Dr Flavio Oliveira, MD, PhD, is an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist) and Head & Neck Surgeon at Washington Health Medical Group. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MD from the University of California, San Francisco. Dr Oliveira completed his internship and residency at Stanford, where he was a chief resident. His philosophy of care is driven by compassion and empathy, treating every patient with the same level of attentiveness he would offer his family. As a former high-level professional athlete, he brings a unique understanding of precision and focus to his surgical practice, while also advocating for non-surgical interventions to ensure comprehensive care.