Dr. Michael Gatto

Adult & Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Specialist

"There was never a question. From the time I was a child, I wanted to go into medicine," states Dr. Gatto. His father, an inventor and machinery builder offered him the opportunity to take over the family business, but Dr. Gatto never wavered from the call to medicine.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, he earned his Medical Degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Gatto served both his Surgical and Otolaryngology residencies at the University of California at Irvine where he was Chief Resident in Otolaryngology.

Following residency, he established his ear, nose and throat practice in Palm Springs in 1981. Dr. Gatto specializes in otolaryngology and allergy. He has special expertise in balloon sinuplasty for treatment of chronic sinusitis and somnoplasty - a radiofrequency treatment to gently shrink swollen tissue to remove nasal obstruction and restore clearer breathing as well as reduce snoring.

Dr. Gatto and his wife, Anna, live in the Coachella Valley. They have two grown sons. In his leisure time, Dr. Gatto enjoys painting, watching movies, race cars and spending time with family. He has collected memorabilia from numerous films including signed scripts which are displayed throughout the office. Dr. Gatto is a supporter of the McCallum Theatre, College of the Desert, The Pet Rescue Center, Forever Free Horse Rescue and Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation.

Credentials:

• Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
• Residency: University of California, Irvine
• Hospital Affiliation: Desert Regional Medical Center
• Professional Memberships: American Academy of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery, California Medical Association, Riverside County Medical Association, Desert Doctors
• Additional Information: Numerous presentations and publications.