Sutter Capitol Pavilion
Abdul Khaleq is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Khaleq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Khaleq is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Khaleq is currently accepting new patients.
Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA
I care for patient care. Taking care of their comfort and listening to the details. I never want to miss anything that can lead to a diagnosis and treatment path. Early detection is the key to good health. My office can accommodate same day urgent patient appointments at 3000 Q-street location, Please inquire with the front office staff about availability -Rana Khan, MD. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Khan 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. 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.
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Peter Belafsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Belafsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.
Sutter Capitol Pavilion
Altaf Jan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Jan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jan is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Jan is currently accepting new patients.
Sutter Capitol Pavilion
Roger Mendis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mendis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mendis is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Mendis is currently accepting new patients.
Sutter Capitol Pavilion
Rahul Dhillon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dhillon is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Dhillon is currently accepting new patients.
Michelle Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Lee is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA
I believe in cultivating all available resources and working together with patients to assist them in understanding their disease process while providing compassionate, high-quality care that promotes wellness and healing. Dr. Debose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Debose is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Debose is currently accepting new patients.
Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA
Shoab Siddique is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Siddique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and TMJ Disorders. Dr. Siddique is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Siddique is currently accepting new patients.
Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA
I became a medical provider because I enjoy the thinking and challenge involved in diagnosing complex medical problems. Treating patients and helping them feel better is always satisfying. I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music, and traveling.I believe one of the key things in a medical practice is listening to patients and involving them actively in their care, which helps me in making accurate diagnoses and in turn, better treatment outcomes. Dr. Valluru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Valluru is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Valluru is currently accepting new patients.
Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA
Special Clinical Interests: Facial Plastic Surgery including Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid Surgery Why I Became a Surgeon: Both of my parents are physicians (now retired), and I always knew medicine was the path for me. Surgery was a natural fit because of the artistic aspects and my love of building things and working with my hands. Otolaryngology allows me to not only be a surgeon, but also treat medical diseases of the head and neck, and I love the fine detail work that is inherent in our specialty. Personal Interests and Hobbies: photography, especially wildlife; woodworking, cooking, hiking, piano, bass guitarI strive to give every patient the best possible care, and to always under-promise and over-deliver. Surgery is a demanding business and I don't compromise with my patients' care.Appointed Secretary of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Mccusker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Mccusker is board certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Mccusker is currently accepting new patients.
Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA
I strive to optimize my patients' abilities to enjoy good health, improve their overall quality of life and enable them to live independently for as long as possible by working closely with them and their families. Dr. Javaheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Vascular Dementia. Dr. Javaheri is board certified in Family Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine), Family Medicine (Sub: Hospice And Palliative Medicine, and Family Medicine. Dr. Javaheri is currently accepting new patients.
Sutter Medical Plaza Sacramento
Johann Peterson is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Delayed Growth, Gastroschisis, and Koolen De Vries Syndrome. Dr. Peterson is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.
UC Davis Medical Center
Maggie Kuhn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kuhn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
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 Painful Swallowing. 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
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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. Dr. Clutter is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Clutter is currently accepting new patients.
Steven Hasday is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hasday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Loss, and Nasal Septal Hematoma. Dr. Hasday is currently accepting new patients.
Sarah Shearer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Shearer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Shearer is currently accepting new patients.
River Oaks Medical Group
Saman Teymouri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Teymouri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, High Cholesterol, Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia, and Gout. Dr. Teymouri is currently accepting new patients.
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