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Vancouver 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 Vancouver *

Kelvin A Lindgren MD
Kelvin A Lindgren
3506 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 254-7997

ENT Clinic of the Northwest
Philemon L Anderson
14411 NE 20th Ave
STE 101
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 256-4425

ENT Clinic of the Northwest
Todd H Berinstein
14411 NE 20th Ave
STE 101
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 256-4425

ENT Clinic of the Northwest
Adam S Wilson
14411 NE 20th Ave
STE 101
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 256-4425

ENT Clinic of the Northwest
Michael J Mitchell
1405 SE 164th Ave
STE 102
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 256-4425

Ear Nose & Throat Clinic of The Northwest
Jeffrey R Davis
1801 1st Ave
STE 3A
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 636-4469

Ear Nose & Throat Clinic of The Northwest
Edward Treyve
1801 1st Ave
STE 3A
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 636-4469

ENT Associates
Patricia A Gilmer
128 Lilly Rd NE
STE STE 202
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 357-6314

ENT Associates
Ray E Jensen
128 Lilly Rd NE
STE STE 202
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 357-6314

ENT Associates
Donn A Livingstone
128 Lilly Rd NE
STE STE 202
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 357-6314

ENT Associates
Robert D Russell
128 Lilly Rd NE
STE STE 202
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 357-6314

Sound ENT Consultants
Gerald G Randolph
406 Yauger Way SW
STE B
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 754-6069

Sound ENT Consultants
Richard W Seaman
406 Yauger Way SW
STE B
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 754-6069

Vancouver, Washington

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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 Vancouver

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Vancouver Hospitals *

Southwest Washington Medical Center Memorial Campus
3400 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360)256-2000

Southwest Washington Medical Center Mother Joseph Campus
400 NE Mother Joseph Pl
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360)256-2000

Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital
2801 N Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97227
(503)413-2200

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
2801 N Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97227
(503)413-2200

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
2211 NE 139th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360)487-1000

Oregon State Hospital Portland
1121 NE 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503)731-8620

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
1015 NW 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
(503)413-7711

Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97213
(503)215-1111

Shriners Hospital for Children
3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(503)241-5090

Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(503)494-8311

Doernbecher Childrens Hospital at OHSU
700 SW Campus Dr
Portland, OR 97239
(503)494-8811

Portland VA Medical Center
3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(503)220-8262

Providence St Vincent Medical Center
9205 SW Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 97225
(503)216-1234

Adventist Medical Center
10123 SE Market St
Portland, OR 97216
(503)257-2500

Providence Milwaukie Hospital
10150 SE 32nd Ave
Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503)513-8300

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
10180 SE Sunnyside Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503)652-2880

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
24800 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503)674-1122

Tuality Community Hospital
335 SE 8th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503)681-1111

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
19300 SW 65th Ave
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503)692-1212

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
1500 Division St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503)656-1631

Tuality Forest Grove Hospital
1809 Maple St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503)357-2173

Providence Newberg Hospital
1001 Providence Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503)537-1555

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