Harold W. Korol MD

Neurotology

Physician

1303 Dana AvePalo Alto, CA 94301
Phone+1 650-380-0398

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Summary

Harold Korol, MD, is an Otolaryngologist specializing in Neurotology based in Palo Alto, CA. He completed his medical education at Howard University College of Medicine and a transitional year internship at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. His residency in Otolaryngology was completed at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, with additional training in Surgery and Pathology at Zucker School of Medicine. Dr. Korol served as Chief at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center for nearly four decades until 2016. His expertise includes skull base surgery, and he has published several articles, which have been frequently cited. Dr. Korol has been recognized with a Fellow award from the American College of Surgeons and received certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for Meaningful Use Stage 1.

Education & Training

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1966 - 1969
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1966 - 1966
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Surgery, 1965 - 1965
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Sinai-Grace)Internship, Transitional Year, 1961 - 1962
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 1961

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1973 - Present
CA State Medical License 1970 - 2028
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

6 citations
Modern acoustic reflectometry: accuracy in diagnosing otitis media with effusion.
Michael J. Babb, Raymond L. Hilsinger, Harold W. Korol, Robert D. Wilcox
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2004-09-01
21 citations
Spontaneous meningoencephalic herniation of the temporal bone: case series with recommended treatment.
John K Mayeno, Harold W. Korol, Stephen L. Nutik
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2004-04-01
19 citations
Benign osteoblastoma of the temporal bone: case report and literature review.
Salil V. Doshi, Timothy D. Frantz, Harold W. Korol
American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2001-05-01