Evan Walgama MD

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Assistant Professor Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

8631 W 3rd St # 915ELos Angeles, CA 90048
Phone+1 310-423-1220
Fax+1 310-423-1230

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Summary

I am a board certified Otolaryngologist with fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Skull Base Surgery.

Education & Training

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2015 - 2016
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010 - 2015
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2010
The University of Texas at AustinBA, Philosophy, With Honors, 2002 - 2005

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2015 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2013 - 2025
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Thyroid Cancer Modified Anxiety Scale (TC-MAX): Development and External Validation of a Thyroid Cancer Distress Instrument.
Amanda J Bastien, Sungjin Kim, Cynthia Zalt, Iris Cong, Jewel Ng
Thyroid. 2026-10-01
Management trends and mortality risk of oral cavity severe dysplasia/carcinoma in situ.
Serena M Ho, Daniel Manzoor, Evan S Walgama, Joel B Epstein, Zachary S Zumsteg
Oral Oncology. 2026-10-01
Factor V Leiden in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Institutional Experience and Protocol.
Adwight Risbud, Alexander Fish, Kevin S Scher, Justin T Moyers, Zachary S Zumsteg
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2026-07-23

Journal Articles

Survey of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Practice Patterns Among Otolaryngologists
Jonathan Y Ting, Evan S Walgama, Elisa A Illing, Todd J Wannemuehler, Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Efficacy of endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis following primary radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Ayoub N, Walgama E, Thamboo A, Nayak JV, Hwang PH, International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 1/14/2017
Radioanatomic Study of the Greater Palatine Canal Relevant to Endoscopic Endonasal Surgical Landmarks
Ayoub N, Thamboo A, Hwang PH, Walgama ES, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/13/2017

Books/Book Chapters

Myers Operative Otolaryngology
Chapter: Endoscopic Sphenoidotomy
Evan S. Walgama and Jayakar V. NayakEdition 3rd,
Myers Operative Otolaryngology
Chapter: Anterior and Posterior Ethmoid Artery Ligation for Epistaxis
Andrew V. Thamboo, Evan S. Walgama and Jayakar V. NayakEdition 3rd,

Abstracts/Posters

Survey of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Practice Patterns Among Otolaryngologists.
Wannemuehler TJ, Rabbani CC, Burgeson JE, Illing EA, Walgama ES, Wu AW, Ting JY, American Rhinologic Society, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2017
The Horizon Sign And Frontal Bar As Two Consistent And Reliable Landmarks To Confirm Frontal Sinus Localization During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
Walgama ES, Thamboo A, Ayoub N, Patel ZM, Nayak J, American Rhinologic Society, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2016
Outcomes of endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis following primary radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Ayoub N, Walgama ES, Thamboo A, Nayak J, Hwang PH, American Rhinologic Society, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2016

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