My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Charles Shih, MD
Head and Neck Surgery
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
Quick Links
- What is a Resident Physician?
- By Your Side Cancer Resource Guide
- Prepare for Your Procedure - Emmi
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Ear, Nose, and Throat - Medline Plus NIH
- National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders
General References
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Professional
Background
I was raised in Illinois after my parents immigrated from Taiwan. My father, who was an OB/GYN physician, always encouraged me to go into medicine. To the contrary, I chose to get my bachelor's degree in electrical and biomedical engineering at the University of Illinois. I then realized that working with people, rather than circuits, was much better suited for me. I have always enjoyed working with my hands which drew me to a surgical specialty. After another 10 years of medical school and training, it turns out my father was right after all.
I specialize in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, working with the surgical and medical treatment of disorders of the head and neck, ear, nose, and throat. I am also fellowship trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, sub-specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck.
I joined Kaiser Santa Rosa in 2002, then transferred to Kaiser Oakland and Richmond Medical Centers in 2006, and have found it to be a wonderful place to work and to receive medical care. I am proud to be a member of such an outstanding medical group that is dedicated to excellence in healthcare.
Credentials
| Medical Education | University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY |
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| Internship | Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA |
| Residency | Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA |
| Fellowship | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
| Board certification | Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Board certification | Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology |
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