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Specialty:
Otolaryngology / Head and Neck
Department Affiliation:
Head and Neck Surgery
Hospital Affiliation:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
State License:
A75058
Phone:
310-794-7075
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About Me

Academic and Medical Staff Appointments

  • Professor and Chair, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA
  • Thomas C. Calcaterra, M.D., Chair in Head and Neck Surgery
  • Co-Director of the UCLA Head and Neck Cancer Program

Post-doctoral Research: Division of Oral Biology and Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine 2005

Professional Memberships:

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • American Head & Neck Society
  • Triological Society
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • STOP Cancer Foundation
  • Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute

A highly renowned surgeon, scientist and educator, Dr. St. John is Professor and Chair of Department of Head and Neck Surgery. She also holds the Thomas C. Calcaterra, M.D., Chair in Head and Neck Surgery and is Co-Director of the UCLA Head and Neck Cancer Program. Dr. St. John's laboratory studies the mechanisms of tumor progression and metastasis in head and neck cancer and seeks to identify and study novel genes and pathways for future targeted therapies, while actively incorporating the results of their laboratory-based research into the development of novel therapeutics. Her extramurally-funded research portfolio includes multiple NIH grants bridging basic science with clinical research and service. Dr. St. John is an outstanding educator who has provided mentorship to numerous trainees, and serves as a member of several prestigious organizations including the Executive Council of the American Head and Neck Society, Nominating Committee of the Triological Society, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, and the American College of Surgeons Board of Governors Advisory Council. She also is a senior examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology and a reviewer for the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery CORE grants, and NIH/NIDCR, NCI and NIBIB study sections. She has been the recipient of multiple awards for teaching and research.

Dr. St. John received her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Yale University. She completed residency and postdoctoral training at UCLA and served previously as Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Dr. St. John's clinical expertise is in intraoperative tumor margin delineation in the resection and treatment of head and neck cancers to allow for precision surgery. Her laboratory research is translational with a focus on improving therapies and outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer. Her efforts have helped in the development of strong interdepartmental research program in Head & Neck Surgery and Bioengineering. This work has led to clinical trials and patent applications, and has been consistently funded by the NIH, charitable foundations, and industry.

In addition to maintaining a busy surgical practice, Dr. St. John is active in clinical research and is closely involved in training young physician-scientists. She is a prolific author in head and neck medicine and a sought-after lecturer both nationally and internationally. She has served on numerous editorial boards of several international journals, including Cancer, Clinical Cancer Research, and Head & Neck. Dr. St. John has consistently been named one of America' s Top Doctors by the Castle Connolly Guide. Her clinical interests include:

Comprehensive expertise:

  • Robotic surgery of the head and neck
  • Cancer of oral cavity, throat, oropharynx, tongue, tonsil, larynx, palate
  • Neck masses (congenital, cancer)
  • Complex skull base cancer surgery
  • Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
  • Cutaneous skin malignancy (melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma)
  • Lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel node biopsy
  • Parotid and salivary gland neoplasm surgery
  • Surgery of the oral cavity and larynx including minimally invasive approach

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Service

Patient Appointments: 310-794-7075

Academic Office: 310-206-3631

Patient Stories

My journey that led me to Dr. St. John and the UCLA Head & Neck Center
Outrunning Cancer
Climbing Mountains
Thanks from Afar
Above and beyond in every way 
Lump on the neck
A New Hope
UCLA Head and Neck Cancer Program – Sharon’s Story

Links
uclahealth.org/head-neck-surgery
uclahealth.org/robotic-surgery
Primary Office
Head & Neck Surgery
200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 550
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Phone
310-794-7075
Fax
310-206-1393
Medical Board Certifications
Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, 2006
Residency
Otolaryngology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2001-2005
Internship
Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 1999-2001
Degree
Yale University School of Medicine, MD, PhD, 1999
Interests
  • Airway Disorders
  • HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer
  • HPV Throat Cancer
  • Hypopharyngeal Cancer
  • Laryngeal Cancer

    Laryngeal Cancer: Introduction

    Laryngeal cancer occurs when normal cells change and grow uncontrollably. These cells form a cancerous tumor in the larynx or voice box, which is located in your neck.
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  • Oncology

    Cancer Overview

    Cancer cells don't function properly, and they can spread to many areas of the body. Tumors are clusters of cells that are capable of growing and dividing uncontrollably; their growth is not regulated.
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  • Oral Cancer

    Oral Cancer: Introduction

    Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. A doctor or dentist often finds oral cancer in its early stages because the mouth can be easily examined.
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  • Oropharyngeal Cancer
  • Parathyroid Cancer
  • Parathyroid Tumor (Benign)
  • Parotid Gland Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Salivary Gland disorders ( stones, malignancies and benign lesions)

    Parotid Duct Obstruction

    In parotid duct obstruction, part of your parotid duct becomes blocked. As a result, saliva can't flow normally from your parotid gland into your mouth.
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  • Sinonasal Tumors

    Paranasal Sinus Tumors

    A paranasal sinus tumor is a cancer that has grown inside your sinuses, the open spaces behind your nose. This tumor can begin in the cells of the membranes, bones, or nerves that line the area. The sooner you get a diagnosis and start treatment, the better your chances of beating the cancer are likely to be.
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  • Skin Cancer

    Melanoma: Introduction

    Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer. It starts in skin cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes are what give skin its color. There are 3 main types of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are more common. Melanoma is a much less common, but melanoma is more likely to spread to other parts of the body. 
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  • Skin Lesion Eyelid
  • Skin Lesion Lip
  • Skin Lesion Nose

    Kaposi Sarcoma: Introduction

    In Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cancer develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. KS is linked to infection with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), also known as the Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV). This virus can cause certain types of cells to grow out of control, which might lead to cancer. 
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  • Snoring & Sleep Apnea Surgery

    Sleep Apnea

    Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders.
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  • Thyroid Cancer

    Thyroid Cancer: Introduction

    Thyroid cancer starts in the gland called the thyroid. It occurs when cells in the thyroid gland grow out of control.
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  • Thyroid Tumor (Benign)
  • Transoral-laser Microsurgery
Research Interests
Dr. St. John's research encompasses several areas of translational investigation in head & neck cancer. Dr. St. John's laboratory is interested in understanding the mechanisms of tumor progression and metastasis in head and neck cancer. She and her colleagues are investigating COX-2-dependent gene and protein expression and determining how these modify tumor invasion, angiogenesis, immunity and apoptosis in head & neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Novel genes and pathways for future targeted therapies are also being identified and studied. Dr. St. John’s lab is also involved in actively incorporating the results of their laboratory-based research into the development of novel therapies for HNSCC patients.
Publications
Link to my PubMed publications >
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Thanks from Afar!

Above and beyond in every way

Excellent Caring Doctors

Caring, Competence and Teamwork produced Good Results

Awards
  • Thomas C. Calcaterra, MD, Chair in Head and Neck Surgery (2019) 
  • Top Doctor 2019, Castle Connolly (2019) 
  • Los Angeles Magazine Super Doctor, Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery
  • Exceptional Women in Medicine, Castle Connolly (2018) 
  • Samuel and Della Pearlman Chair, in Head and Neck Surgery (2015-2018)
  • UCLA Health Exceptional Physician Award (2015) 
  • Most Outstanding Head & Neck Surgery Faculty Award, (2007, 2009, 2011) 
  • UCLA Health System Humanism Award (2011-2012) 
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Program Advisory Committee 
  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Task Force 
  • EAO Young Leadership Award
  • Fanconi Anemia Award for the best research paper at the AHNS International Conference
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