Tonsils – Not Just a Kid’s Problem

The tonsils and adenoids are the body’s first line of defense for the immune system, but we often hear about them being removed.

Most of the time, children have their tonsils removed, but there are some cases where adults need them removed.

Kathy Yu-Syken, MD, is here to explain what tonsils are and what is their role in the body?

Featured Speaker:

Kathy Yu-Syken, MD, FACS

Kathy Yu-Syken, MD, FACS graduated from the prestigious UCR/UCLA 7-year Biomedical sciences program, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She completed her bi-campus residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the renowned Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has published numerous articles in national medical journals in addition to medical textbook chapter, as well as the honor of presenting her work at multiple national Otolaryngology meetings. She is trilingual, and speaks Spanish and Mandarin-Chinese. Additionally, Dr. Yu-Syken is a member of The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons as well as several other professional organizations. Dr. Yu-Syken’s area of interest and expertise include minimally invasive rhinologic procedures for those with recurrent or chronic sinus conditions. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Otolaryngology Department at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

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