Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Clinic
The UCSF Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Clinic provides comprehensive, world-class care for people with head and neck tumors. These tumors can affect key functions such as breathing, speech, sight and swallowing, as well as appearance. We are committed to providing the most advanced and personalized care to protect both our patients' health and their quality of life. We’re equally committed to providing an accessible, caring and informative environment that supports patients before, during and after treatment.
Our team includes head and neck surgeons, otolaryngologists, facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons and speech language pathologists. When needed, we partner with radiation and medical oncologists, dental oncologists, nutritionists and many other types of specialists at UCSF to give our patients the best possible outcomes.
We harness cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques that can make surgery safer and recovery easier. Examples include in-office ultrasound for surveillance and for planning surgical procedures; minimally invasive TORS (transoral robotic surgery) and other endoscopic laser tools for removing tumors from hard-to-reach areas of the throat; and minimally invasive skull base surgery, which uses endoscopes inserted through small incisions or through the nose. For people who are not good candidates for a minimally invasive approach, we also offer traditional open surgery.
Difficulties with speech or swallowing are common challenges for our patients. After treatment, we perform comprehensive assessments, using technology such as fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) tests and modified barium swallow studies. Our speech and swallowing specialists follow up with personalized rehabilitation programs.
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Our team
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Patrick Ha
MD
Otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon -
Ivan H El-Sayed
MD
Otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon -
Jonathan R. George
MD, MPH
Otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon -
Chase M. Heaton
MD
Head and neck and reconstructive surgeon -
P. Daniel Knott
MD, FACS
Facial plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon -
Andrea Park
MD
Facial plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon -
William R. Ryan
MD
Otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon -
Rahul Seth
MD
Facial plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon -
Jennifer Ashby
LAc, MS
Acupuncturist -
Cara Evans
CCC-SLP, MS
Speech-language pathologist -
Laura Habich
CCC-SLP, MS
Speech-language pathologist -
Bonnie Hindle
MS, PA-C
Physician assistant -
Joey Laus
CCC-SLP, MS
Speech-language pathologist -
Christian McNeill
PA-C
Physician assistant -
Brittany Mitchell
CCC-SLP, MS
Speech-language pathologist -
Sarah L. Schneider
CCC-SLP, MS
Speech-language pathologist -
Trina Sheedy
PA
Physician assistant -
Erik Steele
CCC-SLP, MA
Speech-language pathologist -
Sky T. Yang
CCC-SLP, MS
Speech-language pathologist
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Ranked No. 12 in the nation for cancer care
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Ranked No. 13 in the nation for ear, nose and throat care
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