Deanne Nyland, MD

Deanne Nyland

Otolaryngologist

Dr. Deanne Nyland practices general otolaryngology with a special interest in surgical solutions for sleep apnea.  She enjoys treating the entire breadth of medical and surgical disorders of the head and neck in both children and adults. That variety is what initially brought her to the specialty. 

A native of Seattle, Dr. Nyland obtained her undergraduate degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. There, she majored in chemistry and dance. From there, she attended Vanderbilt University for medical school and completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kentucky. After completing her training, she moved with her soon to be husband to Sacramento, where she has enjoyed practicing and being a member of the community ever since.

Dr. Nyland holds various leadership positions in the area, including Chief of Surgery at Mercy San Juan Medical Center. She serves on a national board for physician engagement for CommonSpirit Health and is actively involved in efforts to promote physician wellness.  

Specialties:

  • General ENT, Sleep

Undergraduate Degree:

  • Creighton University, BS in Chemistry and Dance

Medical Degree(s):

  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, MD

Internship:

  • Vanderbilt University, General Surgery

Residency:

  • University of Kentucky, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Certifications & Affiliations:

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology

Publications and/or External Links:

  • Cowan RL, Roberts DM, Joers JM. Neuroimaging in human MDMA (Ecstasy) users. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2008 Oct;1139:291-8. doi: 10.1196/annals.1432.007. PMID: 18991874; PMCID: PMC2677829. Roberts DM, Bush ML, Jones RO. Adult progressive sensorineural hearing loss: is preoperative imaging necessary before cochlear implantation? Otol Neurotol. 2014 Feb;35(2):241-5. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0b013e3182a437b3. PMID: 24448283; PMCID: PMC4383313.
  • Becker SS, Roberts DM, Beddow PA, Russell PT, Duncavage JA. Comparison of maxillary sinus specimens removed during Caldwell-Luc procedures and traditional maxillary sinus antrostomies. Ear Nose Throat J. 2011 Jun;90(6):262-6. doi: 10.1177/014556131109000607. PMID: 21674469.

Community/Organization Involvement:

  • Mercy San Juan Hospital, Department of Surgery Chair
  • Mercy San Juan Hospital, Division of Otolaryngology Chair

Hobbies/Activities:

  • In her free time, Dr. Nyland continues to pursue her love of dance through a weekly ballet class. She also enjoys travel, food, wine, golf and spending time with her husband and children.

Locations

  • Fair Oaks