Dr. Chu's Specialties

The Specialty of otolaryngology addresses a diverse collection of illnesses and problems involving the head and neck region. The list below is only a sampling of what we can do.

We take pride in providing services for all ages from newborns to adults.

Pediatric evaluation is commonplace. Please be assured that all of our staff and physicians are experienced with children. Our reception area and exam areas have clean toys and children’s books.

Special needs can also be addressed. If you have questions please call.
 

HEAD & NECK SURGERY

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Coblation Tonsillectomy
Thyroidectomy
Head and Neck Cancer
Evaluation and management of a neck mass
Salivary gland disorders
Treatment of infections of the head and neck region
 

SINUS & NASAL AIRWAY SURGERY

Endoscopic sinus surgery
Balloon Sinuplasty
Removal of sinus or nasal mass lesions
Septum and Turbinate surgery (nasal breathing surgery)
 Somnoplasty of the Turbinates
Nasal Polyp removal
Treatment of Sinusitis and Allergies

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA or SNORING SURGERY

Obstructive sleep apnea therapy
Snoring evaluation and surgery
NEW Pillar Procedure
Laser and Somnoplasty surgery of the palate
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
Airway Endoscopy

FACIAL PLASTIC/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Removal of undesirable skin lesions or moles with cosmetic reconstruction
Scar revision
Removal of skin cancers
Repair of facial lacerations and facial fractures
Rhinoplasty (“nose job”)
Otoplasty (“lop-ear” corrective surgery)
Dermabrasion

MIDDLE EAR & MASTOID SURGERY

Repair of ossicular chain (ear bone repair)
Myringotomy and Ventilation tubes (ear tube insertion)
Repair of tympanic membrane perforation (ear drum repair)
Mastoidectomy
Cholesteatoma surgery

VOICE & THROAT SURGERY

Voice disorders, evaluation of hoarseness
Vocal cord lesions and voice restoration surgery (thyroplasty)
Swallowing disorders