Michael J. Olds, MD
Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane Ear Nose & Throat - Spokane
217 West Cataldo Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
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About Michael J. Olds
Board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Olds has also helped advance the cochlear implant procedure in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in otology, with an emphasis on pediatrics, Dr. Olds takes great pride in the help he has provided to so many children with hearing impairments. Dr. Olds graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and obtained his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Two internships followed – the first in internal medicine at the Shands Hospital University of Florida in Gainesville, and the second in general surgery at State University of New York at Syracuse. He continued at Syracuse for his residency in otolaryngology. A Fellowship in otology relocated him to Sarasota where he attended The Ear Research Foundation at Florida Ear and Sinus Center. Dr. Olds then returned to Spokane and joined Spokane ENT and Surgery Center in 1998. Dr. Olds’ professional associations include American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology, Washington State Medical Association, and American Neurotology Society. Dr. Olds has served on the executive board of the Spokane County Medical Society, the surgery committee at Sacred Heart Medical Center, and on the adjunct faculty in the Department of Pharmacology at Washington State University, as well as in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He has also volunteered as Secretary of the Inland Northwest Foundation for Hearing, as a board member for The H.O.P.E. School, on the Board of Trustees for Spokane County Medical Society and in the Spokane Rotary.
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
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Provider was friendly & thorough
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They were great.
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Dr Olds is one of the best! Extremely knowledgeable and caring.
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Dr. Olds listened to my concerns, completely covered my options, and respected my decision to move forward with treatment.
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Dr Olds is an amazing, well trained and easy to understand provider. He is so busy that it is difficult to get an appointment to see him though
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Dr. Olds is always so very kind and patient with my developmentally delayed, autistic daughter. She actually likes going to see him!
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Dr. Olds is an excellent and knowledgable provider who is exceptional and thorough in taking time to explain things to his patients.
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Dr. Olds impressed me years ago. He still stands out as a caring and competent provider. I wish he could be our primary care provider! I would drive a long ways to see him
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Great provider whom I trust which is so important.
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My experience with Dr. Olds was excellent. He was thorough and caring, diagnosed and treated my problem In one visit, with an excellent result. I would highly recommend him to anyone requiring ENT assistance.
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I have been seeing Dr Olds for over 20 years. He is excellent in knowledge, expertise, caring, and courtesy. In fact I have recommended him for my grandson and he is wearing hearing aids and my have surgery when he has stopped growing. I have the highest respect for Dr. Olds.
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Dr Olds is a excellent provider. I was a bit surprised at how much time I had to spend between appointments.
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No complaints.
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Dr. Olds, his audiologist, mid-levels, and reception staff were all excellent.
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Very caring and informative
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Dr Olds and his staff are always very helpful, patient and understanding. They answer our questions completely.
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Good experience
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Excellent care by doctor and staff. Appointments are long off!
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He is a very good ear specialist and I would definitely recommend him to anyone He is very kind and respectful!I appreciate his care for my ear condition -- very helpful!!
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Very good experience.
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Great team - thanks
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Enjoyed my time at the office. All of the staff made me feel welcome and relaxed. Will definitely let others know that this office and staff are in my opinion great and work well together to help their patients.
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I was very lucky to get a quick appointment with Dr. Olds as he had a cancellation just a few moments before I called. Otherwise. It would have been 4 months for my appointment with him.
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Professional and personal!
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First time seeing this Dr. And if I have to see him again I will look forward to it. Very positive & professional with just the right amount of bed side manner to make this first visit feel as if I have been seeing him for years.
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Very knowledgeable and capable of describing my health challenges
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It's been good lately!
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Dr. Olds is an awesome person and doctor. I always receive great care.
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Dr Olds is personable and talked to me like a regular person. Answered all my questions with respect.
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Dr Olds is one of the best Dr's I've ever had. He has always been on my side and helped my everytime.
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Everything IRT my pre-care, Surgery, post-care, follow-up were Excellent.
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Everyone was very polite and capable especially the doctor. I am the type of person who asked very detailed and in-depth questions. Someone who isn't educated or well versed in a field typically won't be able to answer some of the questions I ask. This doctor was able to answer everything and explained everything perfectly. The only negative thing I could say is it took 6 months to get in to see the doctor. That is not an odd occurrence, it has been 6 months nearly everywhere to get an appointment. The dentist for cleaning, the dermatologist, the heart doctor, all took 6 months. I may be in the wrong business if most medical fields are scheduled 6 months out.
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Everyone was very nice and efficient!!
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Always good
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Superb physician, outstanding care
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I have always had exceptional care from Providence and appreciate where I spread good word to others
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Dr Olds is professional caring and an excellent doctor
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GOOD
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Dr. Olds is kind, shows respect for the patient needs and explains things thoroughly.
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All good
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Very good
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A good knowledge of my condition,but need more tests
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Always a great experience with Dr Olds and all staff members
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Dr Olds is very knowledgeable and ease to talk to. Answers all my questions.
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All good experiences
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Great experience
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Dr Oldes and his staff always very polite courteous and very helpful.
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Dr Olds is a fantastic physician and colleague, caring and skilled.
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I always feel comfortable going to this provider
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Dr Olds does a great job of listening to me
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Dr Olds answered my questions about my hearing test and concerns
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Dr. Olson was a very thoughtful and efficient doctor.Very personable as well.
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Dr. Olds is the best. I have never had a doctor as compassionate as him\
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Dr. Olds was excellent in explaining my ear problems
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Dr. Olds listens respectfully to to my thoughts and questions, and always gives me an answer that validates my ideas and questions. He is very knowledgeable and takes time to know who each patient is. Even though I don't see him often, he always seems to solve the problem and I feel confident in his expertise. He is also probably the most kind, polite, and thoughtful doctor that has ever treated me, and I appreciate him and Providence very much.
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Dr. Olds is worth waiting 3+ months to see.
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Dr Olds is very caring and really makes you feel valued.
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I'm supposed to get treatment every 4 months and get a letter reminder at the 4 month time but the next available appointment has been 4 MORE months. I've learned to have the doctor get me that next 4 month appointment before I leave the last appointment so I will have one the next 4 month time. Many thank's to him!
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Dr Olds was willing to "look outside the box" when considering the symptoms I'm having and opt for a different approach to potential treatment.
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Dr Olds is extremely kind and patient. He discussed my problems and actions I might take to improve things. He cleaned my ears, discussed OTC meds and how often I should take them. He spent a lot of time with me. I felt he really cared about me.
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Very good experience
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I enjoyed meeting Dr. Micheal Olds very much and looking to working with him to improve my Left Cochlear Implant issue.
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They have been amazing
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Returning messages in a timely manner need a little work. Dr. Olds & Staff are 10 Star Worthy...!!
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I have been going to the Spokane ENT Clinic for over 30 years. I have been with Dr. Olds for over 25 years (since 1999), He is a superb ENT Doctor. Dr.Olds really cares for, and about his patients,Dr. Olds Is also a skilled surgeon and has operated successfully on my ears. I have recommended Dr. Olds to people in the Tri-Cities (where I live) and the feedback to me is how happy they felt to have him as their new ENT doctor.
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Dr. Olds has been taking care of my ears for many years and he's the best. Now my grandson goes to him. I'm fortunate to be able to go to such a good provider,
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Everything is good!
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Dr Olds was very helpful and treated my mother with dignity and respect
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Very impressed with Dr. Olds. Listens, knowledgeable, proactive and kind.
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Everything was great and the doctor and audiologist were very nice and kind and very helpful.
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Very satisfied with the provider
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Dr Olds is an expert in his field yet still has the best bedside manner I have found this city
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I appreciate everyone at Providence Health for the care they give me in my overall health. They take the time to give me good advice on any health concerns I have. I also like how friendly and considerate they are which makes me comfortable during my health visits. Thank you!
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Appreciate care taken to prevent painful experience. Dr Olds has excellent "bedside" care.
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Love Dr Olds
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He is a very nice man
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I totally trust Dr Olds and he's a really nice guy
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I really appreciate that. Dr. Olds takes the time to explain everything to me, and really remembers my medical history and follows up. He is very thoughtful and kind.
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I have nothing but positive experiences with this provider
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That was my first appointment with Dr Olds and the Northside Clinic. They were responsive and took immediate action to help me.
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I could not have asked for a better Doctor. The surgery he did on my head made my life unbelievably better I can't thank him enough
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The doctor took care to listen to me and my concerns for my child. He listened to my child and spoke to her, did not ignore her, and made sure she was comfortable.
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I was listen to and the medical treatment was well explained given my condition.
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Dr Oods & staff very professional accommodating
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Dr Olds took his time and showed the utmost concern, knowledge and respect for my husbands condition. He made me feel so much better about the situation. I will always be grateful to him.
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This was my first time seeing Dr. Olds, he was very nice! Explained things well - I would definitely see him again!
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All good
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Nothing bad to say. My experience was good.
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Doctor was competent, but he was uninformed about my condition. After I filled him in on my problems, the care he prescribed by medication has worked very well. I appreciate his knowledge.
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Dr. Olds and his colleagues have been superb in their diagnosis and medical care. My quality of life has drastically improved since being treated by Dr. Olds. I highly recommend him to anyone with hearing impairment. I'm very grateful.
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Friendly place felt comfortable with treatment
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Dr. Olds was very thorough and the tech that did hearing test the same. Very positive experience.
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Dr Olds is an excellent doctor I highly recommend him
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Difficult to get an appt due to the recent loss of 3 providers in this practice. However, Dr Olds is the very, very best!
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Dr. Olds is knowledgeable, kind, and understanding. He's a terrific provider. Best ENT I have been treated by!
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All excellent except the fact that I was unable to get an appointment for 4 months later
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I received the care I expected.
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Dr Olds is great, I have a follow up appt in 3 months
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Dr. Olds does a wonderful job of listening and explaining in detail my medical condition that occurred. So glad he is my ENT doctor. Hoping he doesn't retire anytime soon
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Dr. Olds did such a excellent job with my 4 1/2 year old. He is so kind and he made sure I understood everything that was going on. He did not rush the appointment with my child and he made sure all of my questions were answered. Dr.Olds made sure my child was comfortable during her appointment with him.
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Dr. Olds is a very good provider. Takes time to listen and seems very caring.
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Very responsive to my concerns.
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Very personable and professional.
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He is always professional and great provider.
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Dr. Olds is to be admired and learned from.
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Excellent command of test results and lucid explanation of what they mean.
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It was all good with Dr Olds. The hard part was waiting. But I finally got a cancellation. I had a clogged ear & pressure in my head. When he finished unclogging my ear with baby oil & suction. All the symptoms stopped.
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Excellent
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Very good.
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Dr. Olds is absolutely the best doctor!
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Dr Olds is a excellent doctor
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I really appreciate the patience and care I receive from Dr. Olds!
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Dr. Olds is fantastic. Great knowledge and bed-side manner.
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Dr. Olds listened attentively with good response. I did not feel rushed at all.
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He was very empathetic about my condition.
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Dr Olds was attentive to my medical concerns and offered caring expertise. My appointment was in the afternoon and all doctors were running about 45 min late possibly due to over scheduling. Still, he took the necessary time and I didn't feel rushed.
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Great bed side manner and very responsive to lots of questions I had. A great experience!
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Dr Olds showed concern and was very patient and listened to my questions with understanding.
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Dr. Olds was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and kind.
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All went very well
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Very easy to talk to you
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Did exactly what was asked of him.
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Seeing Dr Olds is always good in the sense that he's a highly competent and caring provider. Everyone in his office is a pleasure to work with.
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Always respectful & caring
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Good
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We love Dr. Olds. We have been going to him for a long time.
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Wonderful care. Answered all my questions.
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I always receive EXCEPTIONAL care from Dr Olds!
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Clinical Interests
- Acoustic Nerve Injury
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Adenoid Hypertrophy
- Adenoidectomy
- Adenoiditis
- Alaryngeal Communication
- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Blocked Eustachian Tubes
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Assessment
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (Baha)
- Cerumen Removal
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Assessment
- Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Nerve Damage
- Cyst Of Sinuses
- Deviated Septum
- Difficulty Speaking
- Disorder Of Balance
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Nose
- Dry Sinus
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia
- Ear Canal Lesions
- Ear Cyst
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Mass
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Ears Abscess
- Epistaxis
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Etd)
- Excessive Drooling
- Excessive Salivation
- Facial Fracture
- Facial Nerve Disease
- Facial Nerve Injury
- Facial Nerve Schwannoma
- Facial Pain
- Facial Paresis
- Fissured Tongue
- Foreign Body (Ear)
- Frenectomy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Glossodynia
- Glottic Stenosis
- Goiter
- Hairy Tongue
- Head And Neck Cancer Surgery
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss (Conductive)
- Hearing Loss (Neural)
- Hoarseness
- Hypoglossal Nerve Disease
- Hypoglossal Nerve Injury
- Impacted Cerumen
- Inner Ear Trauma
- Inverted Papilloma Of The Sinus
- Itchy Ear
- Labyrinthitis
- Laryngeal Dystonia
- Laryngeal Edema
- Laryngeal Lesions
- Laryngeal Leukoplakia
- Laryngeal Polyps
- Laryngeal Stenosis
- Laryngitis
- Laryngocele
- Laryngoscopy
- Lip Droop
- Ludwig Angina
- Lump In Throat
- Malformations Of Ear
- Malignant Otitis Externa
- Mastoiditis
- Meniere's Disease
- Middle Ear Exploration
- Missing Eardrum
- Mouth Abscess
- Mouth Pain
- Myringoplasty
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Drainage
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Polyps
- Neck Abscess
- Neoplasm Of Ear
- Neurologic Disorders Of The Larynx
- Nose Fracture
- Odynophagia
- Olfactory Nerve Disease
- Oral Inflammation
- Oral Lesions
- Osteoma
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Otomastoiditis
- Otosclerosis
- Ototoxicity
- Parapharyngeal Abscess
- Parapharyngeal Mass
- Parathyroidectomy
- Perforated Ear Drum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngeal Mass
- Polyp Of Cheek
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Retropharyngeal Abscess
- Rhinitis
- Rhinorrhea
- Ruptured Eardrum
- Salivary Gland Disorders
- Sialadenitis
- Sialolithiasis
- Sino Nasal Carcinoma
- Sinonasal Papilloma
- Sinus And Nasal Mucoceles
- Sinus Mass
- Sinus Polyp
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis
- Small Ear Canal
- Smell Disorders
- Snoring
- Sphenoidotomy
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Mouth
- Stapedectomy
- Stomatitis
- Stylohyoid Syndrome
- Subglottic Stenosis
- Sudden Deafness
- Suppurative Tonsillitis
- Swallowing Problem
- Swollen Parotid
- Swollen Throat
- Throat Abscess
- Throat Mass
- Thyroglossal Duct Disorders
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Surgery
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Mass
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillitis
- Tracheostomy Management
- Tympanometry
- Tympanoplasty/Mastoidectomy
- Uvuloplasty
- Velopharyngeal Deficiencies
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Neuronitis
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- Vocal Cord Lesions
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Strain
- Voice Problems
Dr Olds is very easy to talk to and is a great physician.
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