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...

  • Fever?

    The obvious need is COVID testing. Without other focal symptoms, it is difficult to give advice. Best to see your internist. READ MORE

  • Swallowed bottle cap?

    I suggest going to nearest ER and being evaluated. Do not take anything by mouth READ MORE

  • Excessive burping?

    Probably related to your conditions and habits. Acid reflux, hiatal hernia, weak lower esophageal sphincter. Air swallowing when eating and drinking. Recommendations usually are to stop smoking, not chew gum, slow down eating and drinking, avoid cabbage, beans, broccoli, and dairy products, no soda or beer, take walks after eating, bad fitting dentures need repair, no sucking on hard candies, avoid fried foods, limit alcohol intake. See ENT for evaluation and possible swallowing study. READ MORE

  • Throat discomfort?

    No pain? Probably irritation from acid reflux, dryness, localized pharyngeal neuritis, allergy. Advise no smoking, alcohol intake spicy foods for 1-3 weeks. Stop throat clearing if this is a habit. Treat allergy symptoms. Drink at least two quarts of clear fluids per day. if reflux, prilosec may help. can see ENT for endoscopy. READ MORE

  • What are the dangers of your ears going numb from the cold?

    Prolonged cold exposure can lead to frostbite and potential necrosis of the auricular tissue. Just like fingers and toes. READ MORE

  • Throat closing up?

    Probably means you have an intact sensory neurologic tract. This is reflex mediated by the superior laryngeal nerve which closes the laryngeal opening when food or fluids are in close proximity to entering the laryngeal inlet. It is a protective reflex. Suggest drinking more clear fluids. No talking while chewing, swallowing READ MORE

  • I have spontaneously gained the ability to move my ears?

    Probably a complication of your chronic neck disorder. READ MORE

  • Almost everything I eat taste and smells the same?

    No symptoms of upper respiratory infection, head injury, or exposure to toxic inhalants? Any nasal discharge or bleeding? History of nasal allergies and/or polyps? Nasal breathing obstruction? Advise avoid alcohol, smoke, noxious fumes. Can do saline rinses of nose. Zinc tablets sometimes beneficial . If no improvement in next three weeks, see ENT for endoscopy and Possible CT scan. READ MORE

  • Throat problem?

    Could be acid reflux, airway dryness/irritation from mouth breathing or dehydration. Doubt allergy. If you smoke, stop for three weeks and see if things improve. Can try OTC Prilosec. Stop late night meals and snacks. No caffeine after 6:00 pm. Limit fatty/spicy food intake. If overweight, attempt to lose weight now. It does get any easier, the older you get. If pain or vocal changes. see ENT for endoscopy. Can get guidelines for GERD therapy online READ MORE

  • How long does a cold fever last in toddlers?

    Depends on the virus, state of hydration, potential complications, potential bacterial superinfection, status of immune system. Any prolonged fever should be evaluated by a pediatrician. READ MORE

  • I have a really bad pain in my left ear and I can't hear?

    Appears to be an ear canal infection/inflammation. Advise seeing ENT for microscopic ear exam and cleaning, an audiogram if indicated. READ MORE

  • Tinnitus?

    See ENT for ear exam and audiogram. See dentist for mouth guard. Clicking may be from the jaw joint. Ringing from the inner ear READ MORE

  • I had surgery 4 and a half day ago to open my sinuses?

    Call the surgeon. He/She can remove the stints now, suction out debris and have you use a vasoconstrictor spray READ MORE

  • Dry cough for months?

    If otherwise healthy and not allergic, probably are mouth breathing during sleep drying out airway. Should be drinking at least two quarts of water/day. Check the bedroom humidity, and turn down the heat at night to mid-sixties. Lozenges will stimulate salivary gland to secrete. Check with your Ob/GYN if you can use Mucinex. No smoke exposure or alcohol. READ MORE

  • Rhinorrhea?

    Appears that you have seen a number of doctors. Any ENT doctor? May have indications for CT scan of sinuses and nasal endoscopy. If you have not been prescribed Atrovent nasal nasal spray, it be worth a trial READ MORE

  • Nasal discharge during mastication?

    Physiologic event that occurs in older individuals due to parasympathetic innervation response to food intake. Can be incited by certain foods and odors. It is hyperactive vasomotor rhinitis. Can be form of dysautonomia. Have your doctor Rx Atrovent nasal spray. Spray your nasal airways with this medication thirty minutes before meals. READ MORE

  • Blisters under tongue?

    Probably apthous stomatitis ulcers. Benign. Avoid all acidic foods/fruits for the next 7-10 days. Bland diet. No alcohol or smoking. Get some antithetic lozenges at the pharmacy, e.g., decline. READ MORE

  • Inner nasal laceration?

    May have a foreign body in the nasal airway. Best to go to a County hospital and have an ENT do endoscopy. READ MORE

  • How long does tonsil surgery take?

    Generally the operating time is about thirty minutes, not counting anesthesia induction, anesthesia reversal, recovery time time. Side effects: Throat pain, ear pain, neck soreness, potential rebreeding, difficulty and pain on swallowing. Take off at least a week READ MORE

  • Whats going on?

    Assuming that you are not experimenting with mind altering drugs, you could have a hypersensitivity condition. Could be a form of migraine. Parosmia (distortion of sense of smell) can occur with URIs, some chemical exposures, and brain tumors. See an ENT 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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