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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 highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, and Glioma.

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 is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Turbinectomy.

Dr. Clark A. Rosen is an otolaryngologist who cares for adults and children with voice disorders, swallowing problems and upper airway disorders. He is one of the most experienced specialists on the West Coast in the field of laryngology (disorders of the throat and voice box). In addition, he has extensive experience in performing Botox injections of the larynx, used to treat certain voice conditions by relaxing constricted muscles. He is director of the UCSF Voice and Swallowing Center as well as chief of the laryngology division. He also leads the fellowship training program in laryngology and care of the professional voice. Rosen's research focuses on improving standards of care for patients with voice, swallowing or airway problems. He has created systems of measurement that allow providers to more easily compare treatment options for these conditions and thus select the treatment most likely to succeed. Rosen earned his medical degree at Rush Medical College. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at Oregon Health & Science University and a fellowship in laryngology and upper airway physiology at the University of Tennessee. Rosen is treasurer of the American Laryngological Association, the oldest surgical society in the country. Rosen is the proud father of two wonderful young men. He is also proud to continue in the healing tradition of his father, the first obstetrician and gynecologist in Santa Clara County, who provided care there for more than 30 years. Dr. Rosen is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.