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• 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 usually 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)

  Parathyroid Tumor

  The parathyroid glands are 4 small, pea-sized glands located in your neck near the thyroid gland. A parathyroid tumor is a growth inside a parathyroid gland. Most parathyroid tumors are benign (noncancerous) adenomas. Parathyroid cancers are very rare.
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• 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

  Actinic Keratosis

  Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly patch or bump on the skin. It’s also known as a solar keratosis. Actinic keratoses are very common, and many people have them. They are caused by ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin.
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• 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)

  Parathyroid Tumor

  The parathyroid glands are 4 small, pea-sized glands located in your neck near the thyroid gland. A parathyroid tumor is a growth inside a parathyroid gland. Most parathyroid tumors are benign (noncancerous) adenomas. Parathyroid cancers are very rare.
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• Transoral-laser Microsurgery

Patient Stories

Thanks from Afar!

Above and beyond in every way

Excellent Caring Doctors

Caring, Competence and Teamwork produced Good Results

• 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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