Ronald R. Ward, MD, Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Ronald R. Ward, MD

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

1000 Magnolia Avenue Suite A Larkspur California, 94939
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Dr. Ronald Ward is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Larkspur, California. Dr. Ward specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.

Education and Training

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California MD 1972

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology

Provider Details

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Ronald R. Ward, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Tinnitus: A Proposed Rating System for Workers' Compensation Claimants

    By Ronald R. Ward, M.D., F.A.C.S. (OTO/HNS) & Robert Sweetow, Ph.D. (Audiology) The United States Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that nearly 250 million dollars are spent annually on workers' compensation for hearing loss disability. Tinnitus is a...

  • Ear leaked suddenly?

    Did your surgeon or another ENT actually look with a microscope in your ear, clean the discharge out, and test whether or not the tympanic membrane was intact? If not, keep the ear dry and see an ENT who will take the appropriate steps. Sometimes the cerumen liquifies with ear canal heat. READ MORE

  • Tinnitus treatment?

    No medications can. We use hearing aids and tinnitus migrating devices for this purpose. Get an audiogram at a hearing facility and speak to them about a trial use of theses devices. READ MORE

  • Tonsil blister?

    Should heal completely in 10 days to 3 weeks. No smoking, alcohol, acidic foods. Get some anesthetic lozenges. If doe not heal, see ENT READ MORE

  • Is general anesthesia for tonsil surgery safe?

    Yes. Better control over the airway, bleeding, and patient anxiety. READ MORE

  • Watching airplanes okay for ears?

    Depends on how close watching from and potential noise exposure. You can get a ph. app with a decibel meter. If the noise level exceeds 85 decibels, use ear plugs or headphones. READ MORE

  • Difficulty swallowing?

    Most likely have gastrointestinal reflex, GERD. Take omeprazole (OTC). Decrease or eliminate fatty foods, acidic foods, caffeine, late night snacks and meals, etc. Look it up on the web. See your local medical doctor. Lose weight if overweight. May have some immediate relief if you take antacids or drink some milk READ MORE

  • What might I have? My doctor doesn't seem to take it seriously.

    Have you had COVID, Lyme disease? Symptoms sound like long COVID. I would advise seeing a neurologist, have a COVID PCR test, a Lyme titer, the routine screening labs, and a Brain MRI for starters. I do not have a good sense of your psychiatric status from your notes. READ MORE

  • Nose injury?

    Would appreciate lateral and base photos. You still have a brief window for any fracture to be reduced in an ENT office under local anesthesia. After three weeks any fracture will usually need reduction in the OR. with possible osteotomies. Should see ENT tomorrow to check for septal hematoma, fractures, etc. READ MORE

  • Repeated strong nose bleeds?

    Taking any anticoagulants? Aspirin, Motrin, Advil? Any history of nasal surgery. Are you a nose picker? Allergies? Most likely it was cauterized with silver nitrate of a chromium bead 20+ years ago. Some nosebleed cab controlled with cautery, some with various types of packing and sponges, some absorbable and some non-absorbable. Surgery and/or embolization indicated if more conservative measures non- effective. Best to make appt. with ENT- nasal surgeon in your area for exam and advice. No smoking, alcohol, noseblowing, use mask if exposed to airborne particulate matter. READ MORE

  • Health issue?

    Suggest that you make an appointment with an otolaryngologist (ENT) soon. He/She can do in-office endoscopy and request a modified barium swallow procedure. READ MORE

  • Gum stuck in my throat for more than 5 months?

    I doubt that the gum is stuck there. More likely to have an infection, mucosal pocket or lesion. See An ENT for evaluation and office endoscopy. READ MORE

  • Can hearing damage be restored after an ear infection?

    Depends on "damage". Middle dysfunction is usually reversible when the infection is treated promptly, if not there is more likely that there will be chronic changes to the Eustachian tube, position of the eardrum, and possibly ossicular damage. Best to consider PE tubes if recurring infections or intractable ET dysfunction. READ MORE

  • Large knot on ear?

    Do you have a close up photo? If it was sudden, probably is benign, like an inclusion cyst READ MORE

  • Ear injury that won't heal?

    Also if this is a work injury, it will covered under Workers' Compensation READ MORE

  • Could I be having thyroid issues?

    Type in WebMD on your browser. Then type in Hypothyroidism. Best to see your internal medicine MD, and Have TSH and possibly other thyroid test done READ MORE

  • Feeling of hair in throat?

    Unlikely. The hair most likely caused a slight abrasion of the mucosa with some inflammation. Should be better in a few days. No alcohol or smoking. Keep acidic foods to a minimum. READ MORE

  • Asbestos and covid swab testing?

    Should not be a problem. Have not heard of sinus or nasal infection after routine swab culture tests.Best to use a new M95 mask every day and a new one if the one you're using gets wet or damaged. I you have a lot of asbestos, best to have professionals remove it READ MORE

  • Possible allergy?

    Look like Fordyce granules, i.e. benign submucosal minor salivary glands READ MORE

  • How can you help with a child's ear infections?

    Not enough information. How old is your child, does child attend days care, is child vaccinated with usual vaccines, bottle fed or treat fed, have any allergies, full term or preemie, Do you have a pedestrian? Do you heed their advice? How many infections. How treated? Response to treatment? READ MORE

  • Should I visit the doctor?

    Try "popping" your ears several times a day. if that does not relieve your symptoms. see an ENT. You have eustachian tube dysfunction and possibly middle ear fluid. No jowling. No smoking or alcohol intake. Could also try some OTC generic oxymetazoline nasal spray to increase the effectiveness of Valsalva. Look up the valsalva maneuver on your browser. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Otolaryngology/Laryngology

Professional Memberships

  • AAFPRS AAOHNS Pacific Voice Foundation, ACS  

Areas of research

Laryngology, Voice, Speech and Swallowing Disorders

Ronald R. Ward, MD's Practice location

1000 Magnolia Avenue Suite A -
Larkspur, California 94939
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