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Dr. Christopher Walz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 49
Dr. Christopher Walz, MD
4.4 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Walz, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Dr. Christopher Walz, MD
4.4 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Walz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 49
Rancho Mirage, CA
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22 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Walz, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Rancho Mirage, CA.

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Dr. Walz graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center.Dr. Christopher Walz, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Walz currently practices at Desert Ear Nose & Throat and are affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. Dr. Walz has experience treating conditions like Sinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis and Laryngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Walz received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Walz's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Walz is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sinusitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Laryngitis
Sinusitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Laryngitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngolaryngitis
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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Deviated Septum
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Nasal Polyp
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Common Cold
Enlarged Turbinates
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hyperparathyroidism
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsillitis
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Balloon Sinuplasty
Tonsillectomy
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adenoiditis
Allergies
Bell's Palsy
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Cough
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Ear Ache
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Ear Infection
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hearing Loss
Jaw Fracture
Labyrinthitis
Lip Cancer
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Obstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parosmia
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Peritonsillar Abscess
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Swimmer's Ear
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tongue-Tie
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ear Tube Placement
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Minimally Invasive Parathyrodectomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroidectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Cigna HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Desert Ear Nose & Throat
    71687 Highway 111 Ste 101, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  2. 2 Desert Ear Nose Throat Medical Group Inc.
    39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste W301, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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4.4
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 16, 2024
I had a Septoplasty for devil and it septum and Tonsillectomy due to tonsil stones and frequent theoat infections. Both surgeries were successful which resulted in getting rid of my CPAP. I would trust him 100 percent for surgeries. He’s the ultimate professional and a Trojan…fight on!
Drew — Aug 16, 2024
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • Duke University Medical Center
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    2007
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Walz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walz's profile.

Dr. Walz frequently treats the following conditions: Sinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis and Laryngitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Walz, MD is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Walz, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA