Conditions We Treat

Our Pediatric Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery team is recognized for its expertise in diagnosing, treating and managing a wide range of conditions that impact the airway, voice, hearing, speech and sinuses. Some of the conditions and areas we specialize in include:

Ear Disorders

• Hearing loss
• Ear infections (otitis media)
• Cholesteatoma (Skin cyst in middle ear)
• Ruptured eardrum
• Microtia and external ear deformities
• Cochlear implantation

Nasal Problems

• Chronic rhinorrhea or runny nose
• Nasal obstruction
• Nasal mass
• Smell and taste disorder
• Sinusitis (sinus Infection)
• Nosebleeds (epistaxis)

Throat Disorders

• Sleep apnea
• Tonsillitis and recurrent sore throats
• Hoarseness and voice disorders
• Vocal cord dysfunction
• Vocal cord lesions
• Vocal cord paralysis
• Swallowing problems
• Drooling
• VPI or velopharyngeal insufficiency
• Tongue tie

Head and Neck Disorders

• Head and neck masses
• Enlarged or diseased lymph nodes in the neck
• Hemangiomas and other vascular malformations
• Salivary gland masses
• Thyroid tumors or masses
• Facial paralysis

Airway Disorders

• Stridor and noisy breathing
• Laryngomalacia
• Vocal cord paralysis
• Recurrent respiratory papilloma
• Laryngeal and tracheal stenosis
• Tracheostomy
• Foreign body in throat

Call (650) 509-5903 to make an appointment with one of our team members.