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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
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!
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 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!
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 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...
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 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
November 17, 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!
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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
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
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.
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 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.
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 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 🗞️
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 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."
November 5, 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.
November 3, 2025 at 9:46 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!
October 30, 2025 at 8:46 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. 🔬
October 29, 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! 👏
October 27, 2025 at 1:38 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.
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
@ucsfohns.bsky.social posdoc Jingya Qiu discusses spatially organized t-cells before the poster session in the atrium.

See you there!
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 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.
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 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! 👏
October 22, 2025 at 1:38 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. "
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Pletcher, the newly appointed @ucsfohns.bsky.social Vice Chair for Education. 👏

Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!
October 20, 2025 at 1:38 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! 🎉
October 17, 2025 at 8:46 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.
October 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Our presenters are discussing global surgery, health equity & gender-affirming facial surgery today at #OTOMTG25!
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM