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Looking For a Surgeon in Omaha Nebraska

Does anyone know of a good surgeon in Nebraska who does trachs for sleep apnea?

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Permalink Reply by Steven Y. Park, MD on February 12, 2012 at 6:16am

Kate,

A tracheotomy is a routine and simple surgical procedure that does not require sleep apnea expertise. However, it's nice to have a surgeon that also deals with sleep apnea, for continuity's sake.

Do you say in another post that the CPAP mask and steps changed your facial structures?

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Permalink Reply by Kate on February 12, 2012 at 11:34am

Yes! They did! When I compare two pictures of myself 25 years apart it is very apparent! My face in the older picture is quite a bit flatter than the pre-CPAP picture!

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Permalink Reply by Mike on February 15, 2012 at 5:07pm

Kate, I checked with one of my industry contacts who lives out there in Omaha, a very well trusted source. Here's her recommendation for whom to see in Omaha for the MMA: BoysTown ENT for tracheostomy: 402-498-6540 Drs. Tempero, Emanuel, or Chait