
Overview
Dr. Tjoson Tjoa is a board-certified UCI Health otolaryngologist and surgeon who specializes in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstruction. He also serves as interim chair of the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.His clinical focus is on upper aerodigestive tract malignancies, head and neck reconstruction, thyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, laryngectomy and advanced cutaneous malignancies of the head and neck.Tjoa received his medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery followed by a residency in head and neck surgery at the UCI School of Medicine. He received fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School's Department of Otolaryngology and Head and neck Surgery, where he served as clinical instructor.He is the author or co-author of dozens of published papers and serves as a peer reviewer for major journals in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He has received numerous clinical and teaching awards throughout his career and has championed diversity, equity and inclusion, obtaining funding for and initiating one of the first underrepresented in medicine grants for medical students interested in otolaryngology. He serves on the ethics committee for the Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and previously was an executive member of the young physicians’ section of the academy's Board of Governors.
Dr. Tjoa is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
Dr. Tjoa is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
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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. Tjoson Tjoa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tjoson Tjoa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tjoson Tjoa 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. Tjoson Tjoa a top-rated expert for Laryngeal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tjoson Tjoa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Laryngeal 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. Tjoson Tjoa specialize in?
While Dr. Tjoson Tjoa is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, and Throat Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Tjoson Tjoa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tjoson Tjoa has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laryngeal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Tjoson Tjoa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tjoson Tjoa accept my insurance?
Dr. Tjoson Tjoa 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
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Tjoa isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Tjoa isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Tjoa isDistinguished. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- MelanomaDr. Tjoa isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Tjoa isDistinguished. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Advanced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Tjoa isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- LaryngectomyDr. Tjoa isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- LeukoplakiaDr. Tjoa isAdvanced. Learn about Leukoplakia.
- Male Pattern BaldnessDr. Tjoa isAdvanced. Learn about Male Pattern Baldness.
- Experienced
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Tjoa isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Tjoa isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Tjoa isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Tjoa isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Tjoa isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Tjoa isExperienced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.

