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Dr. Anna Usowicz, MD in Oakland, CA, offers specialized care for children with ear, nose, and throat conditions. Dr. Usowicz's expertise spans a range of areas including sleep apnea, hearing loss, birthmarks, noisy breathing, neck masses, and voice disorders. She also provides treatment for patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial or skull differences. With a commitment to research, Dr. Usowicz focuses on studying outcomes for patients with blood vessel abnormalities in the head and neck. She is actively engaged in global surgery initiatives for pediatric hearing loss, collaborating with partners in Peru. Dr. Usowicz completed her medical education at Stanford University School of Medicine and pursued further training at the University of Washington, specializing in pediatric otolaryngology. Generated from the website content

Marsha Treadwell, PhD, is a psychologist based in Oakland, CA, specializing in the care of children and families affected by medical conditions, particularly sickle cell disease. She leads initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life and healthcare access for patients, while also focusing on resilience-building strategies for coping with stress related to medical treatments. With a doctorate in clinical child psychology from the University of Washington, Dr. Treadwell is dedicated to addressing health disparities and promoting diversity in medicine. Her extensive research spans multiple countries and aims to enhance the understanding and management of sickle cell disease through collaborative efforts among healthcare providers and policymakers. Generated from the website