
Overview
Dr. William Armstrong is a nationally recognized head and neck surgeon at UCI Medical Center. A leader in the management of head and neck cancer in Southern California, he treats patients referred from across the nation. He performs robot-assisted trans-axillary thyroid surgery as well as transoral robotic surgery (TORS).Armstrong is critically concerned with minimizing the side effects of cancer treatment and advancing minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical treatments in the head and neck. A member of the UCI Health skull base team, he uses the latest techniques and technologies to treat head and neck cancer while preserving the voice, swallowing ability and appearance. He is involved in the development of optical coherence tomography (OCT), an imaging technique with the potential to detect early cancer without a biopsy. He also participates in National Cancer Institute-funded clinical trials for oral cancer prevention and Southwest Oncology Group clinical cancer trials.Armstrong joined the faculty in 1994 and was named chair of the Department of Otolaryngology in 2010. He previously was division chief of otolaryngology at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System.A 1984 graduate of Pomona College, Armstrong graduated with honors from the University of Washington's School of Medicine (Seattle). He and his wife, Susan, have two children, William Harry, born December 2000, and Eric Byron, born February 2002. His recreational interests include jogging, cooking, planting fruit trees and participating in scouting and other activities with his wife and sons.
Dr. Armstrong is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Leukoplakia, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laryngectomy.
Dr. Armstrong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 3100, Irvine, CA 92612
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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 23 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. William B. Armstrong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William B. Armstrong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William B. Armstrong 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. William B. Armstrong a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William B. Armstrong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid Cancer, 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. William B. Armstrong specialize in?
While Dr. William B. Armstrong is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Leukoplakia, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. William B. Armstrong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William B. Armstrong has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William B. Armstrong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William B. Armstrong accept my insurance?
Dr. William B. Armstrong accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7017 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Armstrong isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- LeukoplakiaDr. Armstrong isDistinguished. Learn about Leukoplakia.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Armstrong isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Armstrong isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Armstrong isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- CherubismDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Cherubism.
- Ear CancerDr. Armstrong isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.

