ChristopherAChurchMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Redlands, CA

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Associate Professor, Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

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Office
1895 Orange Tree Ln
Ste 102
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone+1 909-558-2822

Fax+1 909-558-2003
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Education & Training

Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 - 2001
Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1997 - 2025
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Clinical Trials

Clinical Evaluation to Confirm Safety and Efficacy of Sinuplasty in the Paranasal Sinuses (CLEAR) Start of enrollment: 2005 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 3
Systemic Corticosteroids in the Perioperative Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps (CRSsNP) Start of enrollment: 2014 Sep 01
Withdrawn
Phase 4

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

7 citations
Efficacy of Dexamethasone Versus Fluticasone Nasal Sprays in Postoperative Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps.
Kristin A. Seiberling, Stephanie C. Kidd, Grace H Kim, Christopher A. Church> ;American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. 2019 Apr 16
28 citations
A Randomized Single-Blinded Trial of Ibuprofen- versus Opioid-Based Primary Analgesic Therapy in Outpatient Otolaryngology Surgery.
Khanh K. Nguyen, Yuan F Liu, Crystal Chang, Jaimie J. Park, Cherine H Kim, Brian Hondorp, Christopher Vuong, Helen Xu, Brianna K. Crawley, Alfred A. Simental, Christop...> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2019 Mar 5
4 citations
Antibiotics, steroids, and combination therapy in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps in adults.
Yuan F Liu, Clare M Richardson, Stewart H Bernard, Christopher A. Church, Kristin A. Seiberling> ;Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2018 Jun 1
15 citations
Effect of intranasal dexamethasone on endogenous cortisol level and intraocular pressure
Benjamin J. Martino, Christopher A. Church, Kristin A. Seiberling> ;International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2015 Jul 1
27 citations
Effect of intranasal budesonide irrigations on intraocular pressure
Kristin A. Seiberling, Dennis Chang, Janice Nyirady, Francine E. Park, Christopher A. Church> ;International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2013 Sep 1
15 citations
The effect of intraoperative mupirocin irrigation on Staphylococcus aureus within the maxillary sinus
Kristin A. Seiberling, Wilson Aruni, Shawn Kim, Victor I. Scapa, Hansel M. Fletcher, Christopher A. Church> ;International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2013 Feb 1
32 citations
The Incidence of Maxillary Sinus Membrane Perforation During Endoscopically Assessed Crestal Sinus Floor Elevation: A Pilot Study
Antoanela Garbacea, Jaime L. Lozada, Christopher A. Church, Aladdin J. Al-Ardah, Kristin A. Seiberling, W. Patrick Naylor, Jung-Wei Chen> ;The Journal of Oral Implantology. 2012 Aug 22
7 citations
Canine fossa trephine is a beneficial procedure in patients with Samter`s triad.
Kristin A. Seiberling, Christopher A. Church, Marc A. Tewfik, Andrew Foreman, Dennis Chang, Michelle Ghostine, Peter-John Wormald> ;Rhinology. 2012 Mar 1
35 citations
Incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of sinus graft infection after sinus floor elevation: a clinical study.
Istvan A. Urban, Heiner Nagursky, Christopher A. Church, Jaime L. Lozada> ;The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. 2012 Mar 1
17 citations
Epigenetics of chronic rhinosinusitis and the role of the eosinophil
Kristin A. Seiberling, Christopher A. Church, Jason L. Herring, Lawrence C. Sowers> ;International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2012 Jan 1
14 citations
The impact of intraoperative saline irrigations on bacterial load within the maxillary sinus
Kristin A. Seiberling, Richard K. McHugh, Wilson Aruni, Christopher A. Church> ;International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2011 Sep 1
2 citations
Informed consent process and patient communication after complications in sinus surgery.
Eugene P. Snissarenko, Christopher A. Church> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2010 Aug 1
67 citations
Balloon catheter sinusotomy: One-year follow-up—Outcomes and role in functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Frederick A. Kuhn, Christopher A. Church, Andrew N. Goldberg, Howard L. Levine, Michael J. Sillers, Winston C. Vaughan, Raymond L. Weiss> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2008 Sep 1
98 citations
Long-term outcome analysis of balloon catheter sinusotomy: two-year follow-up.
Raymond L. Weiss, Christopher A. Church, Frederick A. Kuhn, Howard L. Levine, Michael J. Sillers, Winston C. Vaughan> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2008 Sep 1
17 citations
Patient and surgeon radiation exposure in balloon catheter sinus ostial dilation.
Christopher A. Church, Frederick A. Kuhn, Janel Mikhail, Winston C. Vaughan, Raymond L. Weiss> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2008 Feb 1
31 citations
The effect of deliberate hypercapnia and hypocapnia on intraoperative blood loss and quality of surgical field during functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Vladimir Nekhendzy, Hendrikus J. M. Lemmens, Winston C. Vaughan, Edward J. Hepworth, Alexander G. Chiu, Christopher A. Church, John G. Brock-Utne> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2007 Nov 1
140 citations
Safety and outcomes of balloon catheter sinusotomy: a multicenter 24-week analysis in 115 patients.
William E. Bolger, Christopher L. Brown, Christopher A. Church, Andrew N. Goldberg, Boris Karanfilov, Frederick A. Kuhn, Howard L. Levine, Michael J. Sillers, Winston ...> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2007 Jul 1
32 citations
Rofecoxib versus hydrocodone/acetaminophen for postoperative analgesia in functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Christopher A. Church, Charles E. Stewart, T J. O‐Lee, Desiree R. Wallace> ;The Laryngoscope. 2006 Apr 1
11 citations
Fluoroquinolone-induced arthralgia and myalgia in the treatment of sinusitis.
Tsungju O-Lee, Charles E. Stewart, Loren Seery, Christopher A. Church> ;American Journal of Rhinology. 2005 Jul 1
45 citations
Informed consent in pediatric clinical trials
Raymond C. Barfield, Christopher L. Church> ;Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 2005 Feb 1
30 citations
Endoscopic repair of large skull base defects after powered sinus surgery.
Christopher A. Church, Alexander G. Chiu, Winston C. Vaughan> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2003 Sep 1
13 citations
Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the temporomandibular joint: a report of two cases.
Christopher A. Church, Mark R. Rowe, Raymund Llaurado, Boleslaw H Liwnicz, Paul A Martin> ;Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2003 Sep 1
25 citations
Informed Consent in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: The Patient's Perspective:
Mary Talley Bowden, Christopher A. Church, Alexander G. Chiu, Winston C. Vaughan> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2003 Aug 1
13 citations
Visual loss after intraturbinate steroid injection.
Paul A Martin, Christopher A. Church, George H. Petti, Rudy Hedayi> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2003 Feb 1
15 citations
Schwannoma of the Epiglottis: First Report of a Case:
Paul A Martin, Christopher A. Church, George D. Chonkich> ;Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2002 Sep 1
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - AAO - NHS
Fellow

Hospital Affiliations

Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Linda, California
Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' HospitalLoma Linda, California