
Overview
Dr. Sunil P. Verma is a board-certified UCI Health otolaryngologist and head-and-neck surgeon. Fellowship-trained in laryngology, he is an expert in the management of voice, swallowing and breathing conditions. He is the director of the UCI Health University Voice and Swallowing Center.Verma is an expert in the management of complex laryngeal conditions including vocal cord paralysis, airway stenosis and Zenker’s diverticulum. In addition to providing state-of-the-art physical examination, he performs minimally invasive outpatient procedures such as laser surgery and laryngeal botox and vocal fold injections. He has advanced training in laser surgery for laryngeal and throat cancer that preserves a patient's function and voice. He specializes in caring for singers, actors, lawyers, teachers and others who rely on their voice for professional reasons.He also is a member of the Digestive Health Institute'sesophageal disease servicesteam.Verma received his medical degree at Keck School of Medicine at USC in Los Angeles, followed by an internship in general surgery and a residency in otolaryngology at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. Next, he completed a fellowship in laryngology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wis.He has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences, and has appeared on national TV many times and has designed otolaryngology courses for medical students, resident physicians, primary care physicians and other ear, nose and throat specialists. He also serves as assistant dean of clinical affairs for the UCI School of Medicine.
Dr. Verma is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 119 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 3100, Irvine, CA 92612
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Verma 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.
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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Hamid Djalilian is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Djalilian is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Cholesteatoma, Facial Paralysis, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Djalilian is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Neurotology and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
Dr. Edward C. Kuan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI Health otolaryngologist who specializes in medical and surgical treatment for disorders of the nose, paranasal sinuses and skull base. He is Co-Director of the UCI Comprehensive Skull Base Program and Chief of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery.As a rhinologist and skull base surgeon, his clinical practice focuses on complex and revision endoscopic sinus surgery for challenging sinusitis and nasal polyps, especially cases that have failed prior medical and/or surgical therapy. He also has a focused interest in sinonasal tumors and often partners with the UCI Head and Neck Cancer team to provide comprehensive treatment for both benign and malignant tumors of the nose and sinuses, often achievable via a minimally invasive approach.In addition, he performs endoscopic skull base surgery in close collaboration with UCI Health neurosurgeons as part of the UCI Health Skull Base Surgery Program, including removal of brain tumors through the nose and reconstructing defects between the brain and the nose (cerebrospinal fluid leaks and encephaloceles), and frequently collaborates with the UCI Health Facial Plastic Surgery team for the comprehensive surgical treatment of the functional nasal airway.Kuan earned his medical degree at UCI School of Medicine. He completed residency training in otolaryngology at UCLA, followed by a fellowship in rhinology and skull-base surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.His research interests include bioengineering applications in rhinology, skull base reconstruction, and clinical outcomes of chronic sinusitis, sinonasal tumors and skull base surgery. He has published more than 350 peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and book chaptersin the highest-impact otolaryngology and neurosurgery journals and is a regular invited speaker for both clinical topics and his research nationally and internationally. He is actively involved in the American Rhinologic Society, North American Skull Base Society and Triological Society. He is the primary editor of a textbook on skull base reconstruction and is the primary editor of the International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology - Sinonasal Tumors document. He also serves as an associate editor and/or on the editorial boards of multiple scientific journals, including all journals focused on the field of rhinology. Dr. Kuan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kuan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
Dr. Naveen Bhandarkar is a board-certified UCI Health otolaryngologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the nose, the paranasal sinuses (areas surrounding the nasal cavity) and the skull base (the interface between the sinuses and the brain).He has extensive experience in complex and revision endoscopic sinus surgery, treating the most difficult and challenging cases of chronic sinusitis, polyps and sinus tumors. He has performed more than 2,500 procedures to date using the most advanced technologies available.After earning a medical degree at Ohio State University’s College of Medicine in Columbus, he completed residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, followed by a fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.His clinical interests include chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal and sinus tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, sinus steroid eluting implants, balloon sinuplasty, revision sinus surgery, image-guided sinus surgery and minimally invasive skull base surgery. He is active in research involving clinical trials and outcomes of sinus surgery and is also a regular reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Bhandarkar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhandarkar is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sunil P. Verma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sunil P. Verma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sunil P. Verma by calling their office at 714-456-7017. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sunil P. Verma a top-rated expert for Spasmodic Dysphonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sunil P. Verma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spasmodic Dysphonia, 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. Sunil P. Verma specialize in?
While Dr. Sunil P. Verma is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Cancer, and Throat Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Sunil P. Verma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sunil P. Verma has published 119 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spasmodic Dysphonia. You can view a list of Dr. Sunil P. Verma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sunil P. Verma accept my insurance?
Dr. Sunil P. Verma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7017 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Verma isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Verma isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- LaryngitisDr. Verma isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Verma isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Verma isDistinguished. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Subglottic StenosisDr. Verma isDistinguished. Learn about Subglottic Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Chronic CoughDr. Verma isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- DysarthriaDr. Verma isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- LaryngectomyDr. Verma isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- PerichondritisDr. Verma isAdvanced. Learn about Perichondritis.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum
- Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Verma isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Dry MouthDr. Verma isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- EndoscopyDr. Verma isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Verma isExperienced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- MediastinitisDr. Verma isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- MenopauseDr. Verma isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.

