Oklahoma Sinus Center
Oklahoma Sinus Center provides advanced adult and pediatric sinus care to improve the overall quality-of-life for individuals in Oklahoma. Offering state-of-the-art, in office surgical procedures, our team helps individuals evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of sinus problems.
Our specialized team will work with you to identify the root cause of your sinus problems, and develop an individualized treatment plan to help you find relief on the relief you deserve.
Our commitment to comprehensive medical management, with a conservative approaches to surgical therapy, has made us the natural choice for Oklahomans who suffer with sinus, allergic, and nasal obstructive problems.
Care Services
In addition to offering traditional medical and surgical therapies for sinus symptoms, the Oklahoma Sinus Center also offers a variety of minimally invasive in-office procedures, and evaluation for a variety of symptoms.
Procedures
- Office Endoscopy
- In-office Balloon Sinuplasty
- In-office nasal septal deviation correction
- In-office Eustachian tube balloon dilation
- In-office treatment for nasal obstruction
- In-office pediatric tube insertion for ear
- Infections
- In-office voice evaluation (stroboscopy)
- In-office low dose CT scanning
Symptoms
- Nasal obstruction / Deviated Septum
- Sinusitis
- Allergy
- Headache and facial pain
- Loss of sense of smell
- Hoarseness / voice dysfunction
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Tonsil and Adenoid inflammation or infection
For the safety and convenience of our patients, we also offer low-dose CT imaging at Oklahoma Sinus Center. A CT scan is a common diagnostic tool used to get an inside view of your sinuses.
Steven V. Richards, MD FACS
Passionate about the future of health care, Dr. Richards founded Oklahoma Sinus Center to provide comprehensive specialty care for adult and pediatric patients suffering from sinus-related problems.
Dr. Richards was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and moved to Edmond in 1984. He attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Chemical Engineering. His chosen path led him to a career in medicine, the first in his family to pursue opportunities in health care. He went on to complete his medical training at the University of Oklahoma, graduating with special distinction and earning membership into the exclusive Alpha Omega Alpha honorary medical society. After completing a residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Richards entered practice in 2003. He earned his board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology in 2004, and was awarded the status of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons by 2005. He remains an active participant as a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Oklahoma Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Medical Association.
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Richards enjoys his time with his wife, children, and extended family. He has interests in travel, collecting southwestern art, road and mountain bike cycling, large format photography, music, and all things outdoors.
Education
- University of Oklahoma, B.S. Chemical Engineering, 1994
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1998
- Vanderbilt University, Otolaryngology Residency, 2003
Areas of Expertise
- Sinus and nasal disorders
- Ear, nose, and throat care – Adult and pediatric
- Head and neck surgery
- Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- Snoring and sleep disorders
- Hearing loss, dizziness, and balance disorders
- Voice and swallowing disorder
- Skin cancer removal and cosmetic reconstruction
Are you suffering from sinus issues?
Let Oklahoma Sinus Center help! Our team will work with you one-on-one to diagnose and treat your condition and help you breathe easy again.
To schedule an appointment, call us at 405-562-6362.
