Wadhwa Ashish K, M.D.

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Wheelchair accessible

(858) 674-1165Call Visit WebsiteVisit Website Map & DirectionsDirections12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 206Poway, CA 92064 Write a ReviewWrite Review

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Mon - Fri:	7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

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Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Colorado
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Connecticut
Anthem Blue Cross of California
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Specialties

Primary: Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT)

Sub-Specialty: General

Additional Specialties: Otorhinolaryngology

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General Info

*ENT Specialist *Sinuses *Snoring *Sleep Apnea *Tonsils *Voice *Swallowing *Hearing *Balance *Salivary Glands *Thyroid and Head / Neck Cancers

Services/Products

*Endoscopic Sinus Surgery*Balloon Sinuplasty*Snoring and Sleep Apnea*Hearing and Balance*Voice and Swallowing*Thyroid, Parotid, Head, and Neck Cancer*Ear and Throat Infections*Botox and Facial Cosmetic Surgery.

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botox

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visa, mastercard

Location

Boulder Medical Bldg

Languages

Spanish

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http://www.ranchoent.com

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Physicians & Surgeons, Allergy & Immunology, Hearing Aids & Assistive Devices, Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

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Specialties: Otorhinolaryngology

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Phone: (858) 674-1165

Address: 12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 206, Poway, CA 92064

Website: http://www.ranchoent.com

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Wadhwa Ashish K, M.D.

General Practitioners

Headaches
Sinusitis
Surgery and medication for recurrent and chronic sinusitis generally target facilitating the drainage of the sinuses so the sinuses are less likely to back up. Medications primarily decrease the inflammation of the sinus lining to block or thin the mucous so it may drain easier. Sinus surgery is generally directed at enlarging the openings of the sinuses so they do not become blocked in the first place.
Medical Weight Loss
Treatment for snoring without apnea involves a range of options from conservative measures such as weight loss (if overweight), avoiding sleeping on your back, and avoiding drinking alcohol late at night. Surgical options including modification of the nose, throat, palate, tonsils, or tongue base, each of which has to be tailored to each individual patient’s anatomy. Minor office procedures are also available to help reduce snoring.
Snoring
The causes of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can vary. In a heavier person, this may be the weight or laxity of throat tissues promoting collapse. In a person with large tonsils, it may be the tonsils themselves. If you have a long uvula (the dangly thing in the back of your throat), it may be vibrating or even collapsing with the palate while you sleep. Often, it is a combination of all of these things. Sometimes the tissues of the throat are fine, but the nose breathing passages are fundamentally small. If you have ever tried to drink a thick milkshake with a small straw before, you know the straw will collapse. Likewise, breathing through a narrow nose can be likened to pinching a straw, promoting collapse of tissues in the throat.
Ear Infections
It’s the time of the year for holidays, celebrations, vacations, and yes, unfortunately, the time of the year for many of our young ones to bring home the sniffles. While getting the usual cold is perhaps unavoidable, stopping the chain from progressing to ear infections and sinus infections should help our children feel better faster.
Pneumonia
As we age, the muscles in our body tends to weaken and become thinner. Likewise, the voice box is made up of multiple muscles that can also atrophy as we get older. After the age of 60, it is very common for adults to experience vocal cord atrophy. Patients generally complain that their voice is softer, higher pitched, and they have difficulty projecting their voice. Some patients may experience a chronic cough. In more severe cases, patients may have choking or coughing when drinking liquids or may develop recurring aspiration pneumonia. Speech therapy can help to strengthen the muscles of the voice box, improving its strength and tone. The vocal folds themselves can also be augmented using various fillers similar to those used for filling the lips in cosmetic procedures. Making the vocal folds plumper helps them to vibrate together better, improving the quality and volume of the voice.

Multiple Sclerosis
Problems with the nervous system such as having a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or muscular dystrophy will cause the muscles of throat and esophagus to be weaker resulting in difficulty swallowing both solids and liquids.

Endocrinologist

Thyroid
Thyroid Cancer

Computed Tomography
Chemotherapy
A mass of either the throat or esophagus will obstruct food from passing down. Pureed foods and liquids will be much easier to pass. The patient may also notice changes in the voice, a lump in the neck, unintentional weight loss, or ear pain. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Radiation Therapy
For patients with cancer of the throat, if the cancer is affecting the voice box, it will often cause changes in the voice. It may also result in difficulty swallowing or breathing. The patient may also notice a lump on the side of the neck, unintentional weight loss, or ear pain. The cancer can be visualized by performing a laryngoscopy, but the diagnosis is not made until a biopsy definitively determines that there is cancer. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Otolaryngology
They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians. Otolaryngologists must complete up to 15 years of college and post-graduate training to qualify for certifications by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Plastic Surgeons

Botox
When the muscles of the esophagus squeezes in an uncoordinated manner, it can block the passage of food moving down toward the stomach and cause chest pain at the same time. Treatment may include diet modifications, Botox injections to weaken the spasming muscles, or procedures to stretch the esophagus or cut the muscles.
Rhinoplasty
Rancho Ear Nose and Throat physicians are also skilled surgeons with the expertise to drain sinus infections as well as reestablish optimal nasal airflow pathways to improve nasal breathing and sinus drainage (septoplasty, turbinate reductions and endoscopic sinus surgery). At Rancho ENT we are on the cutting edge of the latest technology offering the latest advancements in minimally invasive care such as in office and in operating room balloon sinusplasty, as well as steroid eluting stent therapy (Propel Stents). We also utilize computerize navigation to minimize risk of surgery when needed. Not to mention, we can also make your nose look better too through cosmetic rhinoplasty if desired. We are also able and willing to tell you when surgery is not needed or necessary, and medications or allergy therapy are your best choices.

Fungus
Patients with repeated sinus problems, such as sinus infections, benefit from an evaluation by San Diego sinus surgeon Dr. Wadhwa for anatomical and inflammatory causes of sinus infection. Patients may be identified to have polyps, fungus, thickened mucous debris in the sinuses or anatomic obstruction from a deviated nasal septum, among other problems.
Lesions
When evaluating a patient for hoarseness, it is important to get a clear history from the patient regarding when the hoarseness started, whether there were any precipitating events such as illness or emotional stress. The patient should describe how their voice has changed, whether it is raspy, breathy, strained, quieter, or higher or lower in pitch. Any history of vocal abuse such as prolonged speaking, singing, or yelling should be discussed. Also, any aggravating factors such as smoking, heartburn, or allergies needs to be addressed. On physical exam, the ears, nose, mouth, and neck need to be carefully examined to rule out other causes of hoarseness. A laryngoscopy is an endoscopic procedure which is done usually with the patient awake, and it allows for the visualization and functional assessment of the voice box. During this procedure, a physician would be able to assess if there are any lesions of the voice box causing hoarseness. She would also be able to assess the strength of the voice box, whether it is moving normally or if there are any weakness or spasms in the muscles of the voice box. The vocal cords, or vocal folds, are the functional portion of the voice box that move and squeeze together every time we speak or swallow. A stroboscopy is a special kind of laryngoscopy whereby a flashing light is used to visualize the vibrations of the vocal folds. Abnormalities in the vibration of the vocal folds result in hoarseness. In addition to testing in the office, your doctor may also order imaging of the neck if there are any lumps detected during the exam. Tests for swallowing or breathing may also be ordered depending on the patient’s needs.

Allergies
When the other reasonable causes of the problems have been evaluated, identifying the triggers for your allergies is the next step. Sometimes this is easy, i.e.- your new cat makes you feel sick when you are around her. Sometimes it’s not so easy- you go to the park and feel ill, where you are surrounded by a variety of trees, grasses, pollens, etc. Even more complicated are problems that are year round such as dusts and food allergies. When allergies are suspected, the reasonable next step is allergy testing. Allergy testing comes in a few different forms. Skin testing works great for inhalants such as pollens, trees, dusts, grasses, etc. A small puncture in the skin is used to introduce a portion of the item being tested, and if you are positive, a reaction in the skin is detected there and measured. Blood testing (RAST) works great for those unable to tolerate skin testing such as young children or people with severe reactions. Dietary trials can identify the non-obvious food allergies. Once you have an idea of what you are allergic to, avoidance is the best treatment. Unfortunately, this is not always practical-i.e. you can avoid or give away your cat, but you cannot avoid trees forever. Medications for allergies are plentiful and many are now available over the counter, but understanding how they can be used for your optimum benefit with minimum side effects is something you should discuss with your physician. In addition, certain medications are available only by prescription. If medications are not helping, the only way to “cure” allergies is to modify your body’s immune responses in a process called immunotherapy. This can be done by very carefully receiving doses of the allergen in gradually increasing amounts, usually in a series of injections through a physician’s office. For those who afraid of needles, Rancho ENT offers Allergy Drops, or No-Shot SLIT allergy treatment in San Diego.

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