Dr. Philip Chironis, MD

Happy Friday, everyone! We hope you have a safe and bright weekend ahead

Did you know that balloon endoscopic sinus surgery (a type of nasal surgery) has been shown to be an effective surgery for chronic or severe sinusitis? It’s a minimally invasive procedure that does not involve any cutting or loss of nasal tissue, and has a very short recovery time! So - how does it work? By widening blocked nasal passages through dilation, the nose can be easily cleared and drained. At our office, we offer balloon endoscopic surgery as a same day sinus surgery (in office) with no general anesthesia.

At Philip Chironis MD, the health and safety of our patients and team are our top priority. We are taking steps to ensure that our patients are taken care of during this unprecedented time, and are now open for regular office hours! In accordance with CDC guidelines, we are maintaining cleanliness by disinfecting the reception area, treatment rooms and restroom facilities in between patients. We ask that all patients wear a mask upon arrival to guarantee a safe and comfortabl...e experience for our patients and staff. Thank you for working with us during this difficult time, and please let us know if you have any questions! Head over to our instagram for more information and updates - @philipchironismd . . . . #philipchironismd #doctor #medicine #medical #health #doctors #healthcare #surgery #covid #surgeon #coronavirus #physician #clinic #dr #california #safety #wellness #doctorsofinstagram

Wishing you all a happy St Patrick’s Day! #drchironis #orangecounty #staysafe #stayhealthy #ent #otolaryngologist

In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we want to assure everyone that we are taking several precautionary measures in our office to protect our patients and staff. First, we are screening appointment phone calls by ensuring patients who are coming into our office have not traveled in the last four weeks or are not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as dry cough or fever. Second, we are sanitizing the waiting room hourly, along with wiping down our sign-in pen between eac...h use. Third, we are reducing patient flow by 20% in order to allow time for sanitizing each room between every patient. We are also making our new patient paperwork easily accessible so you can fill it out beforehand and save time waiting in our waiting room. Additionally, employees are mandated to wash hands every 30 minutes. Finally, we are offering calls for patients waiting in their cars to see the doctor, letting them know their room is available in order to require no time spent waiting in our office waiting room. We would also like to add that our new remodeled office is under strict guidelines to maintain the utmost cleanliness with the highest standards of sanitizing and disinfectant protocols. #covid_19 #stayhealthy #useprecaution #ent #wereopen #ears #nose #throat #newportbeach @ Newport Beach, California See more

Reminder: if you’re going to a loud concert it’s critically important that you bring ear plugs. Consistent exposure to loud music can damage your ears and potentially cause tinnitus, a condition that causes constant ringing in your ears. There are many manufacturers who produce specialized earplugs for concerts that filter out harmful frequencies without reducing the fidelity of the music. #themoreyouknow #tinnitus #protectyourears #hearingloss #ent #ears #newportbeachhearingaidassociates

What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. The most common form of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, obstructive sleep apnea increases your risk of heart failure by 140%. If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, we can definitely help! Click the link in our bio to schedule an appointment. #sleepapnea #snoring #goodnightsleep #ent #earsnosethroat #drchironis #specialist #newportbeach

Spring is approaching and you deserve to hear all the wonderful sounds that come with it! If you suffer from hearing loss and need affordable hearing aids, look no further. Call us today to set up an appointment. #hearingloss #hearingaids #ears #ent #otolaryngologist #audiologist #orangecounty #drchironis

It’s important to see a specialist to be properly diagnosed, and we can help! Click the link in our bio or visit our Yelp or Google page to set up an appointment today. #ent #sinusitis #sinusinfection #mucus #drchironis #newportbeach #earsnosethroat

While infected tonsils (tonsillitis) are often looked at as a mild discomfort, it can lead to more serious health issues. One common myth of infected tonsils is that it only causes sore throat. Infected tonsils can actually to lead snoring, sleep apnea, and other health issues if not properly treated. #tonsilitis #tonsils #throat #ent #orangecounty #otolaryngologist

Many people don’t know this but the nose does more than just help us smell. Noses also contribute to how we perceive taste. Humans detect flavor using a combination or smell, taste and texture. #funfacts #ears #nose #throat #ent #smell #taste #drchironis #orangecounty #otolaryngologist

The apocrine gland in your inner ear creates wax. When you are stressed or afraid, the gland increases production of wax. The gland is also responsible for sweat, which has the same response to stress and fear. #wax #apocrinegland #ears #funfacts #ent #drchironis #waxblockage #hearingloss #orangecounty

Humans can detect more than 10,000 scents. The human nose has about 400 types of scent receptors that can detect nearly 1 trillion different odors. #funfacts #smell #nose #ent #scent #orangecounty #otolaryngologist

Nasal polyps are soft, non-cancerous growths that develop in the lining of the nose or sinuses. They can result from inflammation caused by asthma, allergies, repeated infections, drug sensitivity or certain immune disorders. Depending on the severity of the condition, ENT’s can treat polyps using various surgical and nonsurgical methods. #nasalpolyps #sinus #nose #throat #allergies #ent #surgery #drchironis #newportbeach