Testimonial Archives - Pacific Head and Neck

Sep 1 2023

Dan’s Story – Unbreakable Resilience of a Cancer Survivor

Pacific Head & Neck, Speech-Language Pathology, Testimonial / September 1, 2023

Watch Dan’s Story: Unbreakable Resilience of a Cancer Survivor Step into the remarkable story of Dan Sanderson, a true embodiment of resilience and strength. Having initially faced the challenges of a misdiagnosis, Dan’s path took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with stage four cancer. With unwavering perseverance, he found his way to Pacific Neuroscience Institute, where our esteemed otolaryngologists performed surgery on Dan. Dr. Walgama and Dr. Kochhar, undertook the complex task of cancer removal and neck reconstruction. One […]

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Aug 3 2023

Overcoming Hearing Loss: Kristi’s Journey to Sound

Cochlear Implant, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / August 3, 2023

Watch Kristi’s Story – Overcoming Hearing Loss: Kristi’s Journey to Sound Imagine waking up one day to a world of silence. For 25-year-old Kristi, this became her reality when she experienced sudden hearing loss in her left ear at the age of eight. Despite numerous medical consultations and hearing tests, she was told there was no solution. However, fate had other plans for Kristi, leading her on a remarkable journey towards hearing restoration and a life-changing experience. In this blog

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Jul 6 2023

Overcoming Obstacles: A Journey of Hope and Healing – Facial Paralysis After Brainstem Stroke

Case Presentation, Facial Disorder, Plastic Surgery, Testimonial / July 6, 2023

Watch Maggie’s Story – Overcoming Obstacles: A Journey of Hope and Healing – Facial Paralysis After Brainstem Stroke Today, after over 8 years, Maggie and Dr. Amit Kochhar finally have the opportunity to sit down and further discuss Maggie’s journey. Maggie is a resilient actress, patient, and stroke survivor. Despite facing numerous challenges, including facial paralysis post-stroke, Maggie has shown remarkable strength and determination throughout her journey. In 2015, Maggie was 33 years old living in Washington, DC. Maggie had

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May 29 2023

Ayslyn’s Story – Temporal Bonebridge Surgery & Activation

Ear & Head, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / May 29, 2023

Watch Ayslyn’s Story– Temporal Bonebridge Surgery & Activation Ayslyn, a twenty-seven-year-old kindergarten teacher has been hearing impaired hearing for 23 years. Ayslyn got sick when she was 4 years old and that resulted in her losing her hearing in both ears. She has had extensive surgery on both of her ears. She recently had a temporal bonebridge surgery with Dr. Voelker. What is a temporal bonebridge bone conduction implant? According to Med-El, “With normal hearing, sound vibrations are sent through the outer and

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Feb 1 2023

Andrew’s Story – Broken Nose & Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Facial Disorder, Pacific Head & Neck, Plastic Surgery, Testimonial / February 1, 2023

Patient Testimonial: Andrew’s Story – Broken Nose & Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Watch video) Los Angeles native Andrew was hit on the face with a golf ball about 2 ½ years ago. His nose was broken in (3) places, more specifically his keystone was broken (upper area of the nose in between the eyes). Andrew had (1) surgery on his nose, but was supposed to have (2). After his first surgery, he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Andrew was under

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Dec 1 2022

Brooke’s Magic Ears – Cochlear Implant Activation

Cochlear Implant, Ear & Head, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / December 1, 2022

Watch Brooke’s Magic Ears – Cochlear Implant Activation Five-month-old Brooke received bilateral cochlear implants. Over (3) weeks post-op Brooke’s cochlear implants are activated. Brooke has magic ears! We’re so proud of Brooke and are excited to continue to walk alongside her on this journey. What is a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant is an electronic device that is implanted into the inner ear (the cochlea) and is used to restore hearing in patients who no longer benefit from traditional hearing aids or

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Nov 28 2022

Marleni’s Story – Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implant

Cochlear Implant, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / November 28, 2022

Watch Marleni’s Story: Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implant Thirty-two-year-old Marleni was diagnosed with “Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL).” Her hearing journey began the day before her 30th birthday, when she started to hear a ringing noise in her ear. Later that night she woke up with vertigo and experienced a louder ringing. She decided to go to the Emergency Room where she was told it was probably ear wax. Deep down inside, she knew something else was

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Sep 1 2022

Patient Testimonial: Joni – Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) & Facial Paralysis

Facial Disorder, Pacific Head & Neck, Plastic Surgery, Testimonial / September 1, 2022

Patient Testimonial: Joni – Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) & Facial Paralysis (Watch video) Patient Joni was on a simple bike ride with her family when she felt something on the right side of her neck. On the bike ride she experienced dizziness and uncomfort. She was immediately shouted to her family and was instantly taken to the hospital where she spent 20 days in the ICU. Later diagnosed with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) which is a bulging blood vessel that bursts in

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Aug 8 2022

Patient Testimonial: Brandon – Cochlear Implant

Ear & Head, Health, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / August 8, 2022

Patient Testimonial: Brandon – Cochlear Implant Brandon was the first patient to receive a cochlear implant at Saint John’s Health Center. Brandon was diagnosed with otosclerosis in his late 20s. Otosclerosis is a condition in which there is an abnormal growth inside the ear. Otosclerosis is a hereditary disease that can be passed down to generations. In his late 30s, there was a stapedectomy performed on each ear. About a year later, another stapedectomy was performed. Then after, he was diagnosed

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Aug 1 2022

Patient Testimonial: Deeanna – Facial Paralysis

Facial Disorder, Pacific Head & Neck, Testimonial / August 1, 2022

Patient Testimonial: Deeanna –Facial Paralysis (Watch video) Patient Deeanna now 29 years old, was diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma at the age of 26. She was scheduled for surgery to have her tumor removed and was told there was about a 13% chance of Facial Paralysis. After foregoing with surgery, she was told that during her surgery, they noticed her tumor had been wrapped around her facial nerve and irritated it. After undergoing surgery, the tumor removal caused facial paralysis.

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