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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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
Neuro-otology and 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

Learn More About Surfer's Ear

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.