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Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 60
Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD
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Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fresno, CA.
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Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 60
Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fresno, CA.

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Dr. Tonkinson graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1995 and completed a residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center.Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fresno, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Tonkinson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center, John C. Fremont Healthcare District and Saint Agnes Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tonkinson received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Tonkinson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tonkinson is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholesteatoma
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Cholesteatoma
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Chronic Sinusitis
Cholesteatoma
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Chronic Sinusitis
Bell's Palsy
Chronic Rhinitis
Dizziness
Enlarged Turbinates
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Laryngitis
Nasal Polyp
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Suppurative Otitis Media
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Black Hairy Tongue
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Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
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Deviated Septum
Down Syndrome
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Ear Disorders
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Geographic Tongue
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Larynx Conditions
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
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Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Pharyngolaryngitis
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Pulmonary Disease
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
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Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
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Thyroid Cancer
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
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Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Central Calif. Ent. Medical Group
    1351 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 432-3303
  2. 2 Southern Medical Group
    1111 12th St Ste 210, Key West, FL 33040
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 294-1706
  3. 3 Office
    1200 Kennedy Dr Ste 2032, Key West, FL 33040
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tonkinson
3.7
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Jul 06, 2023
In every area, I cannot recommend him highly enough. He performed surgery on me and I was deeply impressed with all aspects of my care. Terrific bedside manner and deep concern for his patients.
Richard Flores — Jul 06, 2023
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    2003
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tonkinson's profile.

Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center, John C. Fremont Healthcare District and Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brien Tonkinson, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Clovis Community Medical Center

    2755 Herndon Ave, Clovis, CA

  • Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA

  • John C. Fremont Healthcare District

    5189 Hospital Rd, Mariposa, CA

  • Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA