Expertise in
36
conditions

Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran

Otolaryngology
800 Walnut Street, 18th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
36
conditions
800 Walnut Street, 18th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Karthik Rajasekaran is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Rajasekaran is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Gland Tumors, Mikulicz Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Dr. Rajasekaran is board certified in Otolaryngology, 2017. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 219 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Rajasekaran is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in PA

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology, 2017

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Chester County Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital
St Mary Medical Center
University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Washington Square
800 Walnut Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Rajasekaran has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Glomus Jugulare Tumor
Mouth Ulcers
Tongue Cancer
Sinus Cancer
Tonsil Stones
Acoustic Neuroma
Facial Paralysis

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Arm, Open-Label, Controlled Trial of ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy Versus Physician's Choice Standard of Care for the Treatment of Locoregional, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patients Who Have Failed or Progressed On or After at Least Two Lines of Therapy, of Which at Least One Line Must Be Systemic Therapy
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Arm, Open-Label, Controlled Trial of ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy Versus Physician's Choice Standard of Care for the Treatment of Locoregional, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patients Who Have Failed or Progressed On or After at Least Two Lines of Therapy, of Which at Least One Line Must Be Systemic Therapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Combination product
Study Drugs: ASP-1929, Docetaxel, Cetuximab, Methotrexate, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3

219 Total Publications

Photobiomodulation in Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer-Related Chronic Lymphedema: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Photobiomodulation in Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer-Related Chronic Lymphedema: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal: Integrative cancer therapies
Published: May 04, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran

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Is Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran a top-rated expert for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran is classified as an Distinguished expert for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), 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. Karthik A. Rajasekaran specialize in?

While Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Gland Tumors, and Mikulicz Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran has published 219 articles and abstracts on conditions like Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). You can view a list of Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran accept my insurance?

Dr. Karthik A. Rajasekaran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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