Jose G. Gurrola II

MD

Rhinologist and skull base surgeon

Dr. Jose G. Gurrola II is an otolaryngologist who specializes in rhinology, or conditions of the nose and sinuses, as well as frontal skull base surgery.

Gurrola's research interests include the causes and treatments of chronic sinusitis. He is also interested in approaches to and outcomes in skull base surgery.

Gurrola received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in otolaryngology at University of Iowa Health Care, followed by a fellowship in rhinology and skull base surgery at Georgia Regents University, now Augusta University.

Before coming to UCSF, Gurrola was an assistant professor of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University of Virginia.

Gurrola is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Rhinologic Society and North American Skull Base Society. He also serves on committees for these associations.

  • Education

    Case Western Reserve University, 2006

  • Residencies

    University of Iowa Health Care, Otolaryngology, 2013

  • Fellowships

    Augusta University, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2014

  • Board Certifications

    Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Where I see patients (4)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    175 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 20, 2024
    Excellent experience - thank you, Dr. G
    Oct 02, 2024
    Dr Gurrola is always a good listener, caring, addressing issues, encouraging-overall awesome doctor!
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dr. Gurolla & his team are amazing! They check in with me to remind of any future appts & if they can accommodate in any way necessary!!
    Jun 23, 2024
    Dr Gurrola is a consummate professional.
    Jun 21, 2024
    Took time to answer questions I had about medication side effects, which I appreciated.
    May 24, 2024
    Dr Gurrola is a wonderful doctor, he always listens to my concerns that don't always apply to my problem. He is compassionate and caring besides being a talented doctor
    May 14, 2024
    The added attention to detail per usual has now made it better to breathe
    May 12, 2024
    Dr Gurrola is excellent.
    Apr 04, 2024
    Dr Gurrola is amazing! He was the 1st ENT who actually addressed my problem right away! (After seeing him for the 1st, I had my surgery within a few weeks and on to recovery! His bright personality spills with confidence and his work shows it! He is courteous, easygoing, and straightforward. Recommending him to everyone!
    Apr 04, 2024
    Dr. Gurrolla is an excellent provider. I have been seeing him for the past 2 years, and I have always had very positive experiences with him. This last appointment, we reached a milestone (in healing) 2 years post surgery, and I expressed to him how hard everything was for me, but how grateful I was for his excellent skills and his tremendous "bedside manner". He sat down, listened to every word I said, and then reinforced the milestone and told me that I didn't have to worry any more. I would recommend him to anyone - he is outstanding!
    Mar 07, 2024
    He's just so amazing & very reassuring
    Jan 07, 2024
    This was one of the best medical visits I've had in ages. I got answers to long standing questions and I have a good treatment path moving forward. Thank you!!
    Jan 04, 2024
    Very professional experience and asked if I had any questions throughout experience
    Dec 04, 2023
    Explains my meds and rinses that I have to take.
    Nov 07, 2023
    Dr Gurrola has always been professional, personable and accessible.
    Oct 20, 2023
    I'm very well taken care of. My family really like my doctor.
    Oct 06, 2023
    Dr Gurrola is always very nice. He explains everything as it is happening and I never leave with any questions unanswered.
    Sep 15, 2023
    Everything was great, Dr Gurrola explained what steps I had to take to take care of myself.
    Sep 13, 2023
    I'm DEFINITELY recommending you guys to others. Say hello to Dr. Gurrola for me please.
    Sep 08, 2023
    I think Dr Gurrola is an amazing provider!
    Jul 18, 2023
    Good command of the medical issues and puts the patient at ease.
    Jul 14, 2023
    Dr Gurrola is the best of the best. Competent, caring, confident-which instills confidence in me that I can manage my postoperative course with his guidance.
    Jun 30, 2023
    Care provider can come off a bit condescending referring me as "my friend".. Just call me by my first name or Mr (last name)
    Jun 02, 2023
    Dr Gurrola is superb. Kind, caring, clinically skilled.
    Jun 01, 2023
    They would have to live in San Francisco.
    May 31, 2023
    Dr Gurrolo was the best.very caring, listened intently & made sure I expressed my concerns
    May 20, 2023
    Dr Gurrola is the kindest, most patient, and in-depth physician that I work with. His professionalism is outstanding. He explains things, but not in a pedantic way, and it is the most attentive to my concerns and needs of any doctor with whom I have worked.
    May 12, 2023
    All great. I might not need to go back but I would highly recommend this practice.
    Apr 26, 2023
    I had a great experience, I was informed what steps were needed for my condition.
    Apr 23, 2023
    I was concerned and disappointed my doctor had not read my medical records that were sent by my previous doctor. He said something about the records not being uploaded even though they were sent months ago. I feel it's important to know my health history and treatments I've had in order to move forward. I was very surprised and disappointed my records were not available and hadn't been reviewed.
    Apr 21, 2023
    The best in all categories. Listening, addressing and providing information for every question I asked. I was given the most valuable gift of time and expertise as the conditions, options, and details of treatments were explained. The instructions were provided in a professional, friendly and respectful manner. Supported by a print out of at home treatment and future appointment details. With the internet source for the UCSF Smell Therapy Kit I was able to order it today and feel well prepared. The care is stellar and I would recommend you to everyone.
    Mar 08, 2023
    Providers were quick to recommend invasive treatment without quite enough scaffolding, given the broader norms of elective surgery. It would have been easier to hear something like "for this condition, it happens that there is a low-risk, highly effective surgical option, in contrast to the many other elective surgeries for which we advise lots of caution and waiting until the condition gets worse". I also had to push them to learn about the likely path of recovery. But they were very clear about the approach and its likely long-term effects.

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