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Anosmia and Hyposmia Care at Stanford Health Care
As you and your family prepare for your first visit to Stanford Health Care, you’ll likely have many questions about your care journey with us. This overview helps you understand what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.
At Stanford Health Care, you'll find world-class care. We are among the top in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. Our specialists work with you to determine the cause of anosmia so we can deliver treatments and support.
Our compassionate team understands that anosmia can cause a wide range of challenges and affect your quality of life. We offer extensive resources to assist you with every facet of your care. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
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Your Circle of Care
A diagnosis of a complex ear, nose, throat, or neck condition can disrupt your life. We are here to guide you through every challenge using our Circle of Care approach. You have a team supporting you and placing your needs at the center of every decision. Our multidisciplinary team works together to tailor treatments to your needs. Depending on the condition, you will be cared for by our otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat and head and neck surgeons) and advanced practice providers. Together, we prioritize your overall health and give you renewed hope for a better quality of life.
Access to Excellence
We strive to make access to care as simple as possible. We have a network of convenient locations across the Bay Area and a wide range of support services. User-friendly virtual health tools and video appointments help you stay connected with your care team from home. We accept most insurance plans and offer discounted transportation, short-stay options, and international travel and translation services. We make it easy for you to get the care you deserve. Our team guides you through each step, so you can make decisions that are right for you.
Innovation Through Clinical Research
As a leading academic and research institution, we are always striving to find new techniques and apply the latest and best technology to your treatment. Specialists at Stanford Health Care ENT work with each other and with teams across the nation to spark groundbreaking research. We are committed to bringing you clinical trials that test new and better ways to diagnose, treat, and manage ENT conditions. Participating in a trial may give you access to the latest ENT therapies before they are widely available.
Each patient’s experience is unique, which is why we provide individualized care for you. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff are here to support you throughout your journey with treatment plans tailored to fit your needs.
Your Doctors
This specialist is an otolaryngologist (ENT) and rhinologist (nose, sinus, and skull base expert). Smell disorder specialists have extensive experience treating patients with smell disorders. Depending on the underlying cause of the smell disorder, these specialists collaborate with other physicians and surgeons. They also work with experts from other fields, including electrical engineers and computer data scientists, to search for more effective smell loss treatments.
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A rhinologist is a type of otolaryngologist, or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. They have unique expertise in the medical and surgical treatment of nasal and sinus disorders.
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Our skilled nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing and treating nasal and sinus disorders. They see patients independently and occasionally alongside your doctor. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) can give you a thorough exam, write prescriptions, and help prevent or treat any issues. Our APPs meet weekly to discuss patient needs.
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Rhinologists may sometimes work with neurosurgeons to perform endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery. They use this procedure to remove a skull base tumor located between your brain and sinuses, which could be affecting your smell.
Smell disorder specialists often work with neurologists to provide comprehensive care to patients who have smell disorders resulting from neurologic issues. These include Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and others.
Nurses, new patient coordinators, patient access representatives, and medical assistants coordinate your care with your care team. They guide you from your first contact through follow-up care and help you find counseling, financial, and other support services.
If you qualify for a clinical trial, our research coordinators guide you through the process. They educate you about what to expect during the study, answer your questions, and schedule your appointments.
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Our Clinics
You can access Stanford Health Care’s expertise and compassionate care for any condition affecting the ears, nose, sinuses, and throat. We always accept new patients, and we take many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
