Dr. Richard P Wikholm MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
116 S Palisade Dr Suite 206 Santa Maria CA, 93454About
Dr. Richard Wikholm is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Wikholm specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1984
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1984
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto- Sleep Medicine
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hearing Loss
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Acid Reflux
- Skin Cancer
- Ear Wax
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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