Ivan H. El-Sayed
Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed

Otolaryngology
1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
21
conditions
1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed is a head and neck cancer surgeon. He specializes in treating benign and malignant lesions of the salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and skull base. El-Sayed's research interests include examining the value of sentinel node biopsy (a procedure to check whether cancer has spread) for head and neck cancer. He also is investigating potential uses of lasers and nanoparticles for diagnosing and treating cancer. El-Sayed earned his medical degree and completed a residency in otolaryngology at Boston University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in head and neck oncology at UCSF.

Dr. El-Sayed is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Turbinectomy.

Dr. El-Sayed is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 143 peer reviewed articles. Dr. El-Sayed is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Otolaryngology

Hospital Affiliations

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Western Health Advantage
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Program
1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Other Locations
Sinus Center
2380 Sutter St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed by calling their office at 415-885-7528. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed a top-rated expert for Olfactory Neuroblastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed is classified as an Elite expert for Olfactory Neuroblastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed specialize in?

While Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, and Teratocarcinosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed accept my insurance?

Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7528 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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