New Providers EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
Christopher England, MD Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat Location: Skagit Regional Health – Cascade Ear, Nose and Throat
What motivated you to pursue a career in medicine? I’ve always had an interest in helping people to live better lives as well as an interest in science and medicine. Even when I was quite young I thought I wanted to be a doctor.
What do you enjoy the most about your chosen field/specialty? I enjoy working with a broad range of patients, from children to the elderly, and I enjoy treating a wide variety of medical issues from sinus issues to hearing to endocrine disorders to head and neck cancer.
What are your special interests within your practice? I have a particular interest in thyroid and salivary disease and head and neck cancer. Sinus issues are also very interesting. These issues tend to have effective treatments that really help people improve their quality of life. Dr. England earned his medical degree at University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base LewisMcChord just outside of Lakewood, WA. He enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening and reading – particularly history. To schedule an appointment, please call 360-336-2178.
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James Gross, MD
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat Location: Skagit Regional Health – Cascade Ear, Nose and Throat
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Kevin Harris, MD
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat Location: Skagit Regional Health – Cascade Ear, Nose and Throat
What sparked your interest in medicine?
What sparked your interest in medicine?
My father was a general practitioner in Sedro-Woolley for 40 years. I grew up observing him serve the community and develop close long-lasting relationships with his patients. After doing a sixth grade demonstration speech on how to do suturing I pretty much had decided I wanted to pursue a career in medicine.
Although I didn’t recognize it fully until I had already begun college, the chance to help heal, including using my hands in surgery was appealing to me. Encouragement from family and generous mentors helped steer me to a career in medicine, and ultimately Otolaryngology.
What are your special interests within your practice? I enjoy the opportunity to treat patients of all ages, helping them improve their quality of life. I have been practicing in the community since 1985 and am treating children and grandchildren of my patients. I love coming to work each day! I enjoy all facets of our specialty, but particularly enjoy challenging ear surgery, helping restore health and hearing. Dr. Gross earned his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA. Dr. Gross completed his general surgical residency at the University of Washington and his Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery residency at Harvard. He enjoys swimming, hiking, skiing and enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest as a grandparent. Dr. Gross settled in the Skagit Valley in 1960 and is looking forward to many more years enjoying its wonders and its people! To schedule an appointment, please call 360-336-2178.
Otolaryngology as a surgical subspecialty allows for care of all ages, newborn to elderly, which I greatly enjoy. It offers the opportunity to help a patient both medically and surgically--at times with immediate and life-changing benefits. The variety requires lifelong learning and is both satisfying and humbling. I also appreciate the extended patient relationships and comradery with colleagues.
What are your special interests within your practice? I enjoy the variety of a general ENT surgical practice, and have additional training in Otolaryngic Allergy, which contributes to many of the most common ear, nose and throat issues encountered in primary care as well. I try to treat people as I would want to be treated, offering my skill, encouragement and hope even when there may not be a simple solution. I’m thankful for the many God-given opportunities and relationships I’ve had. Dr. Harris earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin and finished his Otolaryngology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Harris loves spending time with his wife and two sons and exploring this beautiful area of the Pacific Northwest. To schedule an appointment, please call 360-336-2178. Fall 2020
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