
Overview
Dr. Douglas Trask is a UCI Health otolaryngologist who treats disorders of the ear, nose and throat who is board certified in both otolaryngology and sleep medicine. He specializes in sleep surgery and individualized treatment alternatives for patients with sleep apnea.Trask received his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in otolaryngology at University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.His research training includes earning a PhD from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Mass.Trask’s research focus is on advanced treatments for people with sleep apnea, including sedated evaluation of the airway and neurostimulation therapy for people with sleep apnea. He has won numerous awards for his research, has lectured nationally and abroad, and he has published extensively on sleep apnea.He has previously served on the faculties of the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa, and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.Trask is passionate about delivering patient-centered care for people with sleep disorders and he works collaboratively with the UCI Health Sleep Medicine program. Since 2020, he has performed more than 100 sleep surgeries.
Dr. Trask is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Perichondritis, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
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UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
Dr. Edward C. Kuan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI Health otolaryngologist who specializes in medical and surgical treatment for disorders of the nose, paranasal sinuses and skull base. He is Co-Director of the UCI Comprehensive Skull Base Program and Chief of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery.As a rhinologist and skull base surgeon, his clinical practice focuses on complex and revision endoscopic sinus surgery for challenging sinusitis and nasal polyps, especially cases that have failed prior medical and/or surgical therapy. He also has a focused interest in sinonasal tumors and often partners with the UCI Head and Neck Cancer team to provide comprehensive treatment for both benign and malignant tumors of the nose and sinuses, often achievable via a minimally invasive approach.In addition, he performs endoscopic skull base surgery in close collaboration with UCI Health neurosurgeons as part of the UCI Health Skull Base Surgery Program, including removal of brain tumors through the nose and reconstructing defects between the brain and the nose (cerebrospinal fluid leaks and encephaloceles), and frequently collaborates with the UCI Health Facial Plastic Surgery team for the comprehensive surgical treatment of the functional nasal airway.Kuan earned his medical degree at UCI School of Medicine. He completed residency training in otolaryngology at UCLA, followed by a fellowship in rhinology and skull-base surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.His research interests include bioengineering applications in rhinology, skull base reconstruction, and clinical outcomes of chronic sinusitis, sinonasal tumors and skull base surgery. He has published more than 350 peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and book chaptersin the highest-impact otolaryngology and neurosurgery journals and is a regular invited speaker for both clinical topics and his research nationally and internationally. He is actively involved in the American Rhinologic Society, North American Skull Base Society and Triological Society. He is the primary editor of a textbook on skull base reconstruction and is the primary editor of the International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology - Sinonasal Tumors document. He also serves as an associate editor and/or on the editorial boards of multiple scientific journals, including all journals focused on the field of rhinology. Dr. Kuan is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kuan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
Dr. Naveen Bhandarkar is a board-certified UCI Health otolaryngologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the nose, the paranasal sinuses (areas surrounding the nasal cavity) and the skull base (the interface between the sinuses and the brain).He has extensive experience in complex and revision endoscopic sinus surgery, treating the most difficult and challenging cases of chronic sinusitis, polyps and sinus tumors. He has performed more than 2,500 procedures to date using the most advanced technologies available.After earning a medical degree at Ohio State University’s College of Medicine in Columbus, he completed residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, followed by a fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.His clinical interests include chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal and sinus tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, sinus steroid eluting implants, balloon sinuplasty, revision sinus surgery, image-guided sinus surgery and minimally invasive skull base surgery. He is active in research involving clinical trials and outcomes of sinus surgery and is also a regular reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Bhandarkar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhandarkar is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas K. Trask
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas K. Trask?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas K. Trask by calling their office at 714-456-7017. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas K. Trask a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas K. Trask is classified as an Advanced expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 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. Douglas K. Trask specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas K. Trask is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Perichondritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Douglas K. Trask participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas K. Trask has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas K. Trask's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas K. Trask accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas K. Trask accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7017 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Trask isAdvanced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Nasal Septal HematomaDr. Trask isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Septal Hematoma.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Trask isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- PerichondritisDr. Trask isAdvanced. Learn about Perichondritis.
- SialadenitisDr. Trask isAdvanced. Learn about Sialadenitis.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Black Hairy TongueDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Black Hairy Tongue.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Chronic CoughDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Cleft TongueDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Cleft Tongue.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Dry MouthDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- EmpyemaDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Geographic TongueDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Tongue.
- GlossodyniaDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Glossodynia.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LaryngitisDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Laryngitis.
- LeukoplakiaDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Leukoplakia.
- Male Pattern BaldnessDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Male Pattern Baldness.
- Mouth SoresDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Mouth Sores.
- Mouth UlcersDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Mouth Ulcers.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Nasal PolypsDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Nonsyndromic Hearing LossDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.
- OtitisDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Otitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Periodic Limb Movement DisorderDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Ruptured EardrumDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Ruptured Eardrum.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- SinusitisDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Throat CancerDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- TinnitusDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Tinnitus.
- Tonsil StonesDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Tonsil Stones.
- TonsillitisDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Tonsillitis.
- VertigoDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Trask isExperienced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

