Choosing the Right Surgeon for Treatment

Choosing the best surgeon for the treatment of your obstructive sleep apnea is a very important decision. The wrong choice of surgeon may lessen the chances of being free of OSA. The type of surgery that is proposed to you will depend in part on the physician’s knowledge of this problem. Not every practitioner has the skills or technical expertise in both hard and soft tissue reconstructive surgery to be able to perform all of the procedures described in this web site. The ability to use the full array of current surgical techniques allows the surgeon flexibility to tailor a treatment plan to fit the patients’ needs rather than adapting a patient to a standard surgical plan. This versatility is difficult to find with most physicians that are not formally trained in oral & maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology head & neck surgery and fellowship trained in facial reconstructive surgery. Indeed, the surgeon’s reputation with treating obstructive sleep apnea should be able to be verified by former patients, nurses and other physicians. The patient should have complete confidence in the surgeons abilities and commitment to solving the OSA problem before beginning any course of surgical treatment.

The material on this site should not be used to diagnose or treat sleep apnea or any other medical problem. If you feel you may have the disorder, please consult your physician.