Dr. Brent J. Lanier, M.D.

Expert Publications

• Safety and efficacy of a novel bioabsorbable, steroid-eluting sinus stent.
• Effect of steroid-releasing sinus implants on postoperative medical and surgical interventions: an efficacy meta-analysis.

Media Releases

Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Brent J. Lanier, who serves patients in Fresno, California.

Practicing in Central Valley since 1983, Dr. Lanier is a board-certified otolaryngologist whose specialties include pediatric otolaryngology, breathing disorders, and clinical research. He is a part of the team at Central California Ear, Nose and Throat in Fresno, California. 

Central California Ear, Nose and Throat is a prominent otolaryngology practice that was established in 1966. Its ear, nose & throat specialists and Hearing Service Center are unmatched in quality and commitment to patient care. The full on-site ambulatory surgery center with image-guidance technology is a cornerstone to its broad otolaryngology support services. Add together with comprehensive services, facilities, and excellent administrative management, it is evident why Central California Ear, Nose and Throat is the right choice for ENT care in the San Joaquin Valley. 

Back in 1978, Dr. Lanier earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, graduating Cum Laude. He then went on to complete his internship at the University of California, Davis, followed by his residency at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Following his training, the doctor became board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which serves the public by ensuring that diplomates meet the standards of training, knowledge, and professionalism through initial and continuing certification.

Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors, specialize in disorders of the head and neck, ranging from hearing loss to cancer. 

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