Ronald R. Ward, MD, Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Ronald R. Ward, MD

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

1000 Magnolia Avenue Suite A Larkspur California, 94939
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Dr. Ronald Ward is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Larkspur, California. Dr. Ward 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/neurology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.

Education and Training

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California MD 1972

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology

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Ronald R. Ward, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Tinnitus: A Proposed Rating System for Workers' Compensation Claimants

    By Ronald R. Ward, M.D., F.A.C.S. (OTO/HNS) & Robert Sweetow, Ph.D. (Audiology) The United States Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that nearly 250 million dollars are spent annually on workers' compensation for hearing loss disability. Tinnitus is a...

  • Should I visit the doctor?

    Try "popping" your ears several times a day. if that does not relieve your symptoms. see an ENT. You have eustachian tube dysfunction and possibly middle ear fluid. No jowling. No smoking or alcohol intake. Could also try some OTC generic oxymetazoline nasal spray to increase the effectiveness of Valsalva. Look up the valsalva maneuver on your browser. READ MORE

  • Pulsatile Tinnitus? Urgent or Not?

    See an ENT for evaluation and possible vascular intracranial imaging studies READ MORE

  • Sinus infection?

    Should inform your treating physician. Could switch to topical oxymetazoline nasal spray. However use it off label every 2-3 hours for one week as needed. Important to shrink the nasal tissue and to open the sinus openings. (if do not have high BP) Should not have problem with rebound nasal congestion. Complete the antibiotics course. Hoarseness is not usually associated with sinus infections. Could have started as a viral infection. of course no smoking or exposure to airway irritants. Best to DC all alcohol intake for a week. Can cause nasal tissue swelling. If hoarseness does not subside in one to three, have ENT look at your vocal cords. READ MORE

  • White lump behind tonsils?

    Probably a collection of epithelial cells in a tonsillar crypt. You could use an ear curette, a water pik, or long Q-tip to remove. READ MORE

  • How do you clean your tonsils out?

    Two ways. With a Water-Pik or manually with an ear curette. Sometimes gargling with warm water or dilute saline works. READ MORE

  • Why do I hear ringing when I walk down the stairs?

    PROBABLY MECHANICAL FROM YOUR JAW JOINT OR NECK READ MORE

  • How long does tonsillectomy pain last in a child?

    Pain is quite variable in children. There may also be ear pain. Should take three weeks for tonsil beds to heal reasonably well. Treat pain with pediatric tylenol. Sucking popsicles sometimes offers temporary relief. No hot, spicy, acidic or other tissue irritating food or drink. If taking overly long, can ask to for some oral prednisolone in low dose for 2-3 days. Can also try OTC anesthetic lozenges READ MORE

  • Ear pain and throat pain?

    Mostly likely referred pain. Arnold's nerve. Throat pain can be referred to ear and vice versa. READ MORE

  • Paratoid swelling?

    Could be Sjogren's disease or other anti-immune disorder. Should stay well hydrated. Antibiotics may be indicated. See an ENT or get a referral to a university ENT department. READ MORE

  • Strep throat vs Covid or both?

    If you have tonsil remnants, you can get a strep infection. More likely you have nasopharyngitis. or a viral infection caused by a virus other than COVID. There must be a clinic or urgent care facility in your area. Viral laryngitis is much more common than bacterial laryngitis. READ MORE

  • Strep throat?

    You do have large tonsils. Do not see much exudate. Ant fever/chills? Most sore throats are viral, not bacterial. Have an ENT take a look in person. READ MORE

  • Tiny lumps on the side of the tongue?

    Those are soft tissue protrusions made by the medial (inner) aspects of the teeth. READ MORE

  • Tonsil hanging?

    Probably a residual lymphoid tissue follicle. Advise to leave it alone. READ MORE

  • Sinus infection?

    Not certain what the question is? Sinus disease is about inflammation, tissue swelling, ciliary dysmotility, ventilation, allergy, smoke/particulate/irritant exposure. READ MORE

  • I lose my voice?

    How old are you? Not much information to work with. Possibilities include age-related vocal cord atrophy, paradoxical dysphonia, vocal fold asymmetry, prior vocal fold paralysis, laryngeal lesion, etc. See an ENT for laryngoscopy. READ MORE

  • Esophagus hypersensitivity?

    Suggest reading online article in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, "Esophageal Hypersensitivity", Author: C. Prakash Gyawali, M.D. Who made Diagnosis? If not a gastroenterologist, make an appt. with one. READ MORE

  • Foreign object in the ear canal?

    Depends on what the foreign body is and how long it has been there. Best to get it removed by and ENT to prevent potential complications READ MORE

  • Symphony orchestra with a ruptured eardrum?

    Should be on oral antibiotics and ear drops. e.g Ciprodex. Keep ear dry at all times otherwise. High dB levels.e >90dB are inadvisable while the TM is healing. Could get a musician's earplug from an audiologist to damp to sound a bit while healing. READ MORE

  • Squishy lump on neck?

    Most likely benign. Lipoma or inclusion cyst, could be branchial cleft cyst as well. Have ENT look at it READ MORE

  • Spitting up cold?

    Very little information to work with. I need your past history, smoking history, prior lung disease, recent exposures, etc. I advise you to drink at least two quarters of water/day, use Robitussin or Humid, avoid further airway irritants. Best to see you primary care physician for evaluation and potential treatment. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Otolaryngology/Laryngology

Professional Memberships

  • AAFPRS AAOHNS Pacific Voice Foundation, ACS  

Areas of research

Laryngology, Voice, Speech and Swallowing Disorders

Ronald R. Ward, MD's Practice location

1000 Magnolia Avenue Suite A -
Larkspur, California 94939
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