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Patrick Ha, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-7528
Portrait of Patrick Ha
Portrait of Patrick Ha
ucsf logo

Patrick Ha, MD

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-7528

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About me

Dr. Patrick Ha is chief of the UCSF Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. His expertise in patient care covers the full scope of head and neck surgery, with a focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery as well as endoscopic approaches to throat cancer surgery.

Ha's research is currently focused on molecular changes that occur in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland.

Ha received an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. He obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, graduating with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed his residency training and a postdoctoral fellowship at the otolaryngology department of Johns Hopkins, along with advanced fellowship training in head and neck oncologic surgery.

Ha serves on the editorial board of several medical journals, including Oral Oncology. He is the Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs Distinguished Professor in Head and Neck Cancer.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

Fellowship

  • Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins Univ Neurology Residency Program

Residency

  • Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins Univ Neurology Residency Program

Internship

  • General Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - GME

Degree

  • MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    389 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 29, 2026

      Dr. Ha is the BEST! He listens attentively, asks questions and provides you with a direct and concise opinion. Dr. Ha is generous with his time and does not make you feel rushed. Simply put, Dr. Ha is exceptional doctor!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 26, 2026

      If I could give a higher than 5 rating, I would. Dr. Ha and his staff are fantastic.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 26, 2026

      All people that I encountered from receptionist at desk, nurses, assistants, dr's were receptive and accommodating to whatever need I had. A++++ for all

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 19, 2026

      Dr. Ha is a terrific physician. He listens, responds and suggests options when necessary.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 13, 2026

      Dr Ha consistently conducts himself professionally. He is thorough and informative in a compassionate manner. He is very personable and kind.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 5, 2026

      Dr. Ha is the best attentive, genuine, smart, supportive and always professional. They don't make them better than him.


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