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Kara Silberthau, MD

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Who is Kara Silberthau?

Dr. Alisa Yamasaki, MD is a celebrated figure in the medical field. With her extensive experience as a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgery with advanced training in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, she has paved a significant path to help patients regain their confidence and achieve a positive outlook on life.

Education & Training

Dr. Silberthau graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also earned her medical degree. She went on to complete a demanding residency in Otorhinolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and the world-renowned Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she mastered advanced surgical techniques for both adult and pediatric patients.

Professional Background

Dr. Silberthau provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of conditions, including sinus and nasal disorders, sleep apnea, salivary gland and thyroid disease, voice and swallowing problems, pediatric ENT concerns, and ear conditions. She is committed to combining advanced surgical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives personalized care tailored to their needs.

Conditions Evaluated

Airway, Sleep and Breathing Disorders

Airway Diseases
Choking Sensation
Cough
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Snoring
Swollen Throat

Ear Disorders

Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
Balance Disorders
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Cerumen Removal
Conductive Hearing Loss
Crackling Sound in Ears
Dizziness
Ear Cleaning
Ear Discharge
Ear Drainage
Ear Exam
Ear Fullness
Ear Infection – Middle Ear (Otitis Media)
Ear Pressure
Earache
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Foreign Body in Ear
Hearing Evaluation
Hearing Loss
Impacted Cerumen
Itchy Ear
Labyrinthitis
Mastoiditis
Meniere’s Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Muffled Hearing
Myringoplasty
Myringotomy
Neural Hearing Loss
Ototoxicity
Perforated Ear Drum
Swooshing Sound in Ears
Tinnitus
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Tympanometry
Vertigo
Vestibular Neuritis
Vestibular Neuronitis

Nasal and Sinus Disorders

Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinosinusitis
Anosmia
Anterior Nasal Drip
Balloon Sinuplasty
Broken Nose (Nose Fracture)
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Chronic Sinus Infection
Deviated Septum
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Empty Nose Syndrome
Enlarged Adenoids
Ethmoidectomy
Hyposmia
Nasal Congestion
Nasal Crusting
Nasal Drainage
Nasal Dryness
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyps
Nasal Trauma
Nasoseptal Reconstruction
Nose Bleed
Paranasal Surgery
Parosmia
Phantosmia
Post-Nasal Drip
Rhinitis
Rhinorrhea
Septal Perforation
Sinonasal Mucocele
Sinonasal Papilloma
Sinus Disorders
Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)
Sinus Polyp
Sinus Pressure
Sinus Surgery
Smell and Taste Problem
Smell Disorders

Neck, Throat and Voice Disorders

Choking Sensation
Difficulty Speaking
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Laryngitis and Hoarseness
Laryngoscopy
Lump in Throat
Neck Cyst
Neck Lymph Nodes
Parathyroid conditions
Salivary Gland Disorders
Salivary Gland Stone (Sialolithiasis)
Salivary Gland Swelling
Scratchy Voice
Submandibular Nodule
Submandibular Swelling
Swallowing Disorders
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Thyroid conditions
Thyroid nodules
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Vocal Cord Issues
Voice Disorders

Other Disorders

Choking Sensation
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Enlarged Adenoids
Tongue Mass
Tongue Pain
Tongue Swelling
Tonsil Removal Surgery (Tonsillectomy)
Tonsillar Abscess
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Tonsillitis (Tonsil Inflammation)
Tonsilloliths
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency