San Diego head and neck services

This surgical option provides patients with a safe, minimally invasive way to find relief from sinusitis. As a minimally invasive surgery, balloon sinuplasty™ is performed using soft, flexible balloons so there is no cutting or removal or bone or tissue.
 
Balloon sinuplasty offers a faster recovery, less pain and less blood loss than traditional surgery and is performed as an outpatient procedure.
 
If you have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and are not responding to medication treatment, you may be a candidate for balloon sinuplasty. You and your doctor should discuss your medical history, potential risks and other factors to determine if this procedure is right for you.

Our expert team is pioneering new ways to treat head and neck cancers. We use advanced technology to help diagnose these diseases and provide the most accurate and effective treatments.

At Sharp HealthCare, we provide a full range of otolaryngology services — from ear, nose and throat care to care of the head and neck. And our services are offered at locations across San Diego, making it easy for you to get the care you need, when you need it.

We offer expert otolaryngology care at our acute-care hospitals across San Diego — Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

There are two simple ways to find the right doctor for you:

• Search online for a head and neck surgeon with our quick, easy-to-use Find a Doctor tool.

• Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, to speak with one of our specially trained physician referral specialists. They know our doctors and can help you find the perfect fit.

In some cases, you will need a referral from your primary care doctor.

Some medical groups offer direct access to certain types of specialists. And some health plans, such as PPOs, offer direct access to all specialists. Contact your health plan's member services department to confirm your coverage.

If you are an existing patient with a Sharp-affiliated head and neck surgeon (meaning you have seen your doctor at least once), simply call the doctor’s office to make an appointment.

Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medi-Cal and most managed care and private insurance plans.

Be sure to check with your insurance company to verify specific coverage. Insurance companies frequently add new plans, and update provider networks and covered services under existing plans.