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Ronald Ward

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Dr. Ronald Ward is a top Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) in Larkspur, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Ronald Ward is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Ronald Ward is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Ronald Ward is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Larkspur, California, Dr. Ronald Ward is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
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53 years Experience
Ronald Ward
  • Larkspur, California
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
  • Accepting new patients

Constant cough and pain?

Most likely have injured the intercostal (between the ribs) muscles with the coughing. You need to see a Board Certified Pulmonologist to get this coughing matter diagnosed and READ MORE
Most likely have injured the intercostal (between the ribs) muscles with the coughing. You need to see a Board Certified Pulmonologist to get this coughing matter diagnosed and resolved

Ear leaked suddenly?

Did your surgeon or another ENT actually look with a microscope in your ear, clean the discharge out, and test whether or not the tympanic membrane was intact? If not, keep the READ MORE
Did your surgeon or another ENT actually look with a microscope in your ear, clean the discharge out, and test whether or not the tympanic membrane was intact? If not, keep the ear dry and see an ENT who will take the appropriate steps. Sometimes the cerumen liquifies with ear canal heat.

Tinnitus treatment?

No medications can. We use hearing aids and tinnitus migrating devices for this purpose. Get an audiogram at a hearing facility and speak to them about a trial use of theses devices. READ MORE
No medications can. We use hearing aids and tinnitus migrating devices for this purpose. Get an audiogram at a hearing facility and speak to them about a trial use of theses devices.

Tonsil blister?

Should heal completely in 10 days to 3 weeks. No smoking, alcohol, acidic foods. Get some anesthetic lozenges. If doe not heal, see ENT

Is general anesthesia for tonsil surgery safe?

Yes. Better control over the airway, bleeding, and patient anxiety.

Watching airplanes okay for ears?

Depends on how close watching from and potential noise exposure. You can get a ph. app with a decibel meter. If the noise level exceeds 85 decibels, use ear plugs or headphones. READ MORE
Depends on how close watching from and potential noise exposure. You can get a ph. app with a decibel meter. If the noise level exceeds 85 decibels, use ear plugs or headphones.

Difficulty swallowing?

Most likely have gastrointestinal reflex, GERD. Take omeprazole (OTC). Decrease or eliminate fatty foods, acidic foods, caffeine, late night snacks and meals, etc. Look it up on READ MORE
Most likely have gastrointestinal reflex, GERD. Take omeprazole (OTC). Decrease or eliminate fatty foods, acidic foods, caffeine, late night snacks and meals, etc. Look it up on the web. See your local medical doctor. Lose weight if overweight. May have some immediate relief if you take antacids or drink some milk

What might I have? My doctor doesn't seem to take it seriously.

Have you had COVID, Lyme disease? Symptoms sound like long COVID. I would advise seeing a neurologist, have a COVID PCR test, a Lyme titer, the routine screening labs, and a Brain READ MORE
Have you had COVID, Lyme disease? Symptoms sound like long COVID. I would advise seeing a neurologist, have a COVID PCR test, a Lyme titer, the routine screening labs, and a Brain MRI for starters. I do not have a good sense of your psychiatric status from your notes.

Nose injury?

Would appreciate lateral and base photos. You still have a brief window for any fracture to be reduced in an ENT office under local anesthesia. After three weeks any fracture will READ MORE
Would appreciate lateral and base photos. You still have a brief window for any fracture to be reduced in an ENT office under local anesthesia. After three weeks any fracture will usually need reduction in the OR. with possible osteotomies. Should see ENT tomorrow to check for septal hematoma, fractures, etc.

Repeated strong nose bleeds?

Taking any anticoagulants? Aspirin, Motrin, Advil? Any history of nasal surgery. Are you a nose picker? Allergies? Most likely it was cauterized with silver nitrate of a chromium READ MORE
Taking any anticoagulants? Aspirin, Motrin, Advil? Any history of nasal surgery. Are you a nose picker? Allergies? Most likely it was cauterized with silver nitrate of a chromium bead 20+ years ago. Some nosebleed cab controlled with cautery, some with various types of packing and sponges, some absorbable and some non-absorbable. Surgery and/or embolization indicated if more conservative measures non- effective. Best to make appt. with ENT- nasal surgeon in your area for exam and advice. No smoking, alcohol, noseblowing, use mask if exposed to airborne particulate matter.

Health issue?

Suggest that you make an appointment with an otolaryngologist (ENT) soon. He/She can do in-office endoscopy and request a modified barium swallow procedure.

Gum stuck in my throat for more than 5 months?

I doubt that the gum is stuck there. More likely to have an infection, mucosal pocket or lesion. See An ENT for evaluation and office endoscopy.

Can hearing damage be restored after an ear infection?

Depends on "damage". Middle dysfunction is usually reversible when the infection is treated promptly, if not there is more likely that there will be chronic changes to the Eustachian READ MORE
Depends on "damage". Middle dysfunction is usually reversible when the infection is treated promptly, if not there is more likely that there will be chronic changes to the Eustachian tube, position of the eardrum, and possibly ossicular damage. Best to consider PE tubes if recurring infections or intractable ET dysfunction.

Large knot on ear?

Do you have a close up photo? If it was sudden, probably is benign, like an inclusion cyst

Ear injury that won't heal?

Also if this is a work injury, it will covered under Workers' Compensation

Could I be having thyroid issues?

Type in WebMD on your browser. Then type in Hypothyroidism. Best to see your internal medicine MD, and Have TSH and possibly other thyroid test done

Feeling of hair in throat?

Unlikely. The hair most likely caused a slight abrasion of the mucosa with some inflammation. Should be better in a few days. No alcohol or smoking. Keep acidic foods to a minimum. READ MORE
Unlikely. The hair most likely caused a slight abrasion of the mucosa with some inflammation. Should be better in a few days. No alcohol or smoking. Keep acidic foods to a minimum.

Asbestos and covid swab testing?

Should not be a problem. Have not heard of sinus or nasal infection after routine swab culture tests.Best to use a new M95 mask every day and a new one if the one you're using READ MORE
Should not be a problem. Have not heard of sinus or nasal infection after routine swab culture tests.Best to use a new M95 mask every day and a new one if the one you're using gets wet or damaged. I you have a lot of asbestos, best to have professionals remove it

Possible allergy?

Look like Fordyce granules, i.e. benign submucosal minor salivary glands

How can you help with a child's ear infections?

Not enough information. How old is your child, does child attend days care, is child vaccinated with usual vaccines, bottle fed or treat fed, have any allergies, full term or preemie, READ MORE
Not enough information. How old is your child, does child attend days care, is child vaccinated with usual vaccines, bottle fed or treat fed, have any allergies, full term or preemie, Do you have a pedestrian? Do you heed their advice? How many infections. How treated? Response to treatment?