Overview
Dr. Amber Luong earned her medical and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas through the National Institutes for Health-sponsored Medical Scientist Training Program. She obtained her PhD under Nobel laureates Drs. Michael Brown and Joseph Goldstein for the identification and biochemical characterization of a novel human enzyme, acetyl coA synthetase. She completed her residency training at UT Southwestern and rhinology fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic. Board certified in otorhinolaryngology, Dr. Luong’s clinical interests include medical and surgical management of refractory chronic rhinosinusitis, sinonasal tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leak repairs, and endoscopic orbital and dacryocystorhinostomy surgery. Dr. Luong serves as an assistant professor of otorhinolaryngology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School with joint appointment in the MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Immunology. She has co-authored more than 10 articles and book chapters. Her primary research interest focuses on understanding the pathophysiology of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) as a model for studying the local immune response of the paranasal sinuses.
Dr. Luong is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 128 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Luong is currently accepting new patients.
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mark Zafereo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zafereo is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Otolaryngology
Dr. Erich M. Sturgis is a Professor of Head and Neck Surgery and Deputy Chair in the Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. His surgical practice is focused on thyroid cancer, sarcomas of the head and neck region, and melanoma/non-melanoma skin cancers. He has devoted much of his academic career to HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer and working to broadly disseminate the message of preventive HPV vaccination. Dr. Sturgis is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Human Papillomavirus Infection, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Sturgis is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Otolaryngology
After completing residency training in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Ongkasuwan went on to complete fellowships in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Laryngology Care of the Professional Voice. She sees both adult and pediatric patients with voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. At the Baylor College of Medicine Institute for Voice and Swallowing and the Texas Children's Hospital Voice Clinic, Dr. Ongkasuwan combines state of the art imaging technology with a holistic multidisciplinary approach to laryngeal disorders. Dr. Ongkasuwan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngitis, Croup, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Ongkasuwan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amber U. Luong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amber U. Luong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amber U. Luong by calling their office at 713-486-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amber U. Luong a top-rated expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amber U. Luong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Amber U. Luong specialize in?
While Dr. Amber U. Luong is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, and Sinusitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Amber U. Luong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amber U. Luong has published 128 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). You can view a list of Dr. Amber U. Luong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amber U. Luong accept my insurance?
Dr. Amber U. Luong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Nasal PolypsDr. Luong isDistinguished. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- SinusitisDr. Luong isDistinguished. Learn about Sinusitis.
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- Allergic RhinitisDr. Luong isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AsthmaDr. Luong isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- EthmoiditisDr. Luong isAdvanced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
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- AnosmiaDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- EmpyemaDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery
- EndoscopyDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Nasal Septal HematomaDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Septal Hematoma.
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.
- Oral CancerDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Oral Cancer.
- OzenaDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Ozena.
- Palatal MyoclonusDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Palatal Myoclonus.
- PerichondritisDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Perichondritis.
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)Dr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).
- SeptoplastyDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Septoplasty.
- Sinus CancerDr. Luong isExperienced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.