UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery
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A leader in the field of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery known for outstanding patient care, innovative research & excellence in medical education.
New on our blog: Dr. Steven Pletcher has been named the Roger Boles, MD Chair in Otolaryngology Education, succeeding Dr. Anna Meyer. Read the full post to learn about the chair's history and Dr. Pletcher's path to this appointment: ohns.ucsf.edu/news/steven-...
Tune in tomorrow ➡️ Dr. Andrew Murr will join Doctor Radio on SiriusXM channel 110, Wednesday, September 2, from 9 to 10 AM PT.
Congratulations to Dr. Charles Limb, recipient of the 2026–2027 UCSF Faculty Research Lecture Award in Clinical Science! 🎉 This prestigious award recognizes outstanding scientific achievement over an entire career and is among the UCSF Academic Senate’s highest honors.
🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. David Schoppy back to UCSF Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery! A head and neck oncologic surgeon with expertise in microvascular reconstruction and endocrine surgery, Dr. Schoppy joins us after seven years of practice in Honolulu. tiny.ucsf.edu/561i5d
Big day for University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery! 🩺✨! Our newest fellowship program welcomed candidates for our first in-person fellowship interviews. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re excited for the future of our program!
Thank you to everyone who joined our first WISE 2.0 session! 💜 We had a great discussion around shared goals, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. 📅 Mark your calendars for October 15 for our next session, featuring a national expert on negotiation skills.
The UCSF Children’s Communication Center had an incredible FY26! From screening 5,167 preschoolers and caring for nearly 2,000 children to performing 226 surgeries and advancing 4 clinical trials, the CCC continues to make a difference. 💙
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Pletcher on his appointment as the Roger Boles, MD Chair in Otolaryngology Education! 🎉 A leader in rhinology, surgical innovation, and medical education, Dr. Pletcher continues to advance the field through research, education, and leadership. 👏
A great day at the ballpark! University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology residents and our Education Team stepped away from the clinic for a fun day together at Oracle Park cheering on the San Francisco Giants! 🧡🖤 A little team bonding, a lot of baseball, and plenty of good memories.
Save the date for the UCSF Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update, taking place February 13 to 16, 2027, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Learn more and register here: ucsf.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...
UCSF Health has been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll, with UCSF Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery earning a High Performing rating. Congratulations to our faculty, trainees, nurses, and staff for their dedication to outstanding patient care
Dr. Jennifer Grandis is featured in The Scientist for her decades of research on gender discrimination in academic medicine, highlighting persistent disparities faced by women in otolaryngology. Read the full article: www.the-scientist.com/gender-discr...
Gender Discrimination Flushes Women Out of the Medicine Pipeline | The Scientist
Physician scientist Jennifer Grandis details the challenges women face in medical research in her new book Harsh Medicine, calling for reform in academic medicine.
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Join us October 9–10 for @UCSF Audiology Update XVI at the Marriott Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Learn the latest in hearing and balance care, and book by September 15 for discounted hotel rates. Register today: ucsf.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Jiam on being invited to speak at the 61st Annual @ANS meeting during #AAOHNSF2026! She'll present on "Innovation in Otolaryngology: AI for Patient Access and Referral Intelligence," highlighting AI solutions to improve specialty care. #ANS2026
💫 UCSF Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery had a strong presence at the AHNS 2026 International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer! From our Head and Neck reunion dinner to faculty presentations and resident research, it was a great week of learning, collaboration, and connection. ✨
Maine meet-up! Dr. Jolie Chang enjoyed dinner with Dr. Kevin Burke and Dr. Fred Roediger. Always great to reconnect with the UCSF OHNS family.
Our chief residents shared their advice for the incoming chief resident class this year, drawn from their own time in the role. Check out what advice they shared: ohns.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-oh...
"The most common disease you've never heard of." That's how UCSF OHNS's Dr. Jeffrey Sharon describes vestibular migraine in The New York Times. His research found nearly 3% of Americans have the condition, yet only 1 in 10 are correctly diagnosed. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/w...
Extreme Dizziness but No Headache? It Could Be a Vestibular Migraine.
One expert calls it “the most common disease you’ve never heard of.”
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Our End-of-Year Graduation Dinner celebrated a year of hard work, teamwork, and achievement. Congratulations to this year's award recipients, and enjoy a look back at some of our favorite moments from the evening!
Graduation is one of our favorite days at UCSF OHNS, celebrating years of hard work, growth, and dedication. Congratulations to our newest graduates! Thank you for everything you've given to this department—we can't wait to see what's next. 🎓
Every year, our outgoing chief residents reflect on the lessons, mentors, and moments that shaped their residency. Congratulations to Alyssa Civantos, Taylor Standiford Erickson, Edgar Ochoa, Evan Patel, and Ana Marija Sola on this incredible milestone! 🎉 ohns.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-oh...
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Kim, who has received a CORE Grant for his proposal exploring the relationship between sleep quality and next-day dizziness in vestibular migraine patients. This kind of research has the potential to improve how we understand vestibular migraine.
It’s July 1! Happy (medical) New Year from UCSF OHNS!🎆 We kicked off with residency orientation this morning, led by Chair and former Program Director Dr. Andy Murr and current PD Dr. Steve Pletcher. Here’s to new roles, new responsibilities, and a year of continued growth✨
Congratulations to two members of our UCSF OHNS team who were honored at the recent ZSFG medical staff meeting. Connie Zhou, MD, received the Krevans Award for outstanding intern, and Shauna Brodie, NP, MSN, received the ZSFG Exceptional Advanced Practice Provider Award. 👋
Every chief resident deserves a proper send-off, and ours got just that. The Chief Roast was a night full of laughs, well-deserved recognition, and a whole lot of love for the residents who led our program this year. Congratulations to our chiefs. We are so proud of you!
A new ACGME-approved Neurotology Fellowship. Robotic cochlear implant surgery. A groundbreaking wearables study on Meniere’s disease. Plus, a Chen Scholars Award for Dr. Nicole Jiam, new faculty-authored books, and five new residents. Read now: ohns.ucsf.edu/about/news/h...
Congratulations to Dr. Tokunbo Ayeni on being named a John A. Watson Faculty Scholar, one of UCSF School of Medicine’s highest honors. The award will support his work to advance education, research, and care for patients with head and neck trauma. ➡️ tiny.ucsf.edu/wdpJdy
Welcome Bradley F. Marple, our 2026 Sooy Lecturer. He’ll explore the evolution of CRS, the rise of precision medicine and biologics, and how board certification is adapting to modern practice. Join us! ohns.ucsf.edu/events/franc...
