
Overview
Dr. Diaz's clinical interests include management of benign and malignant tumors of the head & neck, thyroid and parathyroid disease, melanoma and other advanced cutaneous malignancies, salivary gland disorders, paragangliomas, and other skull base tumors. He has special expertise in the fields of minimally-invasive transoral laser excision, transoral robotic surgery, conservation laryngeal tumor resection, and complex microvascular reconstruction. He also routinely performs interventional ultrasound of the head & neck. Dr. Diaz has done research in the fields of cancer therapy, transoral robotic surgery, rare head & neck tumors, patient safety, and complex head & neck reconstruction. He has published 24 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, and has several more that are currently in press. He also co-authored two chapters in the authoritative text on transoral robotic surgery by Drs. Weinstein and O'Malley. He has given over a dozen presentations at national and international Society meetings, as well as countless other invited lectures at local and regional medical gatherings. Since 2008, he has reviewed manuscripts that were submitted for publication to several major medical journals. -- Dr. Diaz is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Head & Neck Society. Dr. Diaz is an active member of the Jordan Valley Cancer Committee and the Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Care Program.
Dr. Diaz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Riverton, UT 84096
Draper, UT 84020
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jason Diaz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jason Diaz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jason Diaz by calling their office at 801-328-2522. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jason Diaz a top-rated expert for Parathyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jason Diaz is classified as an Advanced expert for Parathyroid Cancer, 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. Jason Diaz specialize in?
While Dr. Jason Diaz is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Parathyroid Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Jason Diaz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jason Diaz has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parathyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Jason Diaz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jason Diaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Jason Diaz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-328-2522 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Diaz isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Diaz isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Diaz isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Diaz isAdvanced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Diaz isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Diaz isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Diaz isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Diaz isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Diaz isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.

