COVID-19: What you need to know

Orange Coast Head and Neck Surgery is taking the spread of COVID-19 very seriously. We are monitoring the situation, closely following CDC and California Department of Health updates, and updating our processes and protocols accordingly.

It is important to know that 80% of COVID-19 cases are mild or without symptoms. Like the seasonal flu, COVID-19 infection is more severe in patients with chronic underlying health conditions and the elderly. For the most updated information about COVID-19, visit the CDC’s Share the Facts, Stop the Fear page.

We will update this page as we learn more to provide you updated resources on COVID-19.

In order to help us protect you, our staff and other patients, please call us to reschedule your appointment, if you have any of the following symptoms:

  • a fever over 100F
  • dry cough
  • new onset of shortness of breath
  • or feel sick

We appreciate your patience during this time.

Resources

We are providing these links to up-to-date resources for your convenience.

» CDC Coronavirus

» CDC Fact Sheets

» California Department of Health https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

Orange County Public Health Care Agency-Health Referral Line is taking questions about COVID-19 daily from 8am-5pm, call 1-800-564-8448.

The public can help:

  1. Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first.
  2. Stay home when sick.
  3. Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including handwashing, coughing into tissue or elbow, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
  4. Stay away from people who are ill, especially if you are 60 and older or have underlying health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.

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Services

 

Welcome to OC Ear, Nose, Throat, Head & Neck Surgery.

Leading Specialized Head and Neck Surgeons in Irvine and all of Orange County

 

MOST COMPASSIONATE AND PATIENT FOCUSED ENT MEDICAL OFFICE

 

We provide comprehensive medical and surgical ear, nose, and throat care for adults and children. Our in-office services include balloon sinuplasty to immediately relieve sinusitis, CT scans of the ears and sinuses, as well as allergy testing and immunotherapy. We also offer complete state-of-the-art hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings. We perform surgeries at Hoag Hospital in Irvine and Newport Beach, Mission Hospital, CHOC Children’s Hospital, and Long Beach Memorial Hospital.

We focus on individualized care and on developing trusting relationships with our patients. We never rush an appointment and we empower our patients with full understandings of each diagnosis. We look forward to meeting you!

 

✔ Diagnose and treat all medical ear, nose, and throat concerns

✔ Perform all specialized surgical procedures to address medical head, neck, ear, nose, and throat issues

✔ Conduct all diagnostic and advanced hearing test with individualized hearing and fitting

 

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MEET THE PROVIDER

Highly trained and specialized in surgical care of the head and neck

 

 

ROBERT M. PETTIS MD, MSPH, FAAOA

Dr. Robert Pettis has lived in Southern California for more than 25 years. He attended Medical School and Surgical Residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, and is an Assistant Faculty member of the Division of Otolaryngology at UCLA. Dr. Pettis has a Master’s Degree in Science and Public Health in Bioscience and Behavioral Health, and a Fellowship in Otolaryngologic Allergy Medicine. 

Dr. Pettis is certified in advanced robotic surgery of the head and neck. He is in private practice and has offices in Irvine, California. Dr. Pettis provides state-of-the-art care for issues afflicting the head, neck, ears, nose and throat.

Dr. Pettis sees both pediatric and adult patients. He treats a wide variety of conditions including cancer of the head and neck, sinusitis and allergies, snoring and sleep problems, swallowing issues, voice and speech disorders, hearing and balance issues, thyroid disorders, and tumors and skin lesions involving the neck, face and head.

 

Learn More about Dr. Pettis

 

  

OUR LOCATION

Irvine 

 

Sand Canyon Medical Building 

16100 Sand Canyon Ave | Suite 310 

Irvine, CA 92618 

(949) 243-7787 

 

MEDIA AND LECTURES

 

FEATURED ARTICLES

Doctor's own tumor led him to take up scapel

“Surgery is an incredibly beautiful thing, and the human anatomy is beautiful. Respecting the patient and anatomy is key. 

It also helps having been on the other side. It keeps you humble.”

 

 

ARTICLES

Dr. Robert Pettis on Balance

Dr. Pettis is committed to using cutting-edge techniques and technology to achieve the best results in each patient, providing individualized care customized to every patient's unique needs.

Dr. Pettis is highly skilled in the use of robot-assisted techniques that provide greater precision for delicate and complicated surgeries so patients can enjoy the best outcomes possible.

INSURANCES ACCEPTED

We accept major insurances provided