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Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
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18 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu, MD

Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from Washington University and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

Dr. Megwalu works at Practice in Palo Alto, CA with other offices in Stanford, CA and Jamaica, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Throat Pain, TMJ and Pharyngitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Megwalu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    801 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-5281
  2. 2
    Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  3. 3
    Stanford Health Care
    500 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 725-9511
  4. 4
    Nyc Health Hospitals \ Queens
    8268 164th St, Jamaica, NY 11432 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 883-4272

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  • Stanford Health Care

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Throat Pain
TMJ
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Pharyngitis
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Acute Tonsillitis
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Allergic Rhinitis
Bone Cancer
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Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
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Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
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Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Thyroid Cancer
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsillitis
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Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Parathyroidectomy
Rhinoseptoplasty
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
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Anosmia
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Deafness
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Ear Cancer
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Mixed Hearing Loss
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Osteosarcoma
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrush
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Ear Tube Placement
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Facelift
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Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Sleep Study
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730370941
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Washington University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Megwalu has seen patients for Throat Pain, TMJ and Pharyngitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Megwalu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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