Dr. Joel Ross, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Pinole, CA and has been practicing for 52 years. He graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Chicago in 1964 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
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Top Care Areas
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Earwax Buildup
very high
more than 98% of peers
Ear Disorders
very high
more than 93% of peers
Chronic Sinusitis
very high
more than 90% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
56 Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Common Cold
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Down Syndrome
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukoplakia
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Meniere's Disease
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Pharyngitis
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
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20 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lip, Excision or Resection
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
- Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Tracheal Surgery
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Illinois College Of Medicine ChicagoMedical School | Graduated 1964
- Cook Co HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1965
- San Bernardino Co HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1966
- University Ill College MedResidency Hospital | Completed 1969
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Ross has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Ross accepts 4 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaAdvantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOSelect Plus HMOSelect PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
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