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PAMF Ear, Nose and Throat Care

If you have sinus infections, hearing loss or sleep apnea, ear, nose and throat (otolaryngology) specialists at Palo Alto Medical Foundation can help you make a full recovery. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, medications and minimally invasive surgical techniques, we’ll work to relieve pain and restore function at our many Bay Area locations.

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  • Audiology
  • Ear Care (Otology)
  • Head and Neck Care
  • Nasal and Sinus Care (Rhinology)
  • Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat
  • Snoring and Sleep Apnea
  • Throat Care

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Ear, Nose and Throat Healing

Otolaryngologists at PAMF diagnose and treat conditions that affect the ears, nose and sinuses, voice box (larynx), oral cavity, and mouth and throat (upper pharynx), as well as structures of the neck and face.

Using state-of-the-art technology and research, these specialists care for a wide range of conditions, from sinusitis and hearing loss to obstructive sleep apnea and head and neck cancer. Otolaryngologists are trained to treat problems non-surgically using medicine, as well as with surgery if needed.

Otolaryngologists are involved with the care for:

  • Pediatric ear, nose and throat care
  • Ear surgery (ear tubes, repair of perforation, cholesteatoma)
  • Hearing and inner ear disorders
  • Surfer’s ear
  • Cochlear implants
  • Nasal obstruction and sinus disease
  • Tonsil and adenoid removal
  • Voice and swallowing disorders
  • Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Cosmetic facial surgery
  • Surgery for head and neck tumors of the skin, oral cavity and salivary glands
  • Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
  • Comprehensive management of sleep apnea

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PAMF's Surfer's Ear Surgery

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Surfing is a way of life in Northern California, but it comes with its own risks, including a hearing condition called "surfer's ear.” Ear, nose and throat specialists at Santa Cruz Medical Clinic lead the world in providing a unique minimally-invasive surfer’s ear surgery that helps patients heal quickly.

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Robert Huang, M.D.

Robert Huang, M.D.

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

Gordon H. Epstein, M.D.

Gordon H. Epstein, M.D.

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

John Nguyen, M.D.

John Nguyen, M.D.

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

Paul E. Krause, M.D.

Paul E. Krause, M.D.

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

David Ellison, M.D.

David Ellison, M.D.

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

Douglas Hetzler, M.D., FACS

Douglas Hetzler, M.D., FACS

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

Amelia K. Read, M.D.

Amelia K. Read, M.D.

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

Ruwan Kiringoda, M.D.

Ruwan Kiringoda, M.D.

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

Richard Wright, M.D.

Richard Wright, M.D.

  • Otolaryngology ENT - Head and Neck Surgery

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