Benjamin Malkin, MD
Program Director; General Otolaryngology
Benjamin Malkin, MD
Program Director; General Otolaryngology
Medical Education
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Residency
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Curricular Interests
General otolaryngology, patient safety, quality improvement, otolaryngology education
How I Thrive
I enjoy exploring Oakland the surrounding areas with my wife and two children.
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Luke Schloegel, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology; Chief, Department of Head and Neck Surgery
Luke Schloegel, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology; Chief, Department of Head and Neck Surgery
Medical Education
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Oakland, CA
Fellowship
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
Curricular Interests
Airway, Otology, Pediatric Neck masses
How I Thrive
Working with great colleagues to provide the best possible care to our patients.
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Kevin Wang, MD
Associate Program Director; Head & Neck Oncology
Kevin Wang, MD
Associate Program Director; Head & Neck Oncology
Medical Education
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Residency
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
Curricular Interests
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Endocrine Surgery, Transoral Laser Microsurgery, H&N Cancer Diagnosis, Ultrasound, Quality Improvement
How I Thrive
Traveling, Cooking, Exploring the Bay Area with my wife and two sons
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Jonathan Liang, MD, MPH, FACS, FARS
Assistant Program Director; Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Jonathan Liang, MD, MPH, FACS, FARS
Assistant Program Director; Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Graduate Education
University of California Berkeley, School of Public Health
Medical Education
University of Pennsylvania
Residency
University of California Davis, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Fellowship
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Curricular Interests
Chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps, Complex and revision endoscopic sinus surgery, Frontal sinus pathology and surgery, Endoscopic tear duct surgery (dacryocystorhinostomy), Endoscopic orbital decompression for Graves’ disease, Sinonasal cerebrospinal fluid leaks, Sinonasal and anterior skull base tumors
How I Thrive
My interests and hobbies include cooking and dining out, skiing, dogs, reality tv, film festivals, and travelling to see the wonders of the world.
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Noriko Yoshikawa, MD
Assistant Program Director; Otology & Neurotology
Noriko Yoshikawa, MD
Assistant Program Director; Otology & Neurotology
Medical Education
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY
Internship
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
Residency
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Curricular Interests
Cochlear implants, chronic ear disease, and lateral skull base
How I Thrive
I love to hiking in the Oakland hills with my spouse, 3 children and our dog, shopping at our neighborhood farmer’s market, meditating, snowboarding, and salsa dancing.
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Deepak Gurushanthaiah, MD, FACS
Head & Neck Oncology, Microvascular Reconstruction
Deepak Gurushanthaiah, MD, FACS
Head & Neck Oncology, Microvascular Reconstruction
Medical Education
Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Fellowship
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL
Curricular Interests
Endocrine surgery, head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction
How I Thrive
I thrive by always trying to do my best. I spend my time eating good food, riding a bicycle wherever I can, and spending time with my family.
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Seo Moon, MD
Head & Neck Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction
Seo Moon, MD
Head & Neck Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction
Medical Education
University at Buffalo, School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
Residency
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL
Fellowship
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL
Curricular Interests
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction, Endocrine Surgery
How I Thrive
Spending time with my family and traveling to different parts of the world.
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Alexander Rivero, MD
Site Director, HNS Undergraduate Medical Education; General Otolaryngology
Alexander Rivero, MD
Site Director, HNS Undergraduate Medical Education; General Otolaryngology
Medical Education
George Washington University School of Medicine
Residency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Oakland, CA
Curricular Interests
I am a general Otolaryngologist with an interest in functional endoscopic otologic surgery (FEOS), chronic ear disease, cochlear implants, salivary gland disease and sialoendoscopy, endoscopic sinus surgery, endocrine surgery as well as Otolaryngology education.
How I Thrive
I enjoy traveling the world with my wife, cooking and dining out as well as enjoying the great outdoors in California.
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Charles Shih, MD
Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
Charles Shih, MD
Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
Medical Education
University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Residency
Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship
UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Curricular Interests
I am fellowship trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, sub-specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck. My curricular and clinical interests include: transgender facial feminization surgery, ear/microtia reconstruction, rhinoplasty, cleft lip/palate, and facial cosmetic surgery.
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Daniel Sukato, MD
Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
Daniel Sukato, MD
Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Curricular Interests
Cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts, brow lifts, blepharoplasties, botox/fillers, facial reanimation, facial trauma, and microvascular reconstruction.
How I Thrive
As a new Bay Area resident, I have enjoyed exploring and hiking the beautiful surrounding areas with my wife and dog. We are also avid snowboarders and can’t wait to experience the winter activities here.
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Shane Zim, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Shane Zim, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Medical Education
University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
Residency
Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship
State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY (Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery) University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
Curricular Interests
Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery, Cleft and Craniofacial disorders
How I Thrive
I enjoy hiking, camping, walking/running, traveling, and spending time with my family.
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Cassandra Puccinelli, MD
General Otolaryngology, Endocrine Surgery
Cassandra Puccinelli, MD
General Otolaryngology, Endocrine Surgery
Medical School
University of Nevada, Reno, NV
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Fellowship
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Curricular Interests
Thyroid and parathyroid disease, nodules and neoplasms; endocrine surgery; use of ultrasonography in head and neck surgery; salivary disease and neoplasms; medical education
How I Thrive
Experiencing the world with my daughter, cooking, gardening and being outdoors
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Cullen Taylor, MD
Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
Cullen Taylor, MD
Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
Fellowship
Texas Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery, San Antonio, TX
Curricular Interests
Facial cosmetic surgery including preservation rhinoplasty, deep plane face lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty, laser resurfacing and non-surgical rejuvenating techniques. I also have an interest in sleep surgery and offer a variety of surgical options to treat patients with OSA.
How I Thrive
I am new to the Bay Area and have enjoyed spending time exploring with my wife and dog. I enjoy trying new restaurants, cooking, playing music and traveling to new places.
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Melissa Zheng, MD
Laryngology
Melissa Zheng, MD
Laryngology
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
RESIDENCY
University of Southern California
FELLOWSHIP
University of Washington
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Voice, airway and swallowing disorders, laryngeal cancer, in-office laryngeal procedures.
HOW I THRIVE
I enjoy traveling, exploring local food spots, hiking Bay Area trails, and spending time with family, friends and my cat.
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Adjunct Faculty
| Greater Southern Alameda Area |
| Kathelyn Brandstetter (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Scott Chiang (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Frank Garritano (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Stephen Jo (Comprehensive Otolaryngology) Frank Lee (Comprehensive Otolaryngology) Alexander Sevy (Otology) Brian Song (Rhinology) Gabriel Tsao (Head and Neck Oncology) Nathalia Velasquez (Rhinology) |
| Oakland Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Rachel Chapa Heshaam Fallah Jason Middleton Sampeter Odera |
| Oakland Oculoplastic Surgery |
| Robert Peralta |
| Redwood City |
| Steve Liou (Comprehensive Otolaryngology) Tyler Macy (Otology) |
| San Francisco |
| Christopher Tang (Laryngology) |
| San Rafael |
| Stephanie Austin (Comprehensive Otolaryngology) Lucas Harless (Comprehensive Otolaryngology) Salvatore Iaquinta (Mohs Surgery) |
| Santa Clara |
| Christopher Gouveia (Sleep Surgery) Brian Hondorp (Head & Neck Oncology) Scott Hong (Head & Neck Oncology) Jonathan Lin (Comprehensive Otolaryngology) Caitlin Pacheco (Laryngology) Seth Pross (Otology) |
| South Sacramento/Sacramento |
| Brett Adams (Comprehensive Otolaryngology) Ben Balough (Otology) Levi Ledgerwood (Head & Neck Oncology) Richard McHugh (Laryngology) Thomas O’Toole (Head & Neck Oncology) Shannon Poti (Head & Neck Oncology) Saurabh Sharma (Rhinology) Yuk Yau (Comprehensive Otolaryngology) |
| Vallejo |
| Daniel Ballard (Otology) Jason Gilde (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Suraj Kedarisetty (Sleep Surgery) |
| Walnut Creek |
| Peter Debbaneh (Head & Neck Oncology) Bryan Fong (Head & Neck Oncology) Andrew Kleinberger (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Betty Tsai Do (Otology) |