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Otoplasty Center - Porterville, CA

Porterville Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Otoplasty

Type of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor

What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor?

A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures.

Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)

Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor

Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in Porterville *

Valley Ear Nose & Allergy
Dale J Cox
198 W Cherry Ave
STE A
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-1871

Ear Nose & Throat Related Surgery
Wilbur Suesberry
590 W Putnam Ave
STE 8
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-3700

Tulare Community Health Clinic
Lonnie R Smith
1201 N Cherry St
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-9097

Lyle Stillwater MD
Lyle Stillwater
812 W Main St
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-3888

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Allen M Evans
202 W Willow St
STE 204
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-1800

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Brent J Lanier
202 W Willow St
STE 204
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-1800

Visalia Medical Clinic Inc
Craig A Calloway
5400 W Hillsdale Dr
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 738-7500

Kern Faculty Medical Group
Richard F Busch
2201 Mount Vernon Ave
STE 211
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-7000

Hanford ENT
Daniel J Schlund
470 N Greenfield Ave
STE 33
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-8791

Victor V Kitt MD
Victor V Kitt
1902 B St
STE A
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-1258

Ronald N Wong MD
Ronald N Wong
355 Campus Dr
STE B
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-6684

Gary Zerlin MD
Gary Zerlin
2103 18th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-3448

Ali M Agha MD
Ali M Agha
2323 16th St
STE 101
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-3232

Marvin W Simmons MD
Marvin W Simmons
3248 E Shields Ave
STE D
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 226-9220

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Bret E Sherman
1351 E Spruce Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-3303

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Richard A Weinberg
1351 E Spruce Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-3303

Jagdev Singh MD
Jagdev Singh
6101 N Fresno St
STE 102
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-5576

Ronaldo A Ballecer MD
Ronaldo A Ballecer
540 E Herndon Ave
STE 105
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-5154

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Fresno
John Damrose
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 448-4467

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Fresno
Grace Leu
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 448-4467

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Fresno
Janelle Menez
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 448-4467

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Fresno
Ioana S Schipor
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 448-4467

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Otoplasty

What are risks and complications of cosmetic ear surgery?

Your surgery will be performed safely and with care in order to obtain the best possible results. The following complications have been reported in the medical literature. This list is not meant to be inclusive of every possible complication. It is here for your information only, not to frighten you, but to make you aware and more knowledgeable concerning this surgical procedure.

  1. Infection of the skin or of the cartilage (chondritis) of the ear.
  2. Bleeding or hematoma formation.
  3. A cosmetic or functional result that does not meet your expectations. An unfavorable result may occur at any time following surgery, and includes inadequate correction, recurrence, contour distortions, or asymmetric correction, all of which may require secondary surgery.
  4. Permanent or temporary numbness of the skin of the ear or face.
  5. Scar or keloid formation, which is an overgrowth of scar tissue.
  6. Prolonged pain, impaired healing, and the need for hospitalization.
  7. Narrowing of the external ear canal.
  8. Suture extrusion. When permanent sutures are used to maintain shape, they may become evident through the skin and may eventually require removal.
  9. If the surgery is being done because of a tumor, there can be recurrence of the tumor and the need for additional surgery or other therapeutic modalities including radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

What happens before surgery?

In most situations, the surgery is performed as an outpatient at either the hospital or the surgicenter. In both facilities, quality care is provided without the expense and inconvenience of an overnight ...

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Questions To Ask Before Surgery »

What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?

Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives?

What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?

Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure?

What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?

Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?

What are the options if this pro...

Emergency Contact for Porterville

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Porterville Hospitals *

Sierra View District Hospital
465 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)784-1110

Porterville Developmental Center
26501 Ave 140
Porterville, CA 93258
(559)782-2222

Tulare Regional Medical Center
869 N Cherry St
Tulare, CA 93274
(559)688-0821

Kaweah Delta Medical Center Health District
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)624-2000

Delano Regional Medical Center
1401 Garces Hwy
Delano, CA 93215
(661)725-4800

Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital
1100 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)624-3300

Kaweah Delta Rehabilitation Hospital
840 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)624-3700

Corcoran District Hospital
1310 Hanna Ave
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559)992-5051

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