The 20 Best Ear Cancer Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Ear Cancer Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Ear Cancer near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    William R. Ryan
    Distinguished in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery

    Complex Head & Neck Surgery Program

    2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ryan is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Tongue Cancer, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Alan M. Kramer
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Experienced in Ear Cancer

    Alan M. Kramer, MD Private Practice

    2100 Webster St, Ste 326, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Kramer is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

    P D. Knott
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

    2320 Sutter St., Suite 102, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. P. Daniel Knott is director of facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery within Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at UCSF. He has training and experience in facial aesthetics and microvascular surgery. His expertise includes treatment of facial paralysis, facial reconstruction following skin cancer, facial rejuvenation, minimally invasive techniques for filling out facial defects, rhinoplasty and free tissue transfer (moving tissue such as skin from one part of the body to another). In his research, Knott is working to develop new methods for reconstructing the palate (roof of the mouth) and the area of the eye orbit and upper jaw. He also studies microvascular treatment of osteonecrosis (when inadequate blood supply leads to death of bone tissue) and cartilage bioengineering (growing new cartilage tissue). Knott earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and completed a five-year surgical residency at the Cleveland Clinic in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. He also completed a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Knott joined UCSF in 2011, after working at the Cleveland Clinic for 10 years. Knott is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has won national awards for his research, which includes studies of head and neck tissue transplantation. Dr. Knott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Graft.

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    Charles Limb
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Cochlear Implant Center

    2380 Sutter St., First Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Charles Limb is a specialist in ear disorders (otology), including neurological ear disorders (neurotology), as well as skull base surgery. He focuses particularly on treating hearing loss and auditory conditions. His expertise includes all surgeries of the temporal bone. Chief of the UCSF Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, he is also director of the UCSF Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center. In his research, Limb has investigated the neural basis of musical creativity and has studied music perception in deaf individuals with cochlear implants. Limb received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. He completed a residency and fellowship in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Center for Hearing and Balance, and a second postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. Limb is the UCSF Francis A. Sooy Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Previously, he was associate professor of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery and a faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Limb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness.

    Patrick Ha
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Patrick Ha is chief of the UCSF Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. His expertise in patient care covers the full scope of head and neck surgery, with a focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery as well as endoscopic approaches to throat cancer surgery. Ha's research is currently focused on molecular changes that occur in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland. Ha received an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. He obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, graduating with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed his residency training and a postdoctoral fellowship at the otolaryngology department of Johns Hopkins, along with advanced fellowship training in head and neck oncologic surgery. Ha serves on the editorial board of several medical journals, including Oral Oncology. He is the Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs Distinguished Professor in Head and Neck Cancer. Dr. Ha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Alain P. Algazi
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Medical Oncology Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alain Algazi is a specialist in medical treatment – such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy – for patients with head and neck cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid cancers and salivary gland cancers. He leads UCSF's program in medical therapy for head and neck cancers, and chairs the head and neck cancer research committee. In research, Algazi conducts clinical trials – studies that evaluate new therapies for head and neck cancers with an emphasis on approaches to improving the chances of long term remission in patients with incurable cancer using immunotherapy. He has also served the national study chair for clinical trials that give patients access to new medications and that provide new approaches of administering existing medications to improve their efficacy. Algazi earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency in internal medicine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at UCSF. Algazi is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Immunotherapy for Cancer and American Association for Cancer Research. To reach Dr. Alain Algazi, please contact the head and neck medical oncology practice at (415) 353-9900. Dr. Algazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, and Glioma.

    Ilya Likhterov
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. llya Likhterov is a surgeon who cares for patients with cancerous and noncancerous tumors of the head and neck, including those of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary glands and other parts of the oral cavity, oropharynx (middle part of the throat), larynx (also known as the voice box) and skin. He has expertise in head and neck reconstructive surgery using microvascular free flap techniques, which restore function by transferring tissue and blood vessels from a healthy body area to the area needing repair. Likhterov earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in head and neck and microvascular surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Likhterov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Jonathan R. George
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan R. George is a surgeon specializing in head and neck surgery. His primary areas of focus are thyroid and parathyroid diseases, melanoma and other skin cancers of the head and neck, and cancers of the upper respiratory and digestive tracts. He is a member of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute. George provides comprehensive diagnoses and care for thyroid nodules and multinodular goiters as well as for newly diagnosed and recurrent thyroid cancers. His specialties include treating massive goiters, treating thyroid cancers that have spread to areas around the thyroid and performing complex neck surgeries for thyroid cancers that have spread to surrounding regions of the body. He also cares for patients with all forms of hyperparathyroidism, a hormonal disorder that occurs when parathyroid glands become enlarged and overactive. When treating patients with melanoma and other skin cancers, George's care includes wide excision (the removal of the tumor along with some normal tissue around it to assure complete removal), sentinel lymph node biopsy (the removal of lymph node tissue to examine microscopically for cancer) and neck dissection (to remove cancer in the neck). He provides superior aesthetic outcomes by coordinating with UCSF providers of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. George's research focuses on prospective clinical trials for targeted treatments of head and neck cancers. George earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, graduating with honors. He earned a master of public health degree in head and neck cancer epidemiology at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health. He then completed a two-year clinical and translational research fellowship in head and neck cancer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in advanced head and neck surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. George was trained in complex thyroid surgery by master surgeons Gary Clayman and Lisa Orloff. George is a member of the American Head and Neck Society and American Thyroid Association. He is a surgeon member of UCSF's multidisciplinary programs in head and neck oncology, melanoma oncology and cutaneous oncology. George is committed to providing compassionate care with a focus on cure and excellent outcomes while maintaining a relationship with each patient in which he is directly accessible. He provides expedited consultations for all patients. To request an evaluation, please email him at [email protected] or call his clinic at (415) 514-4890 or (415) 885-7528, fax (415) 885-7711. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Thyroid Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery | Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery | Otolaryngology | Ophthalmology

    Salivary Gland Surgery Center At Mount Zion

    2380 Sutter St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Tward is a General Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Adult Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) And Schwannomatosis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Sharon is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sharon has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Meniere Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Cholesteatoma, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    1825 4th St Fl 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chase Heaton is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Heaton has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Experienced in Ear Cancer

    Head And Neck Medical Oncology Program

    1825 4th St Fl 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyunseok Kang is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Glioma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Ear Cancer?

    Ear cancer is a rare malignancy that can occur on the inside or outside of the ear. Most ear cancers occur on the skin outside of the ear. There are several types of ear cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, ceruminous adenoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Some ear cancers may also involve the surrounding bone or other structures of the head and neck.

    When should I see an Ear Cancer doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Ear Cancer doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Ear Cancer doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Ear Cancer doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Ear Cancer doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ear Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ear Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Ear Cancer doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Ear Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ear Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Ear Cancer doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ear Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Ear Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ear Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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