Steven T. Kmucha MD

Daly City Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor With Steven T. Kmucha MD
By: Owner
 
May 17, 2011 - PRLog -- At San Francisco-Peninsula ENT Associates we recognize that you have a choice when it comes to your preferred ear, nose and throat specialist (known as an otolaryngologist). That's why we want you to be as relaxed and informed as possible about our practice; ear, nose and throat related health issues; and treatment options.

We hope to create a healing environment within which can develop a patient-physician relationship of mutual understanding, mutual responsibility and shared decision-making. We hope to assist you in defining and maintaining your preferred optimal level of wellness and quality of life.



DOCTORS AND STAFF

At San Francisco-Peninsula ENT Associates we recognize that your choice of healthcare provider is driven by the training, competency and personality of the provider as well as convenience, insurance and other pricing issues. With ear, nose and throat (otolaryngology) problems, you deserve an otolaryngologist who is experienced, understanding, sharing of information that you will need to assist you in making decisions about your healthcare and supportive of your healthcare choices. The providers and staff at San Francisco-Peninsula ENT Associates will assist you in understanding your medical conditions, your options for treatment and the potential benefits and risks of your healthcare choices. Our staff works together as a team to be sure we are responsive to your needs and to keep you informed about your health issues.

Steven T. Kmucha
Dr. Kmucha is board certified in the medical specialty of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and in the subspecialty of ear, nose and throat allergy. He also has additional training in otology and in facial plastic surgery. These broad medical specialties cover all medical and surgical treatments for children and adults of all problems and conditions involving the ear, nose, throat, head and neck and associated structures. Dr. Kmucha also holds a law degree specializing in health and healthcare law.

Mike, Practice Manager
Kate, Front Office Manager
Frances, Nurse/Allergy Technician
Elmer, Medical Assistant/Certified Otolaryngology Technician
Sarika, Audiologist
Liezel, Hearing Aid Dispenser


SERVICES

Ears: Conditions that impair ear function can be as minor as wax buildup or as serious as congenital deafness.

Throat: Maladies of the throat can be a mere nuisance or a major ordeal. Tonsillitis, voice disorders, and even hoarseness all interfere with our ability to communicate. Many of these conditions can be improved or corrected with the care of an ENT physician or head and neck surgeon.

Nose and Mouth: Congestion, allergic rhinitis, a deviated septum, and mouth sores are just a few of the varied health problems that occur in this region of the body.

Head and Neck Surgery: Many surgical advances are being made in this area. Procedures such as tonsillectomy and facial plastic surgery are becoming less invasive, and new procedures are being developed to treat serious problems such as cleft palate, sleep apnea, and deafness.

Cancer: Early detection is critical to preventing fatal outcomes. Cancers of the head and neck such as laryngeal cancer can be particularly aggressive. Signs of cancer of the head and neck include changes in the skin, pain, prolonged hoarseness, and sudden loss of voice. If you suffer from any of these symptoms you should see an ENT or head and neck physician immediately.

Pediatric: Children face many of the same health problems that adults do, however symptoms may show themselves differently and treatment methods that work well in adults may not be appropriate for children.

APPOINTMENTS
We know you have many choices when choosing an Otolaryngologist in the San Francisco Bay area, so we have made requesting an appointment a simple process via telephone or email.

INSURANCE
Our office accepts a variety of PPOs, a limited number of HMOs and some other health plans. We are still participating in Medicare. We are members of Hill Physicians Group and of the Chinese Community Health Plan. We do not accept Medi-Cal when it is the only coverage. Please call our office to verify acceptance of your insurance carrier.


TESTIMONIALS

~ I too think Dr Kmucha is one of the best docs Ive ever been to, and Ive been to a lot. I had headaches and pressure in my nose and face for over 3 years. My family doc assumed I had sinus problems and prescribed dozens of courses of antibiotics. I finally went to Dr Kmucha who asked lots of detailed questions, even more than my GP. Dr K explained why people (and their docs) often assume that a patient has sinus problems when they dont, and he explained how I could avoid that in the future. Dr K also explained the risks to me and to the environment of unnecessary antibiotics. After he discussed all the many options and their strengths and weaknesses, I decided that I would only get the information that would calm my mind if I had some xrays. Dr K sat and reviewed the xrays with me for more than a half hour; incidentally the sinuses were completely normal. Dr K started me on some medicine for nasal inflammation, and my symptoms went completely away. Also Dr K found a small pituitary tumor on my xrays which the radiologist missed; Dr K also arranged for a great endocrinologist, and the pituitary things is under control too.

~ I met dr. Kmucha through a business opportunity. I asked him a few quick questions about my father's condition with dizziness, pressure, and noises in his left ear. We had suspected it was Menier's. But he didn't think so from what I described and his age and being a man instead of a woman. He called his office and took my father in the very next day. My father has seen a ENT specialist already, and could not diagnose the problem, had blood test done, MRI on his brain. And Nothing !. Dr. Kmucha took his time and throughly checked him out and baseed on his previous test results, and brain scans, diagnosed his problem and described my father's symptom to a T. My father agrees with all of his analysis of what happens and when it happens. No big issue. We are all very reliefed. He was patient, and very detail oriented, very funny. One of the best doctors I've ever visited.

~ Excellent doctor. I see him more than my gyno or PCP because I trust him and love his availability. He is incredibly smart and has a great sense of humor.

~ I have been going to Dr Kmucha for 2 1/2 years.  I've seen him every week for my allergy shots. I no longer need to take allergy pills anymore.  He's been very helpful and knowledgeable. Dr Kmucha has a great sense of humor. I am thankful and appreciative of his services. I would gladly refer him to anyone who is need of an ENT doctor or allergists. Francis (Dr assistant) and Kate (Receptionist) have always been warm and kind to me.

~ I've seen him a few times, got a minor medical procedure done, and I'm happy every visit.  He was very professional, explained things in an easy-to-understand way, and considerate. When I asked him if he can see my husband who is often suffering from allergy, he happily took appointment with him.  My husband is extremely happy with his service as well.
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