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Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA

(82 Ratings)

Specializes in: Allergy, General Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: allergy testing, sleep apnea, nasal endoscopy, and more.

11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2824

Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA is an allergist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in allergy, general surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus, Loma Linda University Sinus & Allergy Center, Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital, BEAVER MEDICAL GROUP PC, Loma Linda University Medical Center, SAC HEALTH SYSTEM and FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM.

Office Locations

Address:

11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Address:

1895 Orange Tree Lane Suite 102
Redlands, CA 92374

Address:

25333 Barton Road
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Address:

26780 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373

Address:

4646 Brockton Avenue Suite 103
Riverside, CA 92506

Some issues Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Nasal Endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy is the use of a thin, flexible tube (called a 'scope') that is inserted into the nostril to examine the structures of the nose. The scope contains a fiber optic light and a camera that allow a physician to see much more of the nasal passages, airways, and sinuses than is possible with a standard nasal exam.

A nasal endoscopy is typically performed by an otolaryngologist (or ENT) in their office. It may be performed for a variety of reasons, but some common ones include:

Sinus infections
Nasal polyps
Frequent nosebleeds
Persistent stuffiness
Obstruction in the nose
Suspected tumor in the nasal passages

In most cases, a medication containing a decongestant and anesthetic is sprayed into the nose before the scope is inserted. The doctor uses the scope to examine any problem areas. If necessary, most scopes allow for tiny tools to be inserted and used to removed tissue or take samples. Nasal endoscopy is a very safe and relatively easy procedure.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

In The News

“Dr. Kristin Seiberling of Loma Linda University Medical Center talked to CBS2's Tom Wait about why our allergy season is out of whack.”—"Expert Says Dry Conditions A Pain For Allergy Sufferers", CBS San Francisco, January 2014

allergy testing	566
CT scan	40
doctor visit	314
immunotherapy	235
injections	235
minimally invasive procedures	561
skin testing	566

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	21
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

allergy testing	1229
CT scan	45
doctor visit	335
immunotherapy	255
injections	255
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	933
nose surgery	13
nosebleed treatment	17
skin testing	1229

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	24
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	15
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

allergy testing	603
CT scan	58
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	349
excision	32
gynecologic procedures	20
immunotherapy	127
injections	127
minimally invasive procedures	632
nose surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
skin testing	603

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	48
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	22
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

CT scan	55
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	438
excision	43
gynecologic procedures	32
immunotherapy	110
injections	110
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	53
nose surgery	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	26
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	18
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

CT scan	49
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	478
excision	49
gynecologic procedures	36
immunotherapy	64
injections	64
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	70
nose surgery	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	19
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	14
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

CT scan	58
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	487
excision	24
gynecologic procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	48
nose surgery	50
nosebleed treatment	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	26
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	16
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

CT scan	20
doctor visit	354

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	23
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	14
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

CT scan	15
doctor visit	231

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	15
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

CT scan	39
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	46
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	653
excision	45
gynecologic procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	79
nose surgery	81
nosebleed treatment	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	46

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA treated as an allergist in Loma Linda, CA were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	800
CT scan	42
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	31
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	405
excision	39
gynecologic procedures	31
immunotherapy	158
injections	158
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	343
nose surgery	47
nosebleed treatment	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin testing	800

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	9
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus

Loma Linda University Sinus & Allergy Center

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital

BEAVER MEDICAL GROUP PC

Loma Linda University Medical Center

SAC HEALTH SYSTEM

FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.65 out of 5 stars based on 82 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, FAAOA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$2,069 SINUVA $1,488	Propel $581
Stryker Corporation	$1,743 XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $933	ENTELLUS - FOCESS SINUSCOPES $204	FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT $161	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM $123	SHAVER SYSTEM $120	Other $200
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$146 FASENRA $98	$48
Aerin Medical Inc.	$117 RHINAER STYLUS $117
Olympus America Inc.	$50 PK Diego $50
Other	$185 QNASL $45	Propel $40	Rhinology $35	DUPIXENT $27	EpiPen $18	Other $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,225
Travel and Lodging	$985
Consulting Fee	$100

Biography

Dr. Kristin Seiberling's specialties are allergy, general surgery, and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She practices in Redlands, CA, Riverside, CA, and Loma Linda, CA. Dr. Seiberling's areas of clinical interest consist of sinus problems and allergies. She is professionally affiliated with Loma Linda University Health. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University.