Melissa Ann Pynnonen, MD

Melissa Ann Pynnonen, MD

Specialty: Otolaryngology
Title: Clinical Professor
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Accepts most insurance plans

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Melissa Ann Pynnonen, MD
Melissa Ann Pynnonen, MD
Otolaryngology
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  • About

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    Areas of Practice

    Tumors of the nasal cavity or sinuses, complications of sinusitis involving the eye or brain, spinal fluid leaks, sinus mucoceles, acute and chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps—including in-office surgery for nasal polyps.

    Locations

    • Otolaryngology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210
      Floor 2
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201
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    • Otolaryngology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 1 Reception A
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    University of Michigan Medical School, 1994

    Residency

    University of Michigan Health System, Otolaryngology, 2000

    Board Certifications

    Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

    Research Overview

    Dr Pynnonen obtained her Master’s Degree in healthcare research and policy from the University of Michigan in 2012. Her research is focused on understanding the determinants and consequences of medical uncertainty in health care.

    Links

    Dr. Melissa Pynnonen Demonstrates What to do During a Nosebleed

    Michigan Sinus Center

    Michigan Medicine Health Blog: Study finds 99% of Chronic Sinusitis Diagnoses b…

    Michigan Medicine Health Blog: Chronic Sinusitis Rarer Than Most Providers and …

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    Patient Ratings

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    Patient Comments

    June 24, 2026 - "Dr Pynnonen was really great. Provided lots of great advice and listened/responded helpfully & respectfully to my many questions."

    May 28, 2026 - "This was my first visit with Dr. Pynnonen, and I was impressed with her personable manner, efficiency, and thoroughness. Dr. Pynnonen helped me feel comfortable during the office procedure and thoughtfully answered my questions afterward."

    May 6, 2026 - "I could not have asked for better care than what I always receive from Dr Pynnonen."

    May 1, 2026 - "Have really liked Dr. Pynnonen since my first visit with her."

    April 30, 2026 - "Dr Pynnonen is a awesome doctor that cares about what is going on with you and takes care of you"

    April 28, 2026 - "Dr. Pynnonen is very caring and takes her time to explain everything to you. I was referred to her from my [...] for issues they couldn't figure out. Dr. Pynnonen has figured me out!! Can't thank her enough!!"

    April 23, 2026 - "Dr Pynnonen is an incredible doctor who has made me healthy by doing a difficult surgery on me and curing my chances of getting [...]. She listens to all my questions and answers them with expertise so I have peace of mind and takes my worries away. I am truly lucky that she is my doctor/surgeon."

    April 10, 2026 - "We loved meeting Dr. Pynnonen. She was very thorough and explaining the situation to us. She has one of the best bedside manners that we have experienced."

    April 2, 2026 - "Dr. Pynnonen is very easy to talk to and responds with clear information."

    December 2, 2025 - "Dr Pynnonen was fantastic, her expertise showed during our conversation about my [...] condition."

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