Dr. Susan R. Cordes

Dr. Dong practices the breadth of the Otolaryngology specialty, including the treatment of head and neck tumors, sinus and allergy diseases and ear problems. He has a particular interest in pediatric ENT, thyroid surgery and endoscopic sinus surgery.Dr. Dong has received additional training in the use of ultrasound for evaluation of thyroid nodules and other head and neck tumors. He performs needle biopsies under ultrasound guidance in the office.Dr. Dong also has expertise in balloon sinus procedures performed in the office, which generally allows patients to return to work and normal activities by the following day. Additionally, he offers in-office facial rejuvenation services such as cosmetic fillers and injections.Dr. Dong grew up in Sacramento and attended the University of California, Davis where he completed his undergraduate degree in Biological Science in 1989. He subsequently received his medical degree from Saint Louis University in Missouri. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dong began his practice in Chicago where he stayed for six years before heading west to Stockton, California in 2004.In his spare time, Dr. Dong enjoys spending time with his family and is an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying paddle boarding, hiking, snowboarding and golf. Dr. Dong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

Tim A. Fife, MD has been a member of Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat Surgical and Medical Group, Inc since 2014. Dr. Fife is board certified and is a member of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.Dr. Fife practices all aspects of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, including the medical and surgical treatment of most ear, nose and throat conditions in both children and adults. He has special interest in the evaluation and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. As part of his assessment of maladies of the voice, he utilizes laryngeal stroboscopy to analyze vocal cord mobility and diagnose a variety of voice pathologies, including chronic hoarseness, vocal cord injuries, tracheal stenosis and benign and malignant lesions of the larynx. For many conditions, he is able to offer both medical and surgical treatment options.Dr. Fife grew up in the Central Valley and attended Brigham Young University where he completed his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience. He subsequently received his medical training at the University of California, Davis. He then headed east to Wake Forest, where he completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. His research has been published in national and international peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at national meetings around the country.When not at work, Dr. Fife enjoys spending time with his family – his wife, Cami, and three young children, Charlie, Anna and Jane. His hobbies include cycling, creative writing and listening to music. He is fluent in German and conversant in American Sign Language. Dr. Fife is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Brian Nuyen is an Otolaryngologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Nuyen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor. His top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Perichondritis. Dr. Nuyen is currently accepting new patients.