
Overview
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 Nasal Flaring. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6660 Mercy Ct, Ste 180, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Donald Clutter is a highly experienced dual board-certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon who has been practicing in the Sacramento and Folsom areas since 1984. As an otolaryngologist, he treats all disorders relating to the ear, nose and throat and has a special interest in nasal and sinus surgery and treatment. In addition, Dr. Clutter specializes and is board certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Using the most current and advanced methods available, he performs procedures such as facial rejuvenation surgery, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty. He employs his cosmetic surgical expertise and state-of-the-art techniques to achieve results that are natural, rejuvenating and aesthetically pleasing, always with the patient's utmost satisfaction in mind. In addition, Dr. Clutter offers minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, including laser skin resurfacing, laser hair removal and injectable fillers, such as Botox ™, Restylane ™ and Juvaderm ™, all within the security of a physician's office.Dr. Clutter received his undergraduate and medical degree from Indiana University. He went on to complete general surgical training at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and then finished his residency in otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the State University of New York, Syracuse. Dr. Clutter completed a fellowship with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, and at the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1983-1984.Dr. Clutter served on the Otolaryngology Advisory Panel to the California Medical Association for ten years and has held numerous local and state positions in his field. He was previously Chief of Staff at Mercy General Hospital (Dignity), Sacramento; Chairman, Department of Surgery, Mercy General Hospital (Dignity); and Chief, Department of Otolaryngology, Mercy Hospital (Dignity). He is a Fellow at the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Clutter performs surgeries at Mercy General Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Folsom and Sutter Community Hospitals.In his spare time, Dr. Clutter enjoys standup paddle boarding, endurance horse racing, hiking and traveling to unusual destinations. He is an avid bareboat sailor and enjoys spending time with his family, reading and restoring old motorcycles. Dr. Clutter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nasal Flaring. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderDr. Kearns isDistinguished. Learn about Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
- DFNB1Dr. Kearns isDistinguished. Learn about DFNB1.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Kearns isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Kearns isDistinguished. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
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- Aural PolypsDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Aural Polyps.
- Black Hairy TongueDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Black Hairy Tongue.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- GlossodyniaDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Glossodynia.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
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- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Kearns isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Kearns isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kearns isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AnosmiaDr. Kearns isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
