UCLA Head & Neck Surgery

Ranked #1 Head and Neck Surgery Department in the Nation

UCLA Head and Neck Surgery

The UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery is committed to maintaining excellence in patient care, offering top-caliber academic training, and advancing research in the field.

The U.S. News and World report has consistently ranked UCLA Health among the country's best in Ear, Nose, and Throat inpatient care among more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide.

Find Your Care

Our head and neck surgeons consistently rank among the best in the nation. To find out more about our surgery services, call 310-206-6688.

Our Expert Team

Our experienced physicians and research scientists, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology, are at the forefront of knowledge in Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology.

Map & Directions

The UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery has multiple office locations. For specific directions and parking information, please visit our Contact Us page.
 

Your Gift Counts

Your gift helps ensure that we can continue as a leader in the study and care of common and complex ear, nose, and throat disorders. We are most grateful for your generosity.
 

Doctor looking at his little patient while examining her with stethoscope.

Clinical Services

Here at the UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery, a wide range of consultative and therapeutic services is provided for adult and pediatric patients. Our staff is available to assist you in selecting a specialist and discussing a referral.

Research

Research faculty in the UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery are united in their mission to advance medical knowledge in basic and clinical science of the head and neck including speech, voice, and hearing functions. New research findings continuously provide insight to head and neck conditions and regularly result in improved prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for patients.

A researcher using a microscope to analyze a sample
Medical doctors using tablet pc in hospital

Academic Programs

The Department of Head and Neck Surgery academic programs consist of a nationally recognized residency program, medical school education, prestigious fellowships, and ongoing continuing medical education. A critical success factor in these academic efforts is the high level of clinical expertise demonstrated by all faculty, which attracts outstanding applicants.

NEW Medical Student Mentored Research Pathway: NOW OPEN!

Patient Stories

The UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery is committed to maintaining excellence in patient care. We take great pride in being able to share a few of our patients' stories with you.

Paul Stevie Hendrix

Head & Neck Surgery News

Maie St. John MD, PhD

UCLA Health oncologist explains throat cancer and how to prevent it

Dr. Akira Ishiyama

Lindsay-Fernandez Otology Research Lectureship Award

Dr. Marco Giovannini

Children's Tumor Foundation's Friedrich von Recklinghausean Award

Quinton Gopen

Serge & Yvette Dadone Clinical Teaching Award in Honor of Saleh Salehmoghaddam, M.D.

Appointments

Consultative and therapeutic services are provided for adult and pediatric patients with conditions pertaining to voice, swallowing, and airway disorders, hearing and balance disorders, nasal and sinus disorders, head and neck surgical oncology, and microvascular and reconstructive surgery. Our staff is available to assist you in selecting a specialist and discussing a referral.

Department of Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA Health

View all the clinical services at UCLA Health Head and Neck Surgery

Get in Touch

To find out more about our surgery services, call 310-206-6688.