Zach Peter Vandegriend, MD

Dr. Zach Vandegriend specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. He earned his medical degree from Willamette University before completing his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Vandegriend furthered his training with a fellowship at Mount Sinai Services City Hospital of Elmhurst, enhancing his surgical expertise in head and neck procedures. He holds board certification in otolaryngology from the American Board of Otolaryngology, which he received in 2015. Dr. Vandegriend speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Vandegriend practices at two convenient locations in California: San Luis Obispo and Templeton. He treats various conditions including deviated nasal septum, which can cause breathing difficulties, and tonsillitis, an infection that affects the throat. Nasal polyps are another area of his expertise, helping patients who experience chronic sinus problems. His surgical skills include performing …tonsillectomies to remove infected tonsils and turbinate surgery to improve nasal breathing. Radio frequency volume reduction for the nose is another specialized procedure he offers to help patients with breathing issues. Patients consistently rate Dr. Vandegriend highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.