Breathing Easier After Epiglottis Surgery
The epiglottis is a structure next to the larynx (voice box) that helps keep food and liquids from entering the lungs. For some people, the epiglottis blocks breathing during sleep. This is usually diagnosed by a sleep doctor during a sleep study. An epiglottidectomy may be recommended to you for treatment.
If you have trouble breathing during sleep, due to sleep apnea , epiglottis surgery can help. During the procedure, our surgeons remove part of the epiglottis using a laser or other tools. Our minimally invasive techniques help you recover faster and with less chance of complications.
Why Choose Us for Your Epiglottis Surgery
We offer one of the most complete care programs in the nation to help you meet your health goals.
Our physicians work as a team to develop a treatment plan that’s customized to your needs.
If needed, we offer other services, such as swallowing evaluations, to help you best manage your condition.
Our Locations
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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Glendale – Otolaryngology (ENT)
La Canada Flintridge – Otolaryngology
Los Angeles – USC Healthcare Center 4
Downtown Los Angeles – USC Healthcare Center
Beverly Hills
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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Glendale – Otolaryngology (ENT)
La Canada Flintridge – Otolaryngology
Our Team
Alyssa Cook, AuD
Medical Specialties
Audiology
Joni Doherty, MD
Medical Specialties
Neurotology, Otolaryngology
Nicole Greene, AuD
Medical Specialties
Audiology
Kevin Hur, MD
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Otolaryngology, Rhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery
Michael Johns, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Laryngology, Gender-Affirming Care, Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Eric Kezirian, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine
Niels Kokot, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Raymond Kung, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology
Daniel Kwon, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Alexander Markarian, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Gender-Affirming Care
Roxana Moayer, MD
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Gender-Affirming Care, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery,…
Karla O’dell, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Laryngology, Gender-Affirming Care, Airway Intervention and Reconstruction, Voice and…
John Oghalai, MD
Medical Specialties
Neurotology, Otolaryngology
John Parsons, AuD
Medical Specialties
Audiology
Ki-young Portillo, AuD
Medical Specialties
Audiology
Dale Rice, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Rhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery
Kristina Rousso, AuD
Medical Specialties
Audiology, Otolaryngology
Seiji Shibata, MD, PhD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Neurotology
Uttam Sinha, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Mark Swanson, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Bozena Wrobel, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Rhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery
Maria Castro, CCC-SLP
Medical Specialties
Speech-Language Pathology, Gender-Affirming Care, Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Sunitha Husson, PA-C
Janice Loggins, MA
Medical Specialties
Audiology
Christine Park, PA-C
Medical Specialties
Head and Neck Surgery
Erica Quenville, PA-C
Medical Specialties
Otology
Amy Surnock, NP-C
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Lauren Timmons Sund, CCC-SLP
Medical Specialties
Speech-Language Pathology, Gender-Affirming Care, Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Brenda Villegas, CCC-SLP, EdD
Medical Specialties
Speech-Language Pathology, Head and Neck Surgery
Lori Wagner, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT
Medical Specialties
Speech-Language Pathology