James Wu is an Otolaryngologist in Daly City, California. Dr. Wu is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Tinnitus. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

Terri Chipman is an Otolaryngologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Chipman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Karam Badran is an Otolaryngologist in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Badran is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Sinus Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Pituitary Tumor, and Glossectomy. Dr. Badran is currently accepting new patients.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Dr. Kevin K. Ho moved to the United States and pursued his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins. He then attended medical school at the University of California., Irvine and graduated with Distinctions in research. His work on electromechanical cartilage reshaping has been published in international journals and granted a US patent (7, 416, 550). Dr. Ho subsequently completed his residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch.During his five-year residency training, he worked with numerous accomplished surgeons and clinicians, including sub-specialty rotations in the Alaska Native Medical Center and the Houston Texas Center. Dr. Ho is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Ho is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Laryngitis.

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. Patrick Ha is chief of the UCSF Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. His expertise in patient care covers the full scope of head and neck surgery, with a focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery as well as endoscopic approaches to throat cancer surgery. Ha's research is currently focused on molecular changes that occur in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland. Ha received an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. He obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, graduating with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed his residency training and a postdoctoral fellowship at the otolaryngology department of Johns Hopkins, along with advanced fellowship training in head and neck oncologic surgery. Ha serves on the editorial board of several medical journals, including Oral Oncology. He is the Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs Distinguished Professor in Head and Neck Cancer. Dr. Ha is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

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.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Sloan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Occupational Hearing Loss, Nasal Polyps, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Dr. Katherine Yung specializes in the care of the professional voice, transgender voice, as well as voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. Dr. Yung and her team carefully evaluate each patient, perform the necessary testing, diagnose, and treat every patient in a personalized, holistic approach. Her office, San Francisco Voice and Swallowing, offers state of the art testing for laryngeal disorders, behavioral treatment for voice and swallowing complaints, office based laryngeal surgery, minimally invasive microlaryngeal surgery, open laryngeal framework surgery, gender-affirming voice and speech therapy, and gender-affirming voice and laryngeal surgery. Dr. Yung is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngeal Cancer, and Endoscopy.

Brendan Pierce is an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pierce has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Leukoplakia, Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Sutton Disease 2, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pierce is currently accepting new patients.

Nikolas Blevins is an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Blevins is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Osteotomy.

Vasu Divi is an Otolaryngologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Divi is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Osteotomy.

Lisa Orloff is an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Orloff has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Robert Jackler is an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jackler is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Cholesteatoma, Mastoidectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

Lukas Landegger is an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Landegger is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Hearing Loss, and Occupational Hearing Loss.

Emily Crozier is an Otolaryngologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Crozier has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Dr. Jonathan R. George is a surgeon specializing in head and neck surgery. His primary areas of focus are thyroid and parathyroid diseases, melanoma and other skin cancers of the head and neck, and cancers of the upper respiratory and digestive tracts. He is a member of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute. George provides comprehensive diagnoses and care for thyroid nodules and multinodular goiters as well as for newly diagnosed and recurrent thyroid cancers. His specialties include treating massive goiters, treating thyroid cancers that have spread to areas around the thyroid and performing complex neck surgeries for thyroid cancers that have spread to surrounding regions of the body. He also cares for patients with all forms of hyperparathyroidism, a hormonal disorder that occurs when parathyroid glands become enlarged and overactive. When treating patients with melanoma and other skin cancers, George's care includes wide excision (the removal of the tumor along with some normal tissue around it to assure complete removal), sentinel lymph node biopsy (the removal of lymph node tissue to examine microscopically for cancer) and neck dissection (to remove cancer in the neck). He provides superior aesthetic outcomes by coordinating with UCSF providers of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. George's research focuses on prospective clinical trials for targeted treatments of head and neck cancers. George earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, graduating with honors. He earned a master of public health degree in head and neck cancer epidemiology at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health. He then completed a two-year clinical and translational research fellowship in head and neck cancer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in advanced head and neck surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. George was trained in complex thyroid surgery by master surgeons Gary Clayman and Lisa Orloff. George is a member of the American Head and Neck Society and American Thyroid Association. He is a surgeon member of UCSF's multidisciplinary programs in head and neck oncology, melanoma oncology and cutaneous oncology. George is committed to providing compassionate care with a focus on cure and excellent outcomes while maintaining a relationship with each patient in which he is directly accessible. He provides expedited consultations for all patients. To request an evaluation, please email him at [email protected] or call his clinic at (415) 514-4890 or (415) 885-7528, fax (415) 885-7711. Dr. George is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Thyroid Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

Gerald Kangelaris is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kangelaris is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kangelaris is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Andrew N. Goldberg directs the UCSF Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery for sinus disorders and related conditions. He is an expert in treating sinus infections, nasal polyps, inverted papillomas (benign tumors inside the nose), cerebrospinal fluid leaks and thyroid eye disease. He also performs surgery to treat sleep apnea. Goldberg's research includes the study of sinus infection, microbial ecology of the sinuses and the microbiome and sleep apnea's impact on quality of life. Goldberg earned his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh. He earned a master's degree in clinical epidemiology and completed a fellowship in the clinical epidemiology of cancer at the University of Pennsylvania. Goldberg is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Goldberg is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Rastani is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and treats all aspects of the field for both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Rastani and his staff are dedicated to your health and well-being. They will do their best to provide a plan for your care, answer your questions, and be accessible to when you need them. This is a philosophy held with great regard throughout the practice. Dr. Rastani is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Tinnitus.

Dr. Lonergan joined Santa Rosa Head & Neck Surgical Group in September 2010. He is originally from Dallas, but has adopted Northern California as home. He practices all areas of otolaryngology (ENT- Ear, Nose, Throat and Head & Neck Surgery). His areas of interest include, endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and sleep surgery. Dr. Lonergan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, Mycetoma, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

Dr. Michael Macdonald is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square, CA and has been practicing since 1996.Dr. Michael R. Macdonald is a skilled facial plastic surgeon with significant experience in the most advanced cosmetic procedures, including rhinoplasty, face and neck lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), brow lift, chin augmentation, liposuction, BOTOX and dermal filler injections, laser resurfacing and skin tightening and chemical peels to help women and men look and feel their best at every age. At the Aesthetic Surgery Center in San Francisco, California, Dr. Macdonald uses state-of-the-art techniques and technology to achieve customized results focused on each patient's unique goals and needs.After earning his medical degree at Queen's University, Dr. Macdonald completed an internship at New York General Hospital followed by residencies at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and University of Toronto and a fellowship at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Macdonald is dedicated to providing patient-centered care that draws from both his surgical and artistic skills to achieve optimal results focused on each patient's facial anatomy, needs and treatment objectives.Dr. Macdonald and the Aesthetic Surgery Center welcome new patients from throughout the San Francisco region. Dr. Macdonald speaks both English and French. Dr. Macdonald is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

Brad Hinrichs is an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hinrichs is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Otitis. Dr. Hinrichs is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Ta is an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ta is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Ta is currently accepting new patients.