Light E.N.T. & the Community
Light E.N.T. is an ear, nose, and throat private practice that treats all E.N.T. conditions and provides allergy treatment, hearing aid services, and facial plastics. Joshua Light, M.D. started Light E.N.T. 20 years ago and has practiced in Boynton Beach and southern Palm Beach County since then.
Conditions affecting the ears, nose and throat are both common and impactful on a person's quality of life. This is why Dr. Light pursued a career in this specialty - to make people's lives better. Dr. Light was inspired by his father, a pioneer in eye surgery who was instrumental in developing modern-day cataract surgery. From a young age, Dr. Light was in awe of his father's ability to improve a patient's sight. He hopes that he has built a legacy similar to his father's, making people feel better by combining his medical knowledge, surgical skills, and ability to connect with patients so that they are confident in the outcomes of their treatment plan. Similarly, Dr. Highstein followed in her father's footsteps, a retired E.N.T. surgeon residing in Boynton Beach.

Dr. Light is a board-certified physician in Otolaryngology and has advanced fellowship training as in Otology, which is the subspecialty that focuses on surgery and medical treatment of the ear. He did his schooling in New York, and completed his medical and surgical training at New York University. He is on staff at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Boca Raton Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center. Dr. Light is joined by two partners at Light E.N.T.: Dr. Mallory Highstein and Dr. Michael Schwartz. Dr Highstein, trained at the University of Maryland Medical Center, is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeon. Dr Schwartz is a celebrated facial plastic surgeon and E.N.T. Specialist certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Two additional Doctorate level Nurse Practitioners complete the medical team, bringing a specialty focus in Allergy treatment. They all share a passion for improving people's quality of life and strive to embody Light E.N.T.'s philosophy- 'Patients First and Excellence Always'.
Light E.N.T's practice includes experts in every discipline - ear, nose, throat, allergy, and audiology. The providers work as a team, and they communicate well, knowing that a multidisciplinary approach delivers the best patient care. Although the ear, nose, and throat are very different organ systems, if one is dysfunctional, it will often lead to consequences affecting another. While Dr. Light's focus is primarily on Ear, Sinus, and Allergy conditions, he has built his practice to include Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Highstein's subspecialties to complete the full spectrum of advanced expertise in all fields of Otolaryngology.
Light E.N.T. areas of expertise include:
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- Balloon Sinuplasty and In-office Sinus Procedures
- Otology and Neurotology (disorders of the ear)
- Allergy Testing and Desensitization Shots
- Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy Surgery
- Hearing Loss, Dizziness, and Vertigo
- Management of Meniere's Disease, Tinnitus, and Acoustic Neuromas
- Hearing Amplification Devices (Hearing Aids)
- Cochlear and other implantable hearing aid devices
- Chronic Sinusitis and Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Dr. Light explains, "In today's day and age, you want to entrust your care to a physician who is both compassionate, and an expert at diagnosing and treating your condition. I'm proud of the team that we have assembled here at Light E.N.T. and I believe it's the foundation which has allowed us to provide outstanding patient care and clinical outcomes." Light E.N.T.'s model is a proven success, as evidenced by its current expansion! In addition to its original location in East Boynton Beach near I-95 on Woolbright Road, a new office will open in February 2023 in West Boynton Beach on the campus of Bethesda West Medical Center! Look out for it on 441 and Boynton Beach Boulevard. The team knows that being close to your doctor and having easy access is important.
- Light E.N.T is able to schedule next day appointments. Light E.N.T. may treat serious conditions but the team keeps their environment fun. They value their team-work mentality at the office. They often celebrate holidays, such as their annual Halloween door decorating contest, "LIGHTSgiving" Thanksgiving lunch, painting classes, team happy hours, and lots and lots of birthday cakes! Amal, the Light E.N.T. office manager, leads the team and is very committed to work-place happiness. They like to think it shows!
- Dr. Light is married and has four wonderful children ages 25 to 7. He is often found playing pickleball when not at the office. Dr. Highstein is married and has a baby who often makes appearances on Light E.N.T.'s social media. Dr. Schwartz is married and is a doting grandpa who is often found babysitting when not at work.
- With a brand new location closer to the Valencia communities, Light E.N.T. is truly accessible. Check them out at the new office at the Bethesda West Medical Center on the corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and 441.
- Call 561-406-0213 for your appointment!