UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery
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A leader in the field of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery known for outstanding patient care, innovative research & excellence in medical education.
Meet Miho Tanaka, our new Associate Specialist in Matthew Spitzer lab, studying the impact of fibroblast on immune response and immunotherapy efficacy using mouse cancer model. 📌 ohns.ucsf.edu/news/meet-mi...
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Meet Miho Tanaka, our new Associate Specialist in Matthew Spitzer lab, studying the impact of fibroblast on immune response and immunotherapy efficacy using mouse cancer model. 📌 ohns.ucsf.edu/news/meet-mi...
The 2025 Microvascular Rat Anastomosis Course is in the books! 🔬
Thank you to Dr. Daniel Knott for performing the demonstrations & to all the @ucsfhealth.bsky.social OHNS attendees for the hard work in suture handling & knot typing!
Thank you to Dr. Daniel Knott for performing the demonstrations & to all the @ucsfhealth.bsky.social OHNS attendees for the hard work in suture handling & knot typing!
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The 2025 Microvascular Rat Anastomosis Course is in the books! 🔬
Thank you to Dr. Daniel Knott for performing the demonstrations & to all the @ucsfhealth.bsky.social OHNS attendees for the hard work in suture handling & knot typing!
Thank you to Dr. Daniel Knott for performing the demonstrations & to all the @ucsfhealth.bsky.social OHNS attendees for the hard work in suture handling & knot typing!
Malfunctions of the #VestibularSystem, such as vertigo, dizziness & imbalance, affect about 10% of the population. Patients with these conditions are often volleyed between #neurology & #otolaryngology, leaving many untreated.
Dr. Jeffrey Sharon elaborates on this in his new book!
Dr. Jeffrey Sharon elaborates on this in his new book!
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Malfunctions of the #VestibularSystem, such as vertigo, dizziness & imbalance, affect about 10% of the population. Patients with these conditions are often volleyed between #neurology & #otolaryngology, leaving many untreated.
Dr. Jeffrey Sharon elaborates on this in his new book!
Dr. Jeffrey Sharon elaborates on this in his new book!
Meet Dr. Michael Chow, UCSF head & neck oncologic surgeon specializing in endocrine surgery, TORS, and microvascular reconstruction. He’s committed to advancing surgical outcomes, equity in care, global health, and mentoring future surgeons.📍 ohns.ucsf.edu/news/meet-dr...
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Meet Dr. Michael Chow, UCSF head & neck oncologic surgeon specializing in endocrine surgery, TORS, and microvascular reconstruction. He’s committed to advancing surgical outcomes, equity in care, global health, and mentoring future surgeons.📍 ohns.ucsf.edu/news/meet-dr...
Vestibular doctor & researcher Dr. Jeffrey Sharon of @ucsfohns.bsky.social explains the sense of balance through accessible language & wry humor in his upcoming book! @columbiaup.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Vestibular doctor & researcher Dr. Jeffrey Sharon of @ucsfohns.bsky.social explains the sense of balance through accessible language & wry humor in his upcoming book! @columbiaup.bsky.social
Our @ucsfohns.bsky.social team enjoyed debates, practical leadership discussions & conversations shaping the future of medicine, education & workforce development at the SUO AADO OPDO Combined Meetings!
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Our @ucsfohns.bsky.social team enjoyed debates, practical leadership discussions & conversations shaping the future of medicine, education & workforce development at the SUO AADO OPDO Combined Meetings!
Our @ucsfohns.bsky.social team of Drs. VyVy Young & Clark Rosen conclude their presentations today at the 39th Panamerican Congress of #Otorhinolaryngology annual meeting. Dr. Young's discussion on teardrop dilation begins at 8:00 a.m.!
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our @ucsfohns.bsky.social team of Drs. VyVy Young & Clark Rosen conclude their presentations today at the 39th Panamerican Congress of #Otorhinolaryngology annual meeting. Dr. Young's discussion on teardrop dilation begins at 8:00 a.m.!
It's day two of the Panamerican Congress of #Otorhinolaryngology! Join us for our first panel of the day at 9:20 a.m.
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
It's day two of the Panamerican Congress of #Otorhinolaryngology! Join us for our first panel of the day at 9:20 a.m.
Drs. VyVy Young & Clark Rosen are in Santiago, Chile for the XXXIX Panamerican Congress of Otorhinolaryngology!
Don't miss their combined workshop this afternoon on #laryngeal injection.
Don't miss their combined workshop this afternoon on #laryngeal injection.
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Drs. VyVy Young & Clark Rosen are in Santiago, Chile for the XXXIX Panamerican Congress of Otorhinolaryngology!
Don't miss their combined workshop this afternoon on #laryngeal injection.
Don't miss their combined workshop this afternoon on #laryngeal injection.
The 2025 annual Staff Retreat recognized our hardworking administrators & healthcare providers. Congratulations to Lori Ross & Chérie Yung for earning the Exceptional Employee Award!
Thank you for all you do to make our patients safe & the UCSF community healthy.
Thank you for all you do to make our patients safe & the UCSF community healthy.
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The 2025 annual Staff Retreat recognized our hardworking administrators & healthcare providers. Congratulations to Lori Ross & Chérie Yung for earning the Exceptional Employee Award!
Thank you for all you do to make our patients safe & the UCSF community healthy.
Thank you for all you do to make our patients safe & the UCSF community healthy.
The Fall 2025 HeadsUp! newsletter is now available. Explore the latest highlights, achievements, and department updates from University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. ➡️ conta.cc/3IZg8kV 🗞️
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Fall 2025 HeadsUp! newsletter is now available. Explore the latest highlights, achievements, and department updates from University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. ➡️ conta.cc/3IZg8kV 🗞️
"Jokingly referred to as the 'sixth sense,' the vestibular system may be the most underappreciated part of the human body," says @ucsfohns.bsky.social's Dr. Jeffrey Sharon in his new book, "The Great Balancing Act: An Insider's Guide to the Human Vestibular System."
November 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"Jokingly referred to as the 'sixth sense,' the vestibular system may be the most underappreciated part of the human body," says @ucsfohns.bsky.social's Dr. Jeffrey Sharon in his new book, "The Great Balancing Act: An Insider's Guide to the Human Vestibular System."
Sights from the @ucsfohns.bsky.social annual Research Symposium! 📸
Our dedicated faculty presented research on topics on #HeadAndNeckCancer like squamous cell carcinoma, cholesterol pathways & the impact the hippocampus has on hearing.
Our dedicated faculty presented research on topics on #HeadAndNeckCancer like squamous cell carcinoma, cholesterol pathways & the impact the hippocampus has on hearing.
November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Sights from the @ucsfohns.bsky.social annual Research Symposium! 📸
Our dedicated faculty presented research on topics on #HeadAndNeckCancer like squamous cell carcinoma, cholesterol pathways & the impact the hippocampus has on hearing.
Our dedicated faculty presented research on topics on #HeadAndNeckCancer like squamous cell carcinoma, cholesterol pathways & the impact the hippocampus has on hearing.
Dr. Megan Durr earned the American Academy of Otolaryngology 2024 Distinguished Service Award! She received this honor based on her contributions in leadership roles & volunteerism.
Congratulations, Dr. Durr!
Congratulations, Dr. Durr!
October 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Dr. Megan Durr earned the American Academy of Otolaryngology 2024 Distinguished Service Award! She received this honor based on her contributions in leadership roles & volunteerism.
Congratulations, Dr. Durr!
Congratulations, Dr. Durr!
The 2025 @ucsfohns.bsky.social annual Faculty Research Symposium was a marked success! Thank you to all our presenters for your dedication to advancing #otolaryngology science. 🔬
October 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The 2025 @ucsfohns.bsky.social annual Faculty Research Symposium was a marked success! Thank you to all our presenters for your dedication to advancing #otolaryngology science. 🔬
@ucsfohns.bsky.social's Dr. Edgar Ochoa has matched into the University of Colorado facial plastic & reconstructive surgery fellowship program!
Working with Drs. Andrew Winkler, Adam Terella & Geoffrey Ferril, he will perform gender affirmation surgery & facial nerve reconstruction.
Well done! 👏
Working with Drs. Andrew Winkler, Adam Terella & Geoffrey Ferril, he will perform gender affirmation surgery & facial nerve reconstruction.
Well done! 👏
October 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
@ucsfohns.bsky.social's Dr. Edgar Ochoa has matched into the University of Colorado facial plastic & reconstructive surgery fellowship program!
Working with Drs. Andrew Winkler, Adam Terella & Geoffrey Ferril, he will perform gender affirmation surgery & facial nerve reconstruction.
Well done! 👏
Working with Drs. Andrew Winkler, Adam Terella & Geoffrey Ferril, he will perform gender affirmation surgery & facial nerve reconstruction.
Well done! 👏
Drs. Andrea Hasenstaub, Scott Hirsch & Ivan El-Sayed wrap up the @ucsfohns.bsky.social Faculty Research Symposium with discussions involving the #AuditoryCortex & pediatric #otolaryngology.
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Drs. Andrea Hasenstaub, Scott Hirsch & Ivan El-Sayed wrap up the @ucsfohns.bsky.social Faculty Research Symposium with discussions involving the #AuditoryCortex & pediatric #otolaryngology.
@ucsfohns.bsky.social posdoc Jingya Qiu discusses spatially organized t-cells before the poster session in the atrium.
See you there!
See you there!
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
@ucsfohns.bsky.social posdoc Jingya Qiu discusses spatially organized t-cells before the poster session in the atrium.
See you there!
See you there!
The 2025 @ucsfohns.bsky.social Annual Faculty Research Symposium is today!
Following the welcome remarks by Drs. Jolie Chang & Daniel Johnson, our team will discuss all things #otolaryngology.
Following the welcome remarks by Drs. Jolie Chang & Daniel Johnson, our team will discuss all things #otolaryngology.
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The 2025 @ucsfohns.bsky.social Annual Faculty Research Symposium is today!
Following the welcome remarks by Drs. Jolie Chang & Daniel Johnson, our team will discuss all things #otolaryngology.
Following the welcome remarks by Drs. Jolie Chang & Daniel Johnson, our team will discuss all things #otolaryngology.
Congrats to Dr. Evan Patel for matching at New York University! During his two-year fellowship in Neurotology, he will train with Drs. Tom Roland & Sean McMenomey.
Best of luck, Dr. Patel! 👏
Best of luck, Dr. Patel! 👏
October 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Congrats to Dr. Evan Patel for matching at New York University! During his two-year fellowship in Neurotology, he will train with Drs. Tom Roland & Sean McMenomey.
Best of luck, Dr. Patel! 👏
Best of luck, Dr. Patel! 👏
Dr. Andrew Goldberg received the Presidential Citation from the American Rhinologic Society!
"What an honor to receive a Presidential Citation from ARS President Kevin Welch," Dr. Goldberg said. "It's been a privilege to witness his rise over the last 30 years to the pinnacle of our field. "
"What an honor to receive a Presidential Citation from ARS President Kevin Welch," Dr. Goldberg said. "It's been a privilege to witness his rise over the last 30 years to the pinnacle of our field. "
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Dr. Andrew Goldberg received the Presidential Citation from the American Rhinologic Society!
"What an honor to receive a Presidential Citation from ARS President Kevin Welch," Dr. Goldberg said. "It's been a privilege to witness his rise over the last 30 years to the pinnacle of our field. "
"What an honor to receive a Presidential Citation from ARS President Kevin Welch," Dr. Goldberg said. "It's been a privilege to witness his rise over the last 30 years to the pinnacle of our field. "
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Pletcher, the newly appointed @ucsfohns.bsky.social Vice Chair for Education. 👏
Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!
Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!
October 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Pletcher, the newly appointed @ucsfohns.bsky.social Vice Chair for Education. 👏
Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!
Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!
Dr. Ana Marija Sola matched at her top program choice for a two-year fellowship training in Neurotology! She will go to @stanford.edu, where she will train with Drs. Nik Blevins & Tina Stankovic, as well as the rest of their faculty.
Congratulations, Dr. Sola! 🎉
Congratulations, Dr. Sola! 🎉
October 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Dr. Ana Marija Sola matched at her top program choice for a two-year fellowship training in Neurotology! She will go to @stanford.edu, where she will train with Drs. Nik Blevins & Tina Stankovic, as well as the rest of their faculty.
Congratulations, Dr. Sola! 🎉
Congratulations, Dr. Sola! 🎉
The UCSF Voice & Swallowing Center is participating in the Walk for Talk benefitting the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association. Join us to raise awareness, fund research & support those affected by voice conditions.
October 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The UCSF Voice & Swallowing Center is participating in the Walk for Talk benefitting the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association. Join us to raise awareness, fund research & support those affected by voice conditions.
