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Clifford Chew, MD
Top-Rated ENT Medical Practice in San Francisco, CA

Dr. Chew is a native of San Francisco and graduated from Lowell High School with Honors.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with Honors and Distinction in 1991 from Stanford University and his MD and residency training in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, with Honors.
Dr. Chew's professional interests include both general adult and pediatric otolaryngology, sinus disease, sleep disorders, and head and neck oncology and endocrine surgery. He is on the medical staff of several community hospitals: California Pacific Medical Center, Chinese Hospital, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, and St. Mary's Medical Center.

In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Chew has been a Young Physicians delegate to the California Medical Association. He currently chairs the Operative Procedures Committee, and he sits on the Executive Committee of Chinese Hospital and the membership committee of CCHCA. His spouse is also a physician (obstetrics/gynecology) and together they are busy raising a family of five children. Dr. Chew enjoys running and playing guitar, including professional performances with his musical group.

Dr. Chew is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery. He has over 15 years of surgical experience. He performs variety of surgeries at California Pacific Medical Center, St. Mary's Medical Center, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, and Chinese Hospital. Dr. Chew performs sinus surgery, specialized oral/laryngeal surgery, major head & neck surgery (neck dissection, thyroidectomy, parotidectomy, cancer), and ear surgery. 

Languages Dr. Chew speaks: English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), some Spanish and Vietnamese.

Publications:
  • Chew C, Allison G and Salibian A, "Microvascular Reconstruction for Subglottic and Tracheal Stenosis,"
 
  • Chew C, Wong B, Milner T, Kim H and Nelson J, "Feedback-Controlled Cartilage Reshaping with Nd: YAG Laser: Effects of pH Variation," Proceedings of Lasers in Surgery/SPIE, v. 3245:206-216, 1998.
 
  • Wong B, Milner T, Kim H, Telenkov S, Chew C, Kuo T, Smithies D, Sobol E and Nelson J, "Critical Temperature Transitions in Laser-Mediated Cartilage Reshaping," Proceedings of Lasers in Surgery/SPIE, v.3245:161-172, 1998.
 
  • Chew C, Villar H and Loew G, "Characterization of the Bioactive Form and Molecular Determinants of Recognition of Cyclic Enkephalin Peptides at the Delta Opioid Receptor," Biopolymers, 33(4):647-657, 1993.
 
  • Chew C, Villar H and Loew G, "Theoretical Study of the Flexibility and Solution Conformation of the Cyclic Opioid Peptides [d-Pen2,d-Pen5]enkephalin and [d-Pen2,1-Pen5]enkephalin," Molecular Pharmacology, 39(4):502-510, 1991. 
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Dexter Louie, MD, JD, MPA

Top-Rated ENT Doctor in San Francisco, CA

Dr. Louie has been in private practice in Ear, Nose & Throat medicine in San Francisco since 1977.  He was born in San Francisco and attended the K-12 public schools.  He received his BA from Stanford University and his MD and residency training from Tulane University.  Dr. Louie then received his MPA and JD from Golden Gate University, San Francisco.  He continues to enjoy practicing community medicine.

He was Associate Medical Director of the Chinese Community Health Plan, a community-based HMO, for 15 years.  He is a Past President of the San Francisco Medical Society and a past member of the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. He is a consultant to the CMA Foundation Youth Obesity Prevention project and helped initiate its community physician champions program.

Dr. Louie was elected to the Moraga School District Board in 1998 and served 14 years. He has been on the board of the San Francisco Free Clinic for over 15 years. He has also been on the Board of the California Medical Association Foundation for 8 years, and has been chair of the board (4 years). 

Over the past 10 years, Dr. Louie has devoted more time to and become more involved in community and public health issues, particularly minority health disparities, health equity and access, at local, statewide, and national levels.

Dr. Louie has been chair (4 years) of the Board of the National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians and was chair (2 years) of the Board of the Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum, two national API health advocacy organizations.  He serves on the Steering Committee of the Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations. These organizations focus on issues of minority health and healthcare disparities, healthcare and language access, and cultural competency.

In 2012, Dr. Louie was elected to the Steering Committee of the AMA’s Commission to End Health Care Disparities and was appointed to the Board of Directors of Chinese Hospital. 
 
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Pacific Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, INC. is committed to providing our patients with an exceptional level of care and attention. We have practiced community medicine for over 30 years. Our dedicated staff works together as a team to provide high-quality comprehensive care. Our caring and understanding doctors take pride in paying close attention to each patient's needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions
 


How do I schedule an appointment at Clifford Chew, MD?
You can schedule an appointment at Clifford Chew, MD by calling our office during regular business hours.
 

Does Clifford Chew, MD accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office to confirm whether we accept your specific insurance plan.
 

What should I expect during my first visit?
During your first visit to Clifford Chew, MD, you can expect to fill out some paperwork and provide some basic medical history. You will then meet with one of our medical professionals, who will perform a physical examination and discuss any concerns or issues you may have.
 

How do I prepare for my appointment?
To prepare for your visit to Clifford Chew, MD, please bring a valid form of identification, any necessary medical records, and a list of any medications you are currently taking. If you have specific concerns or issues you would like to discuss with our medical professionals, please make a list of these in advance.
 

Does Clifford Chew, MD offer telemedicine appointments?
Yes, we offer telemedicine appointments for certain medical conditions. Please contact our office for more information on whether a telemedicine appointment is right for you.