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. VyVy Young is an otolaryngologist who cares for patients with disorders affecting voice, breathing, coughing or swallowing. Her many interests include the aging voice, vocal cord growths (both cancerous and noncancerous), vocal cord surgery, vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia (spasming of voice-related muscles), airway stenosis (narrowing), vocal cord dysfunction and swallowing difficulties, including those that can arise after surgery. Young's research focuses on age-related voice changes, transgender voice concerns and advancing treatment of vocal cord paralysis. Young earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in otolaryngology. She then completed a fellowship in laryngology and caring for the professional voice at the University of Pittsburgh Voice Center. A member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Young chairs its voice committee, is chair-elect of the women in otolaryngology communications committee, and serves on several other of the academy's committees, including the patient safety and quality improvement committee. She is a member of the Society of University Otolaryngologists, serving on its gender disparity committee and as a representative to its board of governors. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Laryngological Association and American Broncho-Esophagological Association. Young also has a passion for medical education. She serves as associate director for UCSF's residency program in otolaryngology, training future ear, nose, and throat surgeons. Dr. Young is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngocele, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Perichondritis, and Endoscopy.

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.

Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Leung is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

Mark Zeme is an Otolaryngologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Zeme is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Pacific ENT is an Otolaryngology practice serving patients throughout Chinatown, San Francisco, California. This facility is home to two experienced physicians: Clifford Chew, MD, and Dexter Louie, MD. They offer a variety of services to their patients, including sinus surgery, allergy testing, sleep apnea treatment, audiology services, and more. The practice began in 1980 as Dexter Louie, MD. In 2009, the practice became known as Pacific ENT Associates, Inc. Throughout its history, Pacific ENT has always been a community-based practice. Because the practice is located in Chinatown, it serves primarily Asian populations. However, all patients are welcome, including uninsured patients, MediCal patients, and referrals from the San Francisco Free Clinic. Pacific ENT focuses on providing quality care to every patient. Our doctors treat patients and referring physicians respectfully, fairly, and honestly. We value and expect competence, character, and compassion from our staff and our physicians. We also value our patients' time, as well as the trust of referring physicians. Call or schedule your appointment online at Pacific ENT.caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chew is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Otitis, and Gastrostomy.

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. Yue Ma is an otolaryngologist who cares for patients with voice, airway and swallowing disorders. She takes a multidisciplinary approach, working with speech-language pathologists, swallowing specialists and other relevant care providers, and is passionate about helping patients understand their conditions. Ma's research interests include swallowing disorders, regenerative medicine for larynx (voice box) disorders and ways to better measure larynx sensation. Ma earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed a fellowship in laryngology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Ma is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and American Laryngological Association, which honored her with its young practitioner award. Dr. Ma is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

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.

Kathleyn Brandstetter is an Otolaryngologist in San Leandro, California. Her top areas of expertise are Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, Osteotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Brandstetter is currently accepting new patients.

Agnieszka Janisiewicz is an Otolaryngologist in San Leandro, California. Her top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Nasal Polyps, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Anosmia. Dr. Janisiewicz is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Jo is an Otolaryngologist in San Leandro, California. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Male Pattern Baldness, Enlarged Adenoids, Mouth Ulcers, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Jo is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Rosen is an Otolaryngologist in San Leandro, California. Her top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Rosen is currently accepting new patients.

Abraham Hsieh is an Otolaryngologist in San Ramon, California. Dr. Hsieh is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Ozena.

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.

Jacob Johnson is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Jose Gurrola is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gurrola is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

Steven Pletcher is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pletcher is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Low Nasal Bridge, Endoscopy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Shane Zim is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Zim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Joel Ross is an Otolaryngologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Ross is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Swimmer's Ear.

Luke Schloegel is an Otolaryngologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Schloegel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ear Tag, Enlarged Adenoids, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Schloegel is currently accepting new patients.