Overview
Growing up in the mountains, Dr. Lelegren enjoyed participating in Boy Scouts, playing club soccer, and performing the violin in the Young Artist Chamber Players Orchestra. After high school, he chose to serve a church service mission for two years in Trujillo, Peru and now speaks fluent Spanish. Upon returning, he met and married his wife Kate, and graduated with Honors in Biochemistry and a minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University. They moved to Texas with their newborn baby to start at the UT San Antonio School of Medicine where he graduated in the top ten of his class with honors. He then completed a five year residency training program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia where they welcomed two more children during that time. After residency, Dr. Lelegren pursed an additional year of specialized surgical training in Advanced Rhinology at University of North Carolina. Dr. Lelegren and his family moved from coast to coast in 2024 to practice with Central Coast Otolaryngology and enjoy the palm trees once again. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching soccer, mountain biking, and making his kids practice their scales on the piano. In addition to treating common ENT problems, I specialize in revision sinus surgery and sinonasal tumors.
His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Nasal Polyps.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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206 S Stratford Ave, Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Clinical Research
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"""My approach with all patients starts with easy-to-understand explanations of theirsymptoms followed by honest, straight forward treatment options. It’s how I treat friendsand family."" ~ Zachary VandeGriend, MD Dr. VandeGriend grew up in Oregon. After graduating Cum Laude at Willamette University where he was an all-conference pitcher, received his medical degree from Loma Linda University, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then went on to complete residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan followed by additional fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Dr. VandeGriend is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Away from work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young kids as well as international travel. Dr. VandeGriend is excited to bring up-to-date solutions for all aspect of ENT with expertise in facial plastic surgery as well as nasal and sinus disease. It is important to find a surgeon that you can trust for honest advice and straight forward answers to complex problems.". Dr. Vandegriend is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Throat Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew Lelegren
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Lelegren?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew Lelegren by calling their office at 805-332-8510. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew Lelegren a top-rated expert for Sinusitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew Lelegren is classified as an Experienced expert for Sinusitis, 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. Matthew Lelegren specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew Lelegren is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Nasal Polyps. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Matthew Lelegren participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Lelegren has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sinusitis. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew Lelegren's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew Lelegren accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew Lelegren accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-332-8510 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Nasal PolypsDr. Lelegren isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- SinusitisDr. Lelegren isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.