
Overview
Alana Aylward, MD, is an otolaryngologist with specialty training in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction. Conditions she treats include oral cavity cancers, thyroid and parathyroid disease, and salivary gland tumors.Incorporating the latest evidence-based practices and techniques, Dr. Aylward strives to provide care that both effectively treats disease and maximizes a patient's quality of life during and after treatment. She recognizes that having a trusting, supportive relationship with her patients is a critical part of treatment. She also understands the importance of taking the time to address her patients' priorities and concerns, and to educate and guide them through the shared decision-making process. Especially with respect to cancer, Dr. Aylward believes working as part of a multidisciplinary team is critical to providing the best outcomes for her patients.Dr. Aylward is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Head and Neck Society.Away from work, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, yoga, cooking and spending time with her husband and dog.
Her top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Male Pattern Baldness.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Aylward isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Aylward isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Hearing LossDr. Aylward isExperienced. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Aylward isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Aylward isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LeukoplakiaDr. Aylward isExperienced. Learn about Leukoplakia.

