Andrew Florea, M.D.
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Andrew S. Florea, M.D.
Dr. Andrew S. Florea, M.D. is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Doctor. His area of expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases and problems of the head and neck--particularly the ears, nose, and throat.
Dr. Florea still raves about the dedication and care his father, also a doctor, afforded patients, but it was the chance to surgically correct problems that drew him to Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He recalls many individuals with severe facial trauma where he meticulously worked to maximize their cosmetic appearance.
After graduating summa cum laude from UCLA, he went on to earn his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2001. There, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a year of general surgery training, followed by a four-year residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, including facial plastic surgery, at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Dr. Florea then headed east to complete a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Laryngology. He then served as assistant professor teaching medical students and surgical residents. He has co-authored textbook chapters and publications, and has reviewed medical journal articles prior to publication.
In addition to being a head and neck specialist, Doctor Florea is one of a select few Otolaryngologists who obtained an additional year of fellowship training in Laryngology--the diagnosis and treatment of Voice and Swallowing Disorders- this being done after the completion of his five year surgical subspecialty residency training program.
After bringing expert care in voice and swallowing disorders to the Inland Empire in Southern California, Dr. Florea went on to obtain a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery (an additional sub-specialty of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery) and has performed more than two lifetimes worth of facial plastic surgical procedures in comparison to most plastic or facial plastic surgeons. He has performed almost 10,000 surgical procedures. This extensive experience allows him to custom tailor your procedure to address your specific facial rejuvenation needs.
He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery including Facial Plastic surgery.
When he is not helping patients with voice or swallowing problems or other issues of the ear, nose, or throat, head and neck, Doctor Florea and his wife, a nurse practitioner, are involved with medical mission trips to Romania. They enjoy travel and outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, hiking and surfing.
Publications
Ganular Cell Tumor of The Larynx: A Case Report and Update on Management
Pending submision for publication
Volcal Fold Injection via Microlaryngoscopy
Eugene N. Meyers, General Editor
Recurrent Respitory Papillomatosis
Chapter in Operative Techniques of Otolaryngology
Eugene N. Meyers, General Editor
Disinfection of Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopes after in-vitro Contamination with Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.
Pending submission for publication
Presentations
Amyl Nitrate Usage: A Risk Factor for Vocal Fold Hemorrhage
Poster presentaion, April 2007, American Laryngology Association Annual meeting at COSM, San Diego, California
Effect of Dexamethasone on Nitric Oxide Induced Ototoxicity
Poster presentation, February, 2005, Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) annual meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana
Effect of Dexamethasone on Nitric Oxide Induced Hearing loss
Podium Presentation, September, 2005, American association of Otolaryngology-Head and necj Syrgery Annual Conference, Los Angeles, California
Effect of Rimexolone vs. Dexamethasone on Middle Ear Inflamation in Experimental Otitis Media in Chinchillas
Poster presentation, February, 2005, Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) annual meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana
Education | Instituition | Date |
Fellowship | Facial Plastic Surgery, Orange County, California | October 2008- February 2009 |
Fellowship | University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Pittspurgh, PA • Laryngology | 2006-2007 |
Residency | Loma Linda University Medical Center/Loma Linda Community Hospital/J.L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center/Riverside County Regional Medical Center-Loma Linda, CA • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | 2002-2006 |
Internship | Loma Linda University Medical Center/Loma Linda Community Hospital/J.L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center/Riverside County Regional Medical Center-Loma Linda, CA • General Surgery | 2001-2002 |
Medical School | Loma Linda University School of Medicine-Loma Linda CA • Doctor of Medicine | 1997-2001 |
Undergraduate Studies | University of California, Los Angeles-Los Angeles CA • Bachelor of Science in Biology with honors | 1993-1997 |