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Sniffing Out Solutions to Seasonal Allergies │ Michael Yong, MD
by Anthony Effinger
Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, affects about 1 in 5 people, causing symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and a runny or stuffy nose due to allergens such as pollen and pet dander. Dr. Michael Yong, a board-certified otolaryngologist at PNI, specializes in minimally invasive treatments for nose, sinus, and skull base disorders. Over-the-counter medications often help, but Dr. Yong offers advanced procedures for more severe cases. Listen to the episode to learn about effective solutions for rhinitis.
Treatment & Clinical Research for Head and Neck Cancer at PNI
by Guest Author
Evan Walgama, MD, a head and neck surgical oncologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Eye, Ear, and Skull Base Center believes patient decision-making and quality of life are critical metrics in medicine.
Neurology and Neurosurgery High Level Performance Recognized at Providence Hospitals
by Zara Jethani
Pacific Neuroscience Institute teams in Neurology and Neurosurgery contribute to High Performing Hospitals in US News & World Report rankings.
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Examples of Excellence: Dr. Chester Griffiths & the LA Kings
by Zara Jethani
Now celebrating 20 years with the team, Chester Griffiths, MD, FACS, has been a member of the Los Angeles Kings medical staff since 2002 as their maxillofacial plastic surgeon. Find out more about his philosophy of excellence.
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Physicians Named “L.A.’s Top Doctors” of 2022
by Zara Jethani
This year, six of Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s physicians were included in Los Angeles Magazine’s April 2022 roster of “L.A.’s Top Doctors.”
Affect of COVID-19 on Smell and Taste
by Omid Mehdizadeh
Among all the other symptoms of mild COVID-19 — exhaustion, coughs, fevers —two have stood out as the weirdest: losing your sense of smell and taste.
Voting Open for 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals
by Amelia Garrison
If you are registered on Doximity, and board-certified in one or more of the ranked medical specialties, you are eligible to vote for next year’s U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals. Providence Southern California hospitals and affiliates are honored to have received more than...
Is Your Nose Bent Out Of Shape? Maybe It’s A Deviated Nasal Septum
by PNI Experts
Did you know that an estimated 80 percent of people in the United States struggle with breathing properly due to a crooked or deviated nasal septum? Read Dr. Kian Karimi's article about what you should know and how you can be treated for this condition.
PNI Receives Nation’s Highest Ranking Doctor Awards
by Amelia Garrison
This year, 1 in 2 of PNI’s physicians and affiliates received a Super Doctor or Rising Star award. This achievement makes PNI one of the highest-ranking care facilities for neurosurgery and neurology in the United States.
PNI Physicians Receive Best Doctor 2021 Awards
by Amelia Garrison
Best Doctors has awarded five Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) physicians with the Best Doctor 2021 Award. The award, which is determined by the impartial peer-review selection process of thousands of leading specialists across the country, delivers a comprehensive evaluation of the brightest minds in medicine...
Last updated: September 23rd, 2021