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LLUMC Division of Otolaryngology (ENT) - Andrew Florea, MD

Andrew S. Florea, MD

Director, Loma Linda Voice and Swallowing Center
Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center
11234 Anderson Street, Room #2586
Loma Linda, California 92354

Current position:	Director, Loma Linda Voice and Swallowing Center Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Assistant Professor of Surgery Loma LInda University School of Medicine

Medical school:	Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduated 2001

Internship & Residency:	Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2001-2006

Fellowship:	Laryngology-Care of the Professional Voice Management of Voice and Swallowing Disorders University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2006-2007)

Certification:	Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Hospital appointments:	Loma Linda University Medical Center Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center Riverside County Regional Medical Center

Clinical interests:	Diagnosing and Treating all Voice and Swallowing Disorders Videostroboscopy (in-office) Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (in-office) Videotracheoscopy (in-office) Office based minimally invasive Laryngeal surgery office based biopsy of the larynx office based vocal fold augementation office based Botox injection of the vocal fold with electromyography or endoscopic guidance office based steroid injections of the vocal fold Office based non-sedated esophagoscopy Minimally invasive surgery for Zenker's Diverticulum Minmally invasive Balloon dilation of esophageal narrowing Laser surgery of the larynx Treatment of Vocal fold paralysis Treatment of Vocal fold atrophy (common in elderly people) Treatment of benign and malignant lesions of the larynx Treatment of Recurrent Respiratory Papilloma Treatment of Voice Disorders in professional voice users Treatment of chronic cough, throat clearing, and breathing difficulties Treatment of infections of the larynx Treatment of Acid Reflux and "Smoker's Voice" Treatment of Neurologic disorders of the voice, including patients with Spasmodic Dysphonia, Tremor, and Parkinson's disease Treatment of patients with regurgitation of food or "food getting stuck" Treatment of patients who have suffered debilitating strokes Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer patients with voice or swallowing difficulties after cancer treatment