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Holiday Traveling Tips for The Hearing Impaired

October 31, 2017

And just like that, the holidays are in full swing! With Halloween over and done with, it’s now time to prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Like most Americans, this time of year is highly anticipated, as the holiday season allows us to see family and friends!

If you’re planning to take a bus, car, train, or plane to see your family...

Signs Your Newborn Is Tongue-Tied

September 14, 2017

Occasionally, you’ll hear someone say they’re tongue-tied when they can’t find the right words to say or they have a brief lapse in speech. While these moments are harmless for adults, being tongue-tied as a newborn can inhibit vital activities, such as breastfeeding. For those unfamiliar with this condition, tongue-tie is a congenital anomaly...

Signs Your Thyroid Is Off

August 21, 2017

Are you feeling “off” lately? Like your mood is off, you’re tired all the time, and your appetite has changed? There are a number of conditions that can lead to these symptoms and other signs of irregularity, but often times when patients have gone through the ringer with their health, there’s one particular problem that continues to go...

What Are Sinuses? (Sinus Anatomy)

July 26, 2017

You’ve probably heard the term “sinuses” before, and you’re probably aware of their location, as well as some of their basic functions. Nevertheless, the team at AOC Physicians wants to take this opportunity to go over the anatomy and purpose of a person’s sinuses. Especially since many patients have come into our offices complaining of...

Custom Hearing Protection to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear and Premature Hearing Loss

July 6, 2017

Do you develop chronic ear infections after swimming in a pool, lake, or the ocean? Do you have a profession that exposes your ears to loud noises frequently? If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you may benefit from simple medical tools that offer hearing protection, like a custom swim mold or ear plug. There are many...

AOC Physicians Makes Phoenix Magazine’s 2017 Top Docs

April 4, 2017

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We're pleased to announce three of our physicians were recognized as Top Docs in PHOENIX magazine's 22nd edition. Dr. Glenn Rothman, Dr. David Simms, and Dr. Scott Schraff were featured among 545 of the Valley's best and brightest!

In addition to receiving this recognition, Dr. Rothman was noted as a 10-...