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Dr. Scott McCusker on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Scott McCusker

Otolaryngologist

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Dr. Scott McCusker is an otolaryngologist at Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, California.

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How Nasal Obstruction Impacts Sleep Apnea Treatment
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BackTable ENT & Allergy

Episode # 246  •  04 Nov 2025

How Nasal Obstruction Impacts Sleep Apnea Treatment

If your patients still struggle with sleep apnea after other treatments, it might be time to look at the nose. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Scott McCusker joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss the impact of nasal airway obstruction on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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About

Dr. Scott McCusker is an otolaryngologist at Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, California. His special interests include facial plastic surgery, including facial cosmetic surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck cancer, and thyroid surgery. In his own words, Dr. McCusker bacame of a surgeon because both of his parents are physicians (now retired), and he always knew medicine was the path for himself. Surgery was a natural fit because of the artistic aspects and his love of building things and working with his hands. Otolaryngology allows Dr. McCusker to not only be a surgeon, but also treat medical diseases of the head and neck, and he loves the fine detail work that is inherent in his specialty. His personal interests and hobbies include photography, especially wildlife; woodworking, cooking, hiking, piano, and bass guitar. Dr. McCusker strives to give every patient the best possible care, and to always "under-promise and over-deliver." Surgery is a demanding business and he doesn't compromise with his patients' care.

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