Sinuplasty : This is our current leading sinus surgery project . This involves the use of small balloons to expand the sinus drainage holes and not remove tissue - it's like angioplasty for the heart applied to the sinuses instead - hopefully faster recovery, no packing and much less pain than current endoscopic sinus surgery.
For appointments call 650-462-3131. For more information visit Acclarent.
The California Sinus Institute - first surgeons to do Balloon Sinuplasty in the USA
CSI offers balloon sinuplasty as a treatment option in some patients. Candidates for this procedure are determined after an evaluation in our offices in Palo Alto, Fresno or San Ramon California.
When the hallways and doorways get into trouble, the rooms produce mucus, which cannot drain," said Dr. Vaughan, of California Sinus Institute in Palo Alto.
Sinus infections are a very common problem. It is estimated that over 43 million Americans suffer from chronic sinus problems. Bacteria, fungus, viruses and allergic reactions can be culprits. Read More
Sinus Surgery
The doctors at CSI have cared for some of the most complex surgical cases regionally involving the sinuses and noses. Read More
Sinuplasty This is our current leading sinus surgery project. This involves the use of small balloons to expand the sinus drainage holes and not remove tissue - it's like angioplasty for the heart applied to the sinuses instead - hopefully faster recovery, no packing and much less pain than current endoscopic sinus surgery. For appointments call 650-462-3131. Learn more about balloon sinuplasty or visit Acclarent.
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Sinus CT Scan / X-rays at CSI We now offer the first Xoran Sinus CT scans at Cal Sinus. This is done in our offices - it takes 20 minutes and uses only 10% of the radiation used by other scanners. Call 650-462-3131 to arrange for a sinus scan and consultation with one of our providers. For more information on this scan visit - xorantech.com
Research at CSI The California Sinus Institute (CSI) and California Sinus Foundation (CSF) are involved in research to improve the diagnosis and management of diseases related to the nose and sinuses. We are constantly updating protocols and studies. Learn More!
Computer Navigation for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CSI doctors have consulted with several companies to develop better software and hardware for the treatment of sinus disease. This has included several software changes used nationwide for surgical navigation via BrainLab and GE/VTI InstaTrak. We have also designed the first set of advanced endoscopic instruments for sphenoidotomy and surrounding procedures.
Learn more about CSI research.
LOCATIONS- California Sinus Institute
Palo Alto Office
1900 University Ave
Suite 101
E. Palo Alto , CA 94303
Phone: (650) 462-3131 Directions Palo Alto
San Ramon Office
5801 Norris Canyon Road
Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 807-1131 Directions San Ramon
CSI Santa Rosa Office 196 Sotoyome Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Phone: (707) 542-2852 Directions to Santa Rosa
CSI Fresno Office 7471 North Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: (650) 462-3131 Directions to Fresno
