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
As a new Bay Area resident and department member, I am enjoying getting to know my colleagues and exploring Oakland and the surrounding areas with my wife and baby son.
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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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Nancy Jiang, MD
Chief, Department of Head & Neck Surgery, Laryngology
Nancy Jiang, MD
Chief, Department of Head & Neck Surgery, Laryngology
Medical Education
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Residency
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
Curricular Interests
Voice and swallowing disorders, airway reconstruction, laryngeal cancer, in-office laryngeal surgery
How I Thrive
I love to travel and I love a good meal. I have two daughters and watching them grow up has been so much fun.
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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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Luke Schloegel, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Luke Schloegel, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
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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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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Adjunct Faculty
Walnut Creek | |||
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Faculty Name | Medical School | Residency | Fellowship |
Bryan Fong, MD | University of Southern California School of Medicine (Keck) | University of Southern California Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery (Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, USC University Medical Center, Childrens’ Hospital of Los Angeles) | Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction, University of Iowa |
Andrew Kleinberger, MD | NYU School of Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai | Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston Medical Center |
Betty Tsai, MD | Baylor College of Medicine | University of California, San Francisco | Neuro-otology, Vanderbilt University |
San Leandro | |||
Kathleyn Brandstetter, MD | The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Medical University of South Carolina | Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington |
Mi Jin Yoo, MD | Vanderbilt University | Albert Einstein- Montefiore Medical Center | Laryngology, University of Washington |
Frank Garritano, MD | Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA | Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery via the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY |
Gabe Tsao, MD | Stanford School of Medicine | Stanford, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery | Head and Neck Oncology, UCSF |
Scott Chiang, MD | UCLA School of Medicine | UCLA | Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine |
Brian Song, MD | Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL | Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA | Rhinology and Skullbase Surgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ |
Frank Lee, MD | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA | University of California Irvine, Orange, CA | |
Stephen H. Jo, MD | Tufts University | Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center | |
Alexander (Alec) Sevy, MD | Baylor College of Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine | Stanford School of Medicine |
San Rafael | |||
Sal Iaquinta, MD | University of Wisconsin – Madison | Kaiser Permanente, Oakland | |
Santa Clara | |||
Seth Pross, MD | University of Pennsylvania | University of California, San Francisco | Neuro-otology, Johns Hopkins University |
Christopher J Gouveia, MD | University of California, San Francisco | Northwestern University | Sleep Surgery, Stanford University |
Sacramento | |||
Brett Adams, MD | Creighton University | The University of Louisville | |
Levi Ledgerwood, MD | Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine | UC Davis | Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction, University of Kansas |
Jae Jun, MD | UCSF | UCSF | |
Anne Johnstone, MD | UCLA | UCLA | |
Rich McHugh, MD | USC Keck School of Medicine | Loma Linda University | Laryngology, Vanderbilt University |
Tom O’Toole, MD | The University of Toledo college of Medicine | Rush University Medical Center | The University of Kansas Medical Center (Head and Neck Oncology/Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery) |
Shannon Poti, MD | St. Louis University School of Medicine | UC Davis | University of Washington (Head and Neck Oncology/Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery) |
Saurabh Sharma,MD | Wayne State University School of Medicine | University of South Florida | University of Arizona (Rhinology/Skull base) |
Vallejo | |||
Jason Gilde, MD | University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine | Kaiser Oakland | Head and Neck Oncology, Loma Linda University |
Maxillofacial Surgery | |||
Heshaam M. Fallah, DDS | UCLA Dental School UCSF Medical School |
UCSF Medical Center | Dalhousie University |
Erica Shook, DDS | University of Michigan School of Dentistry | General Practice Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center Residency: Highland Hospital / University of Pacific |
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Oculoplastics Surgery | |||
Robert Peralta, MD | New York University School of Medicine | New York University School of Medicine/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology | Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Eye Institute Ophthalmic Pathology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health |