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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.

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Michelle Inserra, MD

Head and Neck Surgery

I am committed to providing quality, comprehensive care of all ear and hearing related problems in a caring and respectful environment. We’ve included a variety of superior online programs and health information that we have evaluated or written ourselves.

My Offices

Santa Clara Homestead
Appt/Advice: 1-408-851-2950

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Professional

Background

I did my undergraduate training at Brown University where I majored in Biomedical Engineering. I came out West to attend Stanford University Medical School and graduated in 1999. I stayed on at Stanford to complete my residency training in Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery.

After residency, I completed my Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship  at the California Ear Institute in Palo Alto. I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2006. In addition to English, I speak Spanish fluently.

Credentials

Medical EducationStanford University School of Medicine,
Stanford, CA
InternshipStanford University,
Stanford, CA
ResidencyStanford University,
Stanford, CA
FellowshipCalifornia Ear Institute,
East Palo Alto, CA
Board certificationOtolaryngology,
American Board of Otolaryngology

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology

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