Lorien M. Paulson, MD
Fortuna, CA 95540
Providence Medical Group Fortuna - ENT
3307 Renner Drive, Fortuna, CA 95540
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- TriWest - Tricare
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- Health Net PPO
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Cigna PPO
- Aetna PPO
- United HealthCare PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue Shield of CA PPO
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About Lorien M. Paulson
Dr. Lorien Paulson is a board-certified Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck Surgeon with additional pediatric subspecialty fellowship training and has been in practice for 10 years. She enjoys taking care of patients of all ages, with a particular interest in chronic sinus disease, and congenital and acquired head and neck masses. After completing her undergraduate degree at MIT (originally intending to pursue a career in molecular biology) she decided to change her plans to medicine! She attended University of California, San Diego for her Doctorate degree, followed by a five-year Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery Residency at Oregon Health Science University, followed by a one-year fellowship at the University of North Carolina. In her free time, Dr. Paulson enjoys foraging and cooking with the bountiful ingredients of Humboldt County, as well as travelling, painting, and hiking.
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Always a great caring doctor
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I love Dr. Paulson and her staff. I get wonderful care. Very happy I am Dr. Paulsen's patient.
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Always the best treatment.
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Dr Paulson is awesome.
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Excellent care provider.
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Dr. PAULSEN IS A TOTAL PROFESSIONAL.
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Very happy with the care I get from Dr. Paulson.
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Dr Paulson is an excellent ENT physician. Her knowledge, care, and kindness are superb. Lucky to be her patient.
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Provider was eas to communicate with.
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We find Dr Paulson to be very personable, professional, and kind.
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Dr.Paulsen was terrific, she totally took great care of me.
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My doctor was very good and nice
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Dr. Paulson and her staff are wonderful!
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Both Dr. Paulson and Dr. Counts were extremely kind, listened deeply to me, took all the time I needed and explained everything clearly. I felt cared for and confident in my medical treatment.
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I think she is fabulous. I wish all dr were like her
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No complaints
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Clear explanations, good listener, in depth answers to my questions, supplied many options for further care & most likely outcomes.
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Dr. Paulson was not only very personable and knowledgeable, but allowed me to have an appointment at the last minute. She explained everything regarding the lesion on my gum. I felt very reassured by her explanation.
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No complaints. Good experience
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The doctor was great at explaining how best to approach my issue. Went above and beyond
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All good! Best care.
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Dr Paulson and her team are wonderful!
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All was good nothing bad.
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Dr. Paulson is the nicest doctor I've ever had. I wish she was my main doctor! She went out of her way to treat me for something that was not in my original referral, and she treated me with respect, kindness and compassion throughout. Thank you Dr. Paulson!
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Very good provider
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I have always found Dr. Paulsen to be extremely caring and competent. She also is complete and easy to understand in her explanations to me about elements of my chronic sinusitus.
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Excellent care
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I always have a positive experience with this Doctor and her staff. They are wonderful.
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Dr Paulson and team are great!
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Doctor was very clear and informative
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Amazing service. Very thankful for help.
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Dr Paulson is always efficient, friendly and respectful. And is a very good listener and respects her patients' boundaries
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Very good doctor. I love her.
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Great doctor!
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Dr Paulson is excellent. She's the perfect doctor!
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I have no complaints with any of my providers. They all have gone above and beyond to get the best treatment possible for my spinal condition
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I have not one complaint about Dr. Paulsen
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Great doctor!
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The procedure worked - thank you!
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Dr. Paulson and her staff are wonderful.
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This doctor listened and answered all of my questions regarding my daughter's upcoming surgery. She answered in a way that made sense and made us feel heard.
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Very good
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Thank you!!
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Dr. Paulson and her staff are wonderful!
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Dr. Paulson is the best.
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Dr. Paulson called me at home each evening during my crisis period. A great doctor! She was very knowledgeable and kind while caring for me. She's wonderful!
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Dr Paulson and staff the best!
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Very satisfied
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Dr Paulson handled my procedure with great skill and care. She made sure I understood everything and most importantly, she performed a very successful surgery and followed up quickly with post-op care and clear instructions and guidance. My family and I are so grateful to her and her staff!
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To spend more time with her
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Awesome goes way above the level of care I expected!
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Everyone was so nice! Every nurse was so sweet and caring. I felt very comfortable with myDaughter being in their care of the doctors and nurses.
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Dr Paulson was very pleasant and answered all my questions
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Dr Paulson is an extremely knowledgeable, kind, down to earth, young woman, whom I respect highly. Her staff Is friendly and professional. I am very satisfied with the care I receive from this team!
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All good
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Dr. Paulson did a minor surgery on my ear at the hospital. She saw me pre-op and explained everything to me. She left me a detailed instructions about the procedure and follow-up care.The doctor called me personally at home several days later to let me know the biopsy was okay and to check on my healing. Came into the office to have stitches removed and she was great. Very impressed with her.
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Dr. Paulson is absolutely the best
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This was a checkup. Full exam given. All went well.
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I love the personal care Dr. Paulson gives me. She is also careful to include my husband in her conversations with me. She is an amazing doctor, surgeon and person!
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The receptionist and office staff were very pleasant. Wait time was minimal. Dr Paulson was very knowledgeable and thoroughly explained each procedure and made sure I was very comfortable during the procedure. I would recommend Dr Paulson's services to my neighbors and friends. Thank you Providence for a job well done.
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All was great
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She was a very sweet doctor.I really enjoyed seeing her. I would definitely see her again If and when I have more Issues.She was nice to me She listen to me when I had questions. She answered them to where I understood her.
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All went good
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Great ENT team. Thanks
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Dr. Paulson approached our daughter's care thoughtfully and gave helpful advice.
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Everyone in the office are professional.
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We are new to this provider. She and her nurse practitioner/staff have taken our ongoing medical issues seriously and provided support every step of the way to get procedures and referrals approved by our health insurance provider. I appreciate the quality care and level of seriousness given to a 6yo patients needs.
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Dr. Paulson makes you feel comfortable when taking care of your medical concerns.
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Great team, great provider!
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I appreciated her straightforward style and her concern for me. For example, she knew from my records why I was wearing a mask, and wore one herself the whole time and minimized the time I needed to have mine off
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Dr. Paulsen was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in her explanations of what she felt she was able to offer me to correct the health care concerns I have. She explained her perspective well.
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I thought she did a great job and ordered necessary follow-up tests in a timely manner.
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Fantastic care! We appreciated everyone's help and kindness. As smooth and as great as it possibly can be when your child needs surgery.
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Recognized me as a person. Spent the time to explain what was coming, to explain procedures, etc. I was particularly impressed with this doctor's performance and interpersonal skills. Yeah, im not kidding.
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Great healthcare team
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Excellent care provider with an exceptional team!
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I found it helpful that Dr Paulsen was able to look at my medical records from other doctors right in the exam room during my visit. Doing so helped the doctor greatly and she was able to address my concerns.
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Great experience!
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Very happy
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Very thorough and caring. Great experience overall.
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This Dr is the most knowledgeable Specialty Dr that I have ever seen. Dr Paulson knows her stuff. Every time that results came back from my scans or tests, she would call me herself right when she got the results to tell me the results. She got me in right away for surgery and would call me up afterwards to ask how I was doing. No other Dr or Specialty Dr has done that before. Thank you Dr Pauson!
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Dr. Paulson was very helpful in explaining what was going on and what needed to happen next. Her friendliness and thoroughness helped ease my anxiety over the situation.
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Dr. Paulson is wonderful and her staff the best.
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The care and guidance with this provider was exceptional, and always has been in this office. They listen, don't rush you and give a through exam. I love going here!!
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Dr Paulson is a great Physician! She ordered all the scans that were necessary, unlike my Primary Dr, to determine my diagnosis. I got in quickly to get the Biopsy, and a few weeks later, I was scheduled for my surgery. My Primary told me it was nothing. Thank you Dr Paulson!
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A Really competent and pleasant physician to have provide critically needed care to me. Thank you
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Keep up the good work " Dr. Paulson Team" Thanks
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Dr Paulson and staff were considerate and professional. Check in went smoothly. The blood pressure unit did not seem to be working correctly as the MA had to try 3 or 4 times to get a reasonable reading. Dr. Paulson was very thorough with her exam and explanation of my symptoms. She gave me options for treatment and explained the pros and cons of each option. It was a good appointment and well worth my time.
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Dr. Paulson Was very informative about the procedure and I feel she did a phenomenal job explaining everything in detail and I'm very happy with the outcome. The office staff has treated me very well and I would highly recommend her To any other families that have ENT issues
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Dr. Paulson and her staff are wonderful!
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Had a great experience. Had a amazing group of nurses through out the time we were there. Thank you all to them they were so nice
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Pleasant and informative visit
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The office staff did not relate to me in any human, individual way. Indeed they seemed intent only upon doing their job, which does not include human interaction. In contrast, Dr. Paulson is an absolute gem. She listened, explained my condition in great detail, and checked for final pathology results just before entering the room ( they were not yet in). Later that afternoon she sent me a My Chart message that the results were available and reiterated her professional opinion and assessment of them. The message was as personalized as I would expect from my interactions with her, including addressing me by my preferred name and signing with her first name. This experience almost makes me hope I have more ENT problems in the future!
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Dr Paulson and staff are the best!
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VERY professional and attentive. Highly recommended!
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I have no complaints at this time.
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This physician was very pleasant and helpful.
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The best, but sometimes hard to get into.
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Excellent care
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She was very professional and explained things to me in a way I could understand
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Dr. Paulson is stellar. She saw that the famous Providence system was going to make me wait 2 MONTHS to be seen in order to remove a skin cancer that my dermatologist did not want to try. Dr. Paulson saw this and had me come in within the week, so I am please with her. Not so much with the Provident system. I am not sure if my message to my primary provider on MyChatt helped this process or if it was not needed, but my primary physician ( Dr. Cataldo) was aware of the appointment being advanced and messaged me such. He too is superior at reading and responding to his patients.
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Dr Paulsen gave me excellent care, she communicated my results after my successful surgery she performed. All appts were perfectly timed. I'm grateful to her!
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Conditions and Procedures
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Adenoid Hypertrophy
- Adenoidectomy
- Adenoiditis
- Alaryngeal Communication
- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Assessment
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (Baha)
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesteatoma
- 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
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia
- Ear Canal Lesions
- Ear Cyst
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Mass
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
I was very satisfied with the information and options presented to me. It was very straight forward easy to understand.
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