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Andrew Vahabzadeh-Hagh, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), San Diego, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

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Otolaryngology (ENT) San Diego, CA

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Laryngology & Voice Disorders, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Associate Professor of Surgery

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Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Laryngeal Surgery, 2017 - 2018
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2012 - 2017
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2012
  • Arizona State University
    Arizona State UniversityBS, Bioengineering, Minor in Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 1st Place Presentation Award Paul H. Ward Society 29th Annual Scientific Session, 2017
  • Resident Research Award American Laryngological Association, 2016
  • Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Nominee Harvard University, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgery: A Case Based Clinical Review  
    Vahabzadeh-Hagh AM, Kuan EC, Nabili V, 1/1/2015
  • F1000Prime Recommendation of ‘Oyewumi, M et al Ultrasound to differentiate thyroglossal duct cysts and dermoid cysts in children  
    Vahabzadeh-Hagh, AM, Shapiro, N, Laryngoscope, 1/1/2015
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation  
    Vahabzadeh-Hagh AM., 1/1/2014
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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Israel Retractor Modification for Oropharyngeal Surgery on Patients of Larger Body Habitus
    Vahabzadeh-Hagh, AM, Ramirez, EA, The Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting, 1/1/2017
  • Chronic Asymptomatic Parotid Mass as a Unique Focal Manifestation of Immunoglobulin G4 Related Disease
    Vahabzadeh-Hagh, AM, Ramirez, EA, The Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting, 1/1/2017
  • Neuromuscular compensation mechanisms in vocal fold paralysis and paresis.
    Dewan K, Vahabzadeh-Hagh AM, Soofer D, Chhetri DK, Laryngoscope, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Failure of multiple imaging modalities to diagnose lymphatic malformation of the tongue 
    1/1/2017
  • Hirano’s Cover-Body Model and It’s Unique Laryngeal Postures Revisited 
    1/1/2017
  • Quantitative Evaluation of the vocal fold medial surface contour upon selective activation of intrinsic laryngeal muscles 
    1/1/2016
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Other

  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Rats 
    Vahabzadeh-Hagh, Andrew M, Harvard Medical School
    1/1/2012
  • Honors Thesis: Golgi Localization of Human Sialyltransferase in Plants 
    Vahabzadeh-Hagh, Andrew M., Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University
    1/1/2007
  • Senior Design Capstone Project: Automated Epileptic Seizure Control: Dynamic Drug Delivery 
    Harrington Dept. of Bioengineering, ASU
    1/1/2007

Press Mentions

  • Small Piece of Plastic Cuts Throat Damage from Trach Tubes
    Small Piece of Plastic Cuts Throat Damage from Trach TubesOctober 18th, 2023

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations