The 20 Best Aural Polyps Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA
Find the Top Aural Polyps Experts and Specialists
Brent J. Benscoter, MD Private Practice
Brent J. Benscoter, MD, is a specialist in the field of otology and neurotology, specializing in hearing disorders, chronic ear disease, Meniere's disease, facial nerve disorders and cochlear implants, as well as acoustic neuroma and skull base surgery.A Missouri native, Dr. Benscoter received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Missouri in Columbia. His residency in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery was at the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He then completed a two-year fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the Michigan Ear Institute in Farmington Hills.Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Benscoter also possesses a second sub-specialty certification in Neurotology. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and the American Neurotology Society.Dr. Benscoter has an extensive research background in facial nerve disorders, skull base tumors, stereotactic radiation, chronic ear disease and hearing problems. He has several scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has written five chapters on ear surgery techniques, including the most recent, Surgery for Temporal Bone Malignancy, in a recently published textbook, Atlas of Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery (LaRouere, M, Babu SC, Bojrab DI, eds). Dr. Benscoter has also been a guest lecturer at residency programs throughout the Midwest.A classically-trained pianist, Dr. Benscoter earned his bachelor's degree in music performance and enjoys spending time outdoors backpacking, running and biking. Dr. Benscoter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aural Polyps. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Jones Syndrome, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Benscoter is board certified in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology (Sub: Neurotology). Dr. Benscoter is currently accepting new patients.
Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat
Dr. Groppo practices the breadth of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, including the medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders. He was initially drawn to the field of Otolaryngology because it offered the opportunity to improve the quality of life for patients of all ages – adults and children.Dr. Groppo has special interests in hearing loss evaluation and treatment, endoscopic sinus surgery, microlaryngeal surgery, using voice preservation and restoration techniques, facial reconstruction after skin cancer surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery and the treatment of benign and malignant head and neck tumors. He has received advanced training in office-based and intraoperative ultrasonography and uses this technology routinely for characterizing and diagnosing head and neck tumors, performing fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies and performing targeted parathyroid surgery.A California native, Dr. Groppo grew up in Sunnyvale and attended the University of California, San Diego where he completed his undergraduate degree in Bioengineering. Prior to going into medicine, he worked as a Development Engineer and helped to develop medical devices at UC San Diego and at the NASA Ames Research Center. Dr. Groppo subsequently received his medical training at The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He then returned to California where he completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. His research has been published in national and international peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at national meetings around the country.Dr. Groppo has served in various leadership positions at Sacramento area hospitals and physician associations. He is currently the Chief of Surgery at Mercy General Hospital and the Chief of Otolaryngology with Hill Physicians. He serves as clinical faculty for the Dignity Family Medicine Residency Program. He volunteers his time and expertise by providing charity care for medically indigent patients through the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society SPIRIT program.In his free time, Dr. Groppo enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys golfing, hiking, camping and skiing. He is an avid San Francisco Giants baseball fan and loves to travel. Dr. Groppo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aural Polyps. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Sinusitis, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Groppo is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Groppo is currently accepting new patients.
Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat
A highly experienced and accomplished otolaryngologist, Dr. Richard Areen has been in practice with Sacramento Ear, Nose, & Throat since 1982. He serves as President of the group. He enjoys caring for patients of all ages with ear, nose and throat problems. He has a particular clinical interest in sinus disease and has been recognized for his expertise in this area.Dr. Areen uses the very latest techniques including functional endoscopic sinus procedures and balloon sinuplasty to provide state-of the-art treatment for his patients. He is involved in ongoing clinical research studies.Dr. Areen has served as President of the Sacramento Society of Otolaryngology and Governor of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has been the chief of the Otolaryngology Sections at both Sutter and Mercy hospitals and served on numerous advisory boards.Dr. Areen completed his undergraduate degree, medical degree and residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Michigan. He was an officer of the Galens Honorary Medical Society. Dr. Areen also completed additional graduate studies in Physiological Acoustics.Dr. Areen is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He is on the senior staff of both Mercy General and Sutter Hospitals. Dr. Areen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aural Polyps. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Areen is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Areen is currently accepting new patients.
Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat
Conor Mclaughlin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aural Polyps. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Mclaughlin is board certified in Otolaryngology.
UC Davis Medical Center
Kaicheng Yen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Yen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aural Polyps. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.
UC Davis Medical Center
Rodney Diaz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aural Polyps. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Ruptured Eardrum, Nerve Decompression, and Myringotomy.
Sacramento Ear Nose And Throat
A native of Sacramento, Dr. Michael Kearns is a highly-regarded and experienced board-certified otolaryngologist who has been practicing in the Sacramento area since 1986. In addition to general otolaryngology, Dr. Kearns' special clinical interests include snoring and sleep apnea treatments, facial skin cancers and nasal/sinus disease.Dr. Kearns has been widely involved in the medical community and has won many leadership awards for his service to his patients, including being voted by local physicians as one of the top Otolaryngologists (Sacramento Magazine) in 2007 and being selected as Hero in Healthcare in 1998. Dr. Kearns currently serves as Chief of Otolaryngology at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael. In addition, Dr. Kearns has previously served Chief of Otolaryngology at Sutter Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Sacramento. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Dr. Kearns earned his undergraduate degree from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California, where he was awarded Magna Cum Laude and graduated first in his class. He then obtained his medical degree from University of California, Irvine, where he was a Regents Scholar. Dr. Kearns completed an internship in general surgery and a residency training in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University of California, San Diego. During his residency in otolaryngology, he served as Chief Resident.Dr. Kearns is a fellow of the American Academy of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the California and Sacramento Societies of Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Hospital, Carmichael and Sutter Hospital in Roseville. Dr. Kearns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aural Polyps. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Kearns is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Kearns is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026




