Dr. Michael Koriwchak
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Atlanta, GA
35 years experience male
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ENT of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
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Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Aetna Life Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
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Dr. Michael J. Koriwchak received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 1988. He completed both his Internship in General Surgery and Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
No: Although the cause of goiter (enlarged thyroid) is usually not known, there is no evidence to suggest that it is contagious.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Not sure...: I have had some patients suggest that but i know of nothing to suggest that it is true.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Maybe.: Someone needs to look at your voicebox with a fiberoptic scope to make a diagnosis. Those are all reasonable guesses but you need to look.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
That depends...: If the infections are infrequent than antibiotics will be enough. If the infections occur more than 6-8 times per year you should consider a tonsille... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Can be rough: Can take a couple of weeks to heal and be pretty sore until then. But i'm sure you felt a lot better from getting that abscess drained!
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Depends: What do you mean by "thyroid symptoms?" if your thyroid functions are normal there could be something else causing those symptoms.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Concerning!: I would see an ENT doctor as soon as possible. The online thing is not a good idea for this problem.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
See a doctor: That problem is going to require an exam and likely some testing to diagnose and treat.
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A male asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Stop smoking !!: First of all, see a doctor as soon as you can for your current symptoms. Then talk to your doctor about a plan to stop smoking.
If you continue to... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Normal anatomy: Can't be sure without looking. My guess is you are looking at the anterior and posterior tonsil pillars on each side. Expect them to turn white ina fe... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Concerning: It is called nystagmus. Some folks are born with that. But if it is a new symptom i would see a doctor asap.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Hard to tell...: Safe answer: see a neurologist
"long shot" answer: have the ct re-checked for a frontal sinus mucocoele.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Yes: With the help of a speech pathologist who specializes in voice disorders you can be trained how to make your voice use less mechanically stressful.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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See an ENT: The eye symptom concerns me that there may be something more serious going on. I would suggest you get that evaluated by your nose and throat doctor ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
See a doctor: Recurrence of sebaceous cysts is common. See an otolarygologist at your earliest convenience. You may need a more extensive procedure.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Time!: To feel better and get your nose open you can use some afrin (oxymetazoline) but only for a couple of days.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Yes: We frequently prescribe eye drops for use in the ear if the ear drop is not available. Don't try using an ear drop in the eye though.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Could be reflux: Silent acid reflux, which many folks have without symptoms, can prolong recovery from a sore throat. Try staying away from caffeine and alcohol for a... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Unlikely: In general removing your thyroid gland should not change your heart rate as long as you start thyroid hormone replacement soon after the procedure. I... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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OK if it goes away: My be as simple as ear wax but it persists beyond a couple of days an ENT doc should look at it.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
A long time!: Great question! after thyroidectomy levels may take 2-6 weeks to fall enough to notice. Since you listed Propranolol as a medication i'm guessing yo... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Unlikely: In most cases the worst that could happen is a bit of irritation from the litter dust.
Unless you are pregnant or immunocompromised. Then definite... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Hard to tell: You need a modified barium swallow study and evaluation by an ENT doctor. Hard to tell what is going on otherwise.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Yes: I assume you are talking about a needle biopsy.
The larger the nodule, the greater the chance of sampling error. For small nodules (1-2.5 cm) samp... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Shouldn't change: If the operation is limited to the septum the appearance of your nose should not change. In some cases the very tip of the nose may move just a littl... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Would not take Mcx: Avoid medications during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary and approved by your obstetrician.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No....: It won't hurt but won't help either. Some singers swear by it though.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
See a doc: Hard to tell without seeing but it could be referred pain from a problem in the throat. You should see an ENT doc.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Maybe a cyst: Possibly a benign growth called a thyroglossal duct cyst. Would have an ENT doc have a look at it.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Maybe...: Cough can have many causes. If you have already seen a physician for your cough and the nebulizer Was prescribed for that purpose then it's fine. Oth... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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That depends....: That depends on the mechanism and severity of vocal injury. You should see a voice specialist.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Treat acid reflux: Do you drink a lot of coffee at work? A glass of wine at night? These can cause acid reflux. Throat clearing is a classic symptom. You probably d... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Not known: Decades ago iodine deficiency was a common cause. These days the cause of benign enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) is not known. A substernal goit... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Bad idea: Dehydrating yourself for 24 hours is never a good idea. Period.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Stop using q-tips: The throat pain is likely referred pain from the ear irritation.
No q-tips in the ears please! to clean your ears let soap and water flood your ea... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Koriwchakanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Yes most likely: What you describe is common especially in winter. Usually caused by dry air. If it doesn't go away on its own have a doctor look at it.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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See a doctor ASAP: You could have a concussion or more serious injury.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Be careful!: Blowing your nose within 10 days of sinus surgery can cause bleeding. There is also a remote chance of pushing air into your eye socket. Bleeding is... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Left from yesterday: Most likely from the trauma of yesterday's events. Should go away in a couple of days.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Maybe reflux: Best guess online is reflux but you should see someone.
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Anytime.: Clindamycin is a great drug for tonsillitis.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 35 years experience
Reflux maybe?: Could be acid reflux. How much caffeine and alcohol do you use? Do you smoke? All these things could make reflux worse. Also watch the chocolate, ... Read More
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Mar 23, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Koriwchak is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Koriwchak is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Duke University School of Medicine, NC
Graduated 1988MD
Residency
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 1994
Awards
Top Otolaryngologist, First Place, Georgia - Summer
2014
Affiliations
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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