Steven Kmucha MD JD

Otolaryngology (ENT)•Orinda, CA

Laryngology & Voice Disorders, Otolaryngic Allergy, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Sleep Medicine

San Francisco-Peninsula ENT Associates

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77 Moraga WayOrinda, CA 94563
Phone+1 925-254-6710
Fax+1 925-254-6713

Summary

Steven Kmucha, MD, is an experienced otolaryngologist with a focus on laryngology and voice disorders, otolaryngic allergy, rhinology, paranasal sinus disease, and sleep medicine, located in Orinda, CA. His extensive education includes an MD from the University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences, a surgery internship, otolaryngology residency and chief residency from Yale-New Haven Medical Center, along with several other degrees and certifications. Dr. Kmucha served in various roles, such as a certified medical expert, consultant, adjunct clinical instructor, attending otolaryngologist, and patient safety/quality improvement consultant in several esteemed organizations. His many published works have been widely cited. He is recognized for his many contributions in the field, including many years as a Top Otolaryngologist and many awards from and leadership positions within the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Education & Training

Concord Law SchoolJD, Health and Healthcare Law, 2009
American College of Physician ExecutivesMA, Medical Management, 2002
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterChief Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1988 - 1989
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1985 - 1988
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1984 - 1985
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1980, MD, AOA
University of Illinois - UrbanaB. S., Biologic Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1980
University of Illinois - UrbanaMSc, Physiology and Biophysic, 1980
University of Illinois - UrbanaB. A., Germanic Language and Literatur, Cum Laude, 1979

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2024 - Present
CA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Otolaryngologist International Association of Healthcare Professionals, 2013
Top Doctors and Dentists of San Francisco 2011 KTVU TV 2/FOX, 2011
Compassionate Doctor Award www.Vitals.com, 2011
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Honors Award American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2011
Best Doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area KRON TV 4, 2010
Leadership Training Program AAOHNS, 2007
Eye of the Tiger Award AAOHNS Board of Governors, 2006
“America’s Top Physicians” Consumers Research Council of America, 2003-2005
GYRUS Leadership Development Awar AAOHNS Board of Governors, 2002
People to People Medical Ambassador Nominee 2001
Leadership Conference: Biomedical Research and the Environment United States National Institute of Health, 1999
Leadership Award AMA/Glaxo Wellcom, 1998-1999
Men of Achievement 1995
Best Doctors in the Bay Area 1994, 1996, 1998
Who’s Who Among Rising Young Americans 1992
Personalities of America 5th & 6th eds. 1992, 1994
2000 Notable American Men 1992-1994
XIV World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology, Madrid, Spain, 1989
Outstanding Medical Student Award - Dermatology University of Illinois - Chicago, School of Medicine, 1983
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1982
Outstanding Medical Student Award - Pediatrics, Surgery University of Illinois - Chicago, School of Medicine, 1982
100 Club - 100 Outstanding Seniors University of Illinois, 1980
M.S. with departmental distinction University of Illinois, 1980
Quill and Scroll Literary Honor Society 1976
Illinois State Scholar 1976
Lion’s Club Outstanding High School Senior 1976
Dean’s list 6/8 semesters University of Illinois, 1976
Who’s Who Among American High School Students 1975
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Telemedicine and Physician Liability Issues.
Steven T Kmucha
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2020-07-23
Physician liability issues and telemedicine: Part 3 of 3.
Steven T Kmucha
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2020-06-08
508 citations
Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss (Update).
Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, Betty S. Tsai Do, Seth R. Schwartz, Laura J Bontempo, Erynne A Faucett
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2019-08-01

Journal Articles

Pay for Performance: Modest Benefits for Improving Healthcare Quality - Stakeholder Perspective
Kmucha, S.T., Am. Health and Drug Benefits, 1/1/2010
Suffering From Dizziness and Poor Balance
Kmucha, S.T., Seton Health, 1/1/2006
Blunt Facial Trauma From A Bungee Jump
Kmucha, S.T., Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1/1/1996
Ocular and Facial Impact Trauma and Bungee Jumping
Kmucha, S.T., 1/1/1996
DISH Syndrome and Its Role in Dysphagia
Kmucha, S.T. and R.B Cravens, 1/1/1994
Dermal Metastases in Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Kmucha, S.T. and J.A. Troxel, Arch Otolaryngol, 1/1/1993
Toxoplasmosis Appearing as an Anterior Neck Mass (Letter to the Editor)
Kmucha, S.T., ENT Journal, 1/1/1993
Troxel, J. and S.T. Kmucha, 1/1/1992
Yanagisawa, E., R. Hirokawa, S.T. Kmucha and G. Isaacson, Annals Otol Rhinol Laryng, 1/1/1989
Yanagisawa, E., J. Estill, S.T. Kmucha and S.B. Leder, J Voice, 1/1/1989
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Books/Book Chapters

Healthwise for Life
Chapter: Ear and Hearing Problems
Kmucha, S.T.Edition 7th,2007
Healthwise for Life
Chapter: Nose and Throat Problems
Kmucha, S.T.Edition 7th,2007
Healthwise for Life
Chapter: Dizziness and Vertigo
Kmucha, S.T.Edition 7th,2007
Healthwise Handbook
Chapter: Nasal Surgery
Kmucha, S.T.Edition 17th,2004
Healthwise Handbook
Chapter: Chest and Respiratory Problems
Kmucha, S.T.Edition 16th,2003
Healthwise Handbook
Chapter: Eye and Ear Problems
Kmucha, S.T.Edition 16th,2003
Healthwise for Life
Chapter: "Ear and Hearing Problems," Chap 13
Page 215 - 226Kmucha, S.T.Edition 5th,2003
Healthwise Handbook
Chapter: "Chest and Respiratory Problems." Chap7
Page 141 - 170Kmucha, S.T.Edition 15th,2001
Healthwise Handbook
Chapter: “Eye and Ear Problems.” Chap 8
Page 171 - 186Kmucha, S.T.Edition 15th,2001
Healthwise for Life
Chapter: "Ear and Hearing Problems." Chap 13
Page 227 - 238Kmucha, S.T.Edition 4th,2000
Chapter: "Highlights and Pearls," Chapter 45
Kmucha, S.T.Editors: K.J. Lee.Appleton & Lange Publishing Co., Stamford, CTEdition 7th,1998
Chapter: "Highlights and Pearls," Chapter 46
Kmucha, S.T.Editors: K.J. Lee.Elsevier Science Publishing Co., New York, NYEdition 6th,1995
“Treating Middle Ear Infections.” A Patient Information Booklet
Kmucha, S.T. and G. HarrisKrames Communications, San Bruno, CA1995
Chapter: "Miscellaneous Information," Chapter 43
Kmucha, S.T. and L.R. PieperEditors: K.H. Lee.Elsevier Science Publishing Co, New York, NYEdition 5th,1991
Chapter: Diseases of the External and Middle Ear
Yanagisawa, E. T and S.. KmuchaEditors: K.J. Lee.Elsevier1989
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Abstracts/Posters

Antibiotic Stewardship
Kmucha, S.T., Surgical Care Improvement Project, Southern California Patient Safety Collaborative Hospital Consortium of Southern California, City of Industry, CA, 11/16/2010
Intranasal Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Perennial Non-allergic and Allergic Rhinitis
Kmucha, S.T., Alta Bates Medical Group, Albany, CA, 10/23/2003
Current Status of Healthcare in San Mateo County
Kmucha, S.T., Kiwanis, Burlingame, CA, 2001; South San Francisco, CA,2001, 10/22/2001
Allergic Rhinitis: The Economic Impact
Kmucha, S.T., Aventis Pharmaceuticals, San Francisco, CA, 2/24/2000
Indoor Air Quality and Health
Kmucha, S.T., Committee on Healthy Buildings, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 11/2/1999
Indoor Air Quality and Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Kmucha, S.T., Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Multiple locations, 1998, 1999, 1999, 1999, 10/25/1999
Allergic Rhinosinusitis and its Treatment
Kmucha, S.T., San Francisco, CA, 11/20/1998
Antihistamines in the ‘90s
Kmucha, S.T., San Francisco IPA, San Francisco, CA, 10/15/1998
Current Therapy for Allergic Rhinitis
Kmucha, S.T., Family Medical Group, San Francisco, CA, 1998; Daly City, CA, 1998, 5/15/1998
Kmucha, S.T. and E. Yanagisawa, Transactions of the American Bronchoesophagological Association, 1/1/1998
Azelastine in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Kmucha, S.T., Burlingame, CA, 10/15/1997
Azelastine in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Kmucha, S.T., Unified Medical Group, Burlingame, CA, 10/2/1997
Late Phase Reaction in Allergic Rhinitis
Kmucha, S.T., San Francisco and San Mateo IPA Medical Groups, San Francisco, CA, 6/26/1997
Facial Impact Trauma During Bungee Jumping
Kmucha, S.T., Seattle, WA, 6/28/1996
Kmucha, S.T., Nurse Practitioners Association of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, 2/21/1996
Hearing and Hearing Loss
Kmucha, S.T., Community Health and Fitness Fair, Pacifica, CA, 4/30/1994
Aging, Sun and the Skin
Kmucha, S.T., Community Health and Fitness Fair, Pacifica, CA, 4/30/1994
Hearing, Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
Kmucha, S.T., Half Moon Bay, CA, 1/20/1994
The Central Giant Cell Granuloma in Children
Kmucha, S.T., Waikoloa, HI, 6/24/1992
Kmucha, S.T., Monterey, CA, 6/18/1991
DISH and Its Role in Dysphagia
Kmucha, S.T., Western Section Triologic Society, Santa Barbara, CA, 1/20/1991
Dermal Metastases in Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Kmucha, S.T., Vancouver, British Columbia, 6/21/1990
The Contribution of Aryepiglottic Constriction to ‘Ringing’ Voice Quality
Kmucha, S.T., American College of Surgeons Permanent Archives Award, Atlanta, GA, 10/18/1989
Kmucha, S.T., IV World Congress of Otorhinolaryngological Cinematography and Videography, Madrid, Spain, 9/10/1989
Kmucha, S.T., XIV World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology, 9/10/1989
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Lectures

Hearing Loss, Social Isolation, and Hearing Rehabilitation
Daly City, CA - 2/27/2013
Optimal Nasogastric Tube Placement to Reduce Risk of Intranasal Trauma/Epistaxis
Daly City, CA - 3/6/2012
California Legislative Update
4/12/2011
The California Legislature and the Legislative Process in California
San Jose, CA - 9/7/2010
"A Career in Medicine" – Career Seminar
South San Francisco, CA - 7/26/2010
Nasal Hemorrhage – The Spectrum
11/1/2008
Career Possibilities with a Biology Degree
11/8/2006
Dizziness, Imbalance and Mobility Impairment – What’s Shakin’ at Seton’s Balance and Mobility Center
3/15/2006
Dizziness, Imbalance and Mobility Impairment – An Update for Primary Care
4/15/2005
Allergic and Non-Allergic Rhinitis in Children
6/9/2004
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ear, Nose and Throat Allergies – An Otolaryngologist’s Perspective
5/6/2004
Current Treatment of Perennial Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis
9/10/2002
Value of Membership in Organized Medicine
San Francisco, CA - 7/27/2002
Updates in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
2/20/2002
Environmental Contributions of Chronic Upper Airway Inflammation” - Seminar Moderator
Denver, CO - 9/12/2001
Irritant Induced Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Denver, CO - 9/10/2001
Alternative to the Yawn-Sigh Technique
Philadelphia, PA - 6/30/2000
Update on the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
San Mateo, CA, 1999; San Francisco, CA, 1999 - 4/15/1999
Update on Sinus Physiology and Sinusitis
San Mateo, CA - 8/5/1997
Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis in Children
San Mateo, CA - 8/5/1997
Perennial Rhinitis and Its Treatment
Fremont, CA - 12/13/1996
How About A Career in Medicine
Brisbane, CA - 4/23/1996
Rhinorrhea and the Common Cold
San Francisco, CA - 3/22/1996
Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Causing Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Rhinorrhea and the Common Cold - 2/29/1996
Susac Syndrome
Daly City, CA - 10/26/1995
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Other

Putting Patient Safety Into Practice (Educational Videotape)
Kmucha, S.T., Podcast
http://www.EngagingThePatient.com
2011 California Legislative Update
Kmucha, S.T., Bulletin – San Mateo County Medical Association
10/1/2011
State Lawsuits Focus on Constitutionality of Health Insurance Mandates
Kmucha, S. T.
4/8/2010
Federal Healthcare Mandates and States’ Response
Kmucha, S. T., Bulletin – San Mateo County Medical Association
4/1/2010
Breathe Better, Sleep Better, Live Better
Kmucha, S.T., KRON TV Channel 4 San Francisco – Medical Mondays
1/17/2010
Executive Authority to Reform Healthcare: Extra-Congressional Options and Limitations
Kmucha, S. T., Bulletin – San Mateo County Medical Association
1/1/2010
Evening News
Kmucha, S.T., KRON TV Channel 4 San Francisco
6/24/2008
Morning News
Kmucha, S.T., KRON TV Channel 4 San Francisco
6/24/2008
Alternative Forms of Dispute Resolution as Possible Means of Stabilizing Medical Malpractice Premiums, Jury Awards and the Perceived Inequitability of the Current Medi...
Kmucha, S.T.
5/28/2008
Medication Reduction Strategy for Fall Prevention
Kmucha, S.T., Bulletin of the Balance and Mobility Center at Seton Medical Center
1/1/2008
Balance, Imbalance and Quality of Life
Kmucha, S.T., KRON TV Channel 4 San Francisco-Medical Mondays
6/18/2007
99 Most Bizarre Medical Stories– Stunt Disasters
Kmucha, S.T., Learning Channel, FOX Television
6/9/2006
Perennial Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Kmucha, S.T., ENTLink, AAOHNS Website
9/1/2002
The LINK: The Allergy-Asthma Connection
Kmucha, S.T., ENTLink, AAOHNS Website
9/1/2002
Making Wise Healthcare Decisions
Kmucha, S.T., Website, San Mateo County Medical Association
6/1/2002
More Skills for Becoming A Good Partner in a Healthy Patient-Physician Relationship
Kmucha, S.T., Website, San Mateo County Medical Association
6/1/2002
Your Nose-The Guardian of Your Lungs
Kmucha, S.T., ENTLink, AAOHNS Website
5/1/2002
Indoor Air Pollution and Health
Kmucha, S.T., ENTLink, AAOHNS Website
10/1/2001
Physician Conflict Resolution
Kmucha, S.T., Bulletin - San Mateo County Medical Association
4/1/2001
Physician Report Cards Raise Fairness Issues
Kmucha, S.T., Bulletin - San Mateo County Medical Association
4/1/2001
Influence of eHealth Grows in Today’s Health Care Industry
Kmucha, S.T., Bulletin - San Mateo County Medical Association
3/1/2001
Consumer Health Benefits May See Funding Change
Kmucha, S.T., Bulletin - San Mateo County Medical Association
1/1/2001
Indoor Air Pollution Affects Health of Inhabitants
Kmucha, S.T., Bulletin - San Mateo County Medical Association
12/1/2000
Magazine Articles
Kmucha, S.T., California Physician
5/1/1996
Newspaper Articles
Kmucha, S.T., San Francisco Chronicle, pg. B1
11/18/1995
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