Clark A. Rosen

MD

Otolaryngologist
Chief, Division of Laryngology
Director, UCSF Voice and Swallowing Center
Native Californian, soccer fanatic and yoga devotee

Dr. Clark A. Rosen is an otolaryngologist who cares for adults and children with voice disorders, swallowing problems and upper airway disorders. He is one of the most experienced specialists on the West Coast in the field of laryngology (disorders of the throat and voice box). In addition, he has extensive experience in performing Botox injections of the larynx, used to treat certain voice conditions by relaxing constricted muscles. He is director of the UCSF Voice and Swallowing Center as well as chief of the laryngology division. He also leads the fellowship training program in laryngology and care of the professional voice.

Rosen's research focuses on improving standards of care for patients with voice, swallowing or airway problems. He has created systems of measurement that allow providers to more easily compare treatment options for these conditions and thus select the treatment most likely to succeed.

Rosen earned his medical degree at Rush Medical College. He completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at Oregon Health & Science University and a fellowship in laryngology and upper airway physiology at the University of Tennessee.

Rosen is treasurer of the American Laryngological Association, the oldest surgical society in the country.

Rosen is the proud father of two wonderful young men. He is also proud to continue in the healing tradition of his father, the first obstetrician and gynecologist in Santa Clara County, who provided care there for more than 30 years.

  • Education

    Rush Medical College, 1989

  • Residencies

    Oregon Health & Science University, Head and Neck Surgery, 1994

  • Fellowships

    University of Tennessee, Laryngology and Upper Airway Physiology, 1995

  • Board Certifications

    Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

"I literally go to sleep thinking about my patients, my research projects [and] how we can improve our treatment."

Meet Dr. Rosen

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (4)

    My work

    Voice support helps opera singer keep performing

    Dr. Rosen helped Kyle get on top of vocal fold inflammation stemming from illness, which can prevent him from working. "That resource is priceless."

    Comprehensive voice and swallowing care

    Dr. Rosen and his team treat various disorders affecting "vocal athletes" using a cutting-edge model that only a handful of centers use.

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    293 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 10, 2024
    dr. Rosen took time to explain things to me very carefully and thoroughly
    Sep 03, 2024
    Dr. Rosen always takes interest in my condition and offers great care administering treatment.
    Aug 28, 2024
    All the staff, including the Dr.'s are always caring, responsive to my questions and easy to communicate with. I know that I am in great hands with my UCSF team/family.
    Aug 22, 2024
    Dr Rosen is a fantastic doctor. He gives detailed explanations and shows concern for his patients. I am so glad I was able to come to his office.
    Jun 24, 2024
    Dr Rosen very nice, very understanding and very supportive.Explained everything very clear.
    Jun 23, 2024
    I hadn't been the best patient at following up the procedure by doing my voice exercises. The Dr and Speech Therapist were direct but not shaming, gave me a refresher on the exercises, encouraged me, and I've now done my own home assignments 3 days straight.
    Jun 14, 2024
    Dr. Rosen and his staff are great.
    Jun 10, 2024
    Excellent medical service
    Jun 06, 2024
    Dr Rosen is the best. He understands the issue and has done a wonderful job working towards a solution
    Jun 03, 2024
    Everyone connected with the Voice / Swallowing Center is wonderful - love Dr. Rosen (wish he did General med too!!! Or had a clone who did) Kevin is wonderful also - new nurse assistant (whose name I forgot - sorry) was very informed and helpful!
    May 24, 2024
    Very good nurses, very friendly everyone
    May 21, 2024
    Outstanding experience with Dr. Rosen and his team. Dr. Rosen immediately put me at ease about the procedure. He answered all my questions and gave me all the information I needed to feel completely comfortable.
    May 14, 2024
    The numbers are not high enough for Dr Rosen he is 10 across the board. He is the best doctor I have ever dealt with in my 60 years.
    May 10, 2024
    Very empathetic to patients
    Apr 24, 2024
    Dr Rosen is a true professional. I trust his opinion because hes one of the best in this arena.
    Apr 24, 2024
    Overall excellent efficient care as always
    Apr 14, 2024
    Dr. Rosen was understanding of my being late and tried to put me at ease by suggesting I take a breath and drop my shoulders. The injection he gave went smoothly and was painless. I trust and appreciate him and his expertise, and have recommended him to others. He walked me to the scheduler to make next appointment.
    Apr 12, 2024
    Very good
    Mar 13, 2024
    Dr. Rosen is an excellent physician, very thorough and compassionate. I have an auto immune disease and have struggled to find a doctor to address the issues I have been having. Dr. Rosen has allowed me to have a significant breakthrough in managing this disease and giving me a much better quality of life
    Mar 11, 2024
    Dr. Rosen and his team are the best.
    Mar 04, 2024
    Very happy with the care I was given.
    Jan 09, 2024
    Wonderful people. Wonderful experience
    Jan 03, 2024
    I really like my Care Provider. Dr. Rosenthal is so kind and very precise on every questions I asked.
    Dec 22, 2023
    Once I got in the door, which was difficult to do, everything was excellent. If I could rate all of the above categories #10, I would do so. Could not have had better treatment.
    Dec 13, 2023
    Doctor was attentive, empathetic, and explained very well.
    Dec 11, 2023
    I felt everyone involved in my experience was genuinely concerned about me and kept me informed every step of the way.
    Dec 11, 2023
    I really appreciate Dr. Rosen's care. He's a wonderful surgeon and I really recommend him as a provider.
    Dec 10, 2023
    I felt very heard and that Dr. Rosen is an expert in his field. He diagnosed and gave me some plan options.
    Dec 07, 2023
    Excellent and very personable. Plus good sense of humor !
    Nov 29, 2023
    Dr Rosen was very patient and answered all my questions
    Nov 21, 2023
    Have up coming surgery. Will reserve additional feedback until after surgery.
    Nov 17, 2023
    Dr Rosen is an awesome doctor. Love his bedside manner, discussion of issue, accessibility
    Nov 05, 2023
    Dr. Rosen has always been excellent in any meetings I have had with him on line or in person. He always makes sure my questions are answered and explains things I may not understand.
    Oct 13, 2023
    Dr. Clark Rosen is the best!
    Sep 29, 2023
    Yes good experience
    Sep 27, 2023
    Excellent in every category!
    Sep 27, 2023
    Excellent!
    Sep 16, 2023
    UCSF hands down was awesome. Very attentive and listened to ALL my concerns. On top of that they knew all the details of all my procedures
    Sep 08, 2023
    Dr. Rosen explained thoroughly what he wishes to do to examine my voice box and what would be involved. With each step I was given clear instructions and encouragement Watching the scope progress on the screen in front of me was amazing. Dr. R described what we were seeing and what he observed, and after the procedures were completed he rolled back the film to reply to my questions, then showed me on a plastic 3-D model what the problem is and possible solutions going forward. With Dr. R and team, it was among the best medical appointments I've had.
    Aug 30, 2023
    I thought the team approach during my appointment was very useful and I appreciated the discussion about recommendations for my treatment
    Aug 30, 2023
    I am very satisfied with your service. Thank you
    Aug 24, 2023
    Very thorough
    Aug 23, 2023
    Excellent care and knowledge
    Aug 23, 2023
    Dr Rosen and his staff are all terrific
    Aug 17, 2023
    Impressed with the results of surgery Would like to have known some of what I learned in the office visit earlier, but overall, delighted.
    Aug 05, 2023
    Excellent provider.
    Aug 04, 2023
    I was too shocked over the fact that a lyngoscopy wasn't performed to determine the function of my right vocal cord , for me to ask any further questions.
    Jul 22, 2023
    USSF and Dr. Rosen have been fabulous to me and I have nothing but excellent things to say about the care I have been provided.
    Jul 15, 2023
    Love Dr Rosen and his staff!
    Jul 14, 2023
    Dr Rosen is the best.
    Jul 08, 2023
    Excellent doctor, excellent staff
    Jun 16, 2023
    Voice and Swallowing team was phenomenal!
    Jun 02, 2023
    Excellent
    May 12, 2023
    Great
    May 12, 2023
    They do an excellent job
    May 02, 2023
    Good Experient .
    Apr 27, 2023
    The The doctor is very careful to observe, analyze and solve the problem, very polite, so that he can clearly understand how he should deal with the problem
    Apr 07, 2023
    Great experience, it was a pleasure to meet the team
    Mar 24, 2023
    Dr. Rosen has a great bedside manner. Makes stressful situations workable.
    Mar 09, 2023
    Excellent doctor. Only issue is the delay for scheduling follow-on visits.
    Mar 04, 2023
    I love Dr Rosen and his staff They are great
    Mar 04, 2023
    Love the staff and concern for my well being. Had just fallen and they fixed my wound and proceeded with appointment. I did not live In the area. Above and beyond with caring people.
    Mar 02, 2023
    Dr. Rosen is one of the finest medical diagnosticians I have seen for my swallowing and speech issues. He is humble, never arrogant, shows empathy and concern for his patients. He appears to be very evidence based and answers my questions with detail and candor. I really appreciate his honesty. I trust him
    Feb 22, 2023
    Doctor Rosen is very informative regarding my condition. He explained everything Regarding my treatment in detail.
    Feb 18, 2023
    Dr. Rosen was wonderful! He listened to my concerns, addressed them all, and came up with an excellent solution. I appreciated his time very much.
    Feb 15, 2023
    Dr. Rosen is very knowledgeable, professional and is an expert in his field. Appreciate his concern regarding reaching an optimal outcome to my issue.
    Feb 10, 2023
    I didn't tell my Doctor about the constant burping and the feeling of something in my throat and when I swollen on the right side
    Feb 06, 2023
    I didn't like that he didn't give a full description of my condition I feel that he was in a hurry to get to the next appointment.
    Dec 17, 2022
    Dr Rosen is very kind and cheerful as well as competent.
    Nov 18, 2022
    I have been trying to get a true diagnosis of an ongoing condition. It has been 19 months since the problem began. I have been to several other doctors and facilities with out a real explanation of what is causing my issues. In one day I believe that UCSF has a competent diagnosis of the problem and a plan to solve it so that I can get on with my life. Thank you Dr Rosen and his team. Professional and showing real compassion for my condition.
    Nov 17, 2022
    Dr. Rosen was in a word exceptional. For all of the questions above he exceeded my expectations. I was impressed with his knowledge his bedside manner his humor his friendliness his ability to answer every single question I had offering me several options I can't say enough about him. A fantastic doctor. I wish all my healthcare providers will be as good as he for the rest of my life!
    Nov 16, 2022
    Would recommend if someone needed DrRs help
    I feel blessed to play a role in helping patients regain essential functions of life, such as the abilities to swallow and communicate.

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