects in my ears. His staff i s friendly and effective.
Verified patient
I absolutely would recommend this Dr and this office to anyone. The doctor was friendly courteous and explained everything to me so that I was easily able to understand what I was having difficulty with. The front desk and nursing staff were kind caring and considerate and always followed all covid policies and procedures. again I cannot give this office a higher recommendation!
Dr Sterling goes out of his way to make you feel completely comfortable, shows empathy, and Patience. I never felt rushed at any stage of exam I highly recommend Dr Sterling.
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Great very helpful
Verified patient
Dr. Sterling provides a high standard and excellence in ENT medical care, understands the concerns, and communicates clearly the diagnosis and treatment. His high-quality medical equipment facilitates examinations and treatments that are comfortable. He is in tune with the person throughout the entire visit. The prevention protocols for times of COVID for himself and his staff are implemented to the highest standard and are consistent with all staff members. Everything was on time and was seamless. The office is impeccably clean.
Verified patient
Very nice doctor w/a good sense of humor who made me feel comfortable right away. Sure do appreciate how easy it was to get an appointment in Cape May, N.J. as we never had ENT doctors here until his group came.
Verified patient
Dr sterling listened, polite, attentive, even joked around, felt comfortable diagnosed quickly. Excellent Doctor and will keep this Doctor for future. Very professional and well mannered. Book this Doctor. We’ll mannered office personnel, great experience. Steve J.
Verified patient
Dr. Sterling was excellent in solving my problem with water in both ears. He said he never saw so much wax in a person's ear before, he kept saying ,"Wow". I am glad I can hear now. He was wonderful, very helpful and understanding and a good listener. Thank you
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Very nice Doctor, did a thorough exam and listened to my concerns…he clearly explained the diagnosis + treatment and called in my scripts right away.
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Dr. Richard Sterling is affiliated with Pennsylvania Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Richard Sterling's office located?

Dr. Richard Sterling has 2 office locations, including in Sewell and Woodbury, view full addresses on Dr. Sterling's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Sterling have?

Dr. Richard Sterling is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Sterling?

Dr. Richard Sterling frequently sees patients for ENT Consultation, Ear Infection, Ear Wax Cleaning, Nose Problems, and Sinus Problems / Sinusitis. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Sterling on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Richard Sterling speak?

Dr. Richard Sterling speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Richard Sterling in reviews?

117 patients have reviewed Dr. Richard Sterling. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.79/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.78/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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