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:
We appreciate your patience during this time.
Resources
We are providing these links to up-to-date resources for your convenience.
» 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:
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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
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.
“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.”
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.