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Gabriel Gomez, MD

Attending Physician
Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Dr. Gomez is a board certified otolaryngology - head & neck surgeon.  He completed medical school and residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.  He specializes in reconstructive surgery of children born with ear deformities and small ears (microtia), seeing patients at all ages for counseling, diagnosis and surgical treatment.  He also treats children’s hearing problems, complex airway and obstructive sleep apnea issues. Dr. Gomez has partnered with the Pediatric Endocrinology Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles -- a top 10 ranked pediatric endocrine program in the United States -- to provide surgical intervention for thyroid issues. Dr. Gomez has authored multiple articles on the topic of Ear Reconstruction Surgery which have been published in leading journals. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Education

Medical School

University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio

Internship

Louisiana State University Health Science Center - Shreveport , Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Fellowship

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Accomplishments

Certifications

Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

Areas of Focus

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Microtia Reconstructive Surgery and Hearing Disorders
Ear Deformities
Thyroid Surgery
Endoscopic Ear Surgery
Airway Surgery
Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Publications

Ankyloglossia: Last three-years of outpatient care at a tertiary referral center Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jul 22;126:109599.

Tympanostomy tube placement and ear drops: Evidence-based cost saving models Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2018 Jul; 110:110-113.

Hypovolemic shock after labial and lingual frenulectomy: A report of two cases Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Sep; 100:223-224.