Clinical Focus
- Cancer > Head and Neck Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Head and Neck Cancers - Head and Neck Surgery
- Skull Base Tumors
- Salivary Gland Tumors
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer - Head and Neck Surgery
- Melanoma
- Melanoma - Head and Neck Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (Ear, Nose and Throat)
- Salivary Gland Tumors - Head and Neck Surgery
- Skull Base Tumors - Head and Neck Surgery
- Thyroid Neoplasms
- squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
- Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms
- Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity
- carcinoma of the neck; unknown primary
- Parotid Neoplasms
- Tongue Neoplasms
- Oral cavity tumors
- Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms
- Paraganglioma, Carotid Body
- Parapharyngeal space tumors
- Infratemporal fossa tumors
- Tonsillar Neoplasms
Academic Appointments
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Emeritus (Active) Professor, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Divisions
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Member, Stanford Cancer Institute
Administrative Appointments
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Head & Neck Fellowship Director, Otolaryngology-Head&Neck Surgery (2003 - 2013)
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Chief, Head & Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head&Neck Surgery (2003 - 2013)
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Head & Neck Oncology Program, Disease Management Leader, Stanford Cancer Center (2010 - 2013)
Honors & Awards
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Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard College (1973)
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Roger Boles Teaching award, UCSF (1987)
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Chief Residents' Special Certificate of Merit, UCSF (1993)
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Best Doctors in America, . (1998-2019)
Professional Education
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Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Ophthalmic Training (1982) MA
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Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (1978) MA
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Fellowship: University of Virginia (1984) VA
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Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology (1982)
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Residency: Beth Israel and Children's Hospital (1979) MA
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Medical Education: Harvard Medical School (1977) MA
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Fellowship, University of Virginia, Head & Neck; Skull Base Surgery (1984)
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Residency, Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (1982)
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MD, Harvard Medical School (1977)
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BA, Harvard College, Molecular Biology (1973)
Community and International Work
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Scientific Review Committee, Stanford Cancer Center
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Institutional Review Board, Stanford, Stanford
Location
Bay Area
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Ethic Committee
Partnering Organization(s)
AAO-HNS
Location
US
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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American Youth Soccer Organization referree
Location
Bay Area
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Mill Valley Schools Configuration Task Forc, Mill Valley
Topic
Advisory to School Board re: demographics and facilities
Populations Served
K-8
Location
Bay Area
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No