Marco Antonio Ayala MD
Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery
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2390 Faraday AveCarlsbad, CA 92008
Phone+1 757-953-2790
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Summary
- Dr. Marco Ayala, based in Portsmouth, VA, is a specialist in Otolaryngology with subspecialties in Head & Neck Microvascular and Oncologic Surgery. He completed his medical education at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and furthered his training with a residency at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego and a fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Ayala is experienced in areas such as skull base surgery, endocrine surgery, and head and neck oncology. His research has been published in several reputable journals and has received various citations. He is recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of MedicineFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2015 - 2016
Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2010- Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Internship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2004 - 2026
KS State Medical License 2015 - 2017
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Motion Exposure, Cognitive Impairment, and Risk Factors for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome.Charlotte K Hughes, Jae J Kim, Hudson Liu, Marco A Ayala, Randy E Ashman
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2026-03-03 - 10 citationsPrediction of Thyroid Hormone Replacement Following Thyroid Lobectomy: A Long-term Retrospective Study.Charles Meyer, Danielle Anderson, Zhiqiao Dong, Jeanelle B. Riddick, Marilisa G. Elrod
OTO Open. 2021-02-16 - 6 citationsOutcomes after free tissue transfer for composite oral cavity resections involving skin.Sameer Alvi, Chelsea S. Hamill, Jason P. Lepse, Marco A. Ayala, Douglas A. Girod
Head & Neck. 2018-05-01
Press Mentions
- Prediction of Thyroid Hormone Replacement Following Thyroid Lobectomy: A Long-Term Retrospective StudyFebruary 16th, 2021
- Prediction of Thyroid Hormone Replacement Following Thyroid Lobectomy: A Long-Term Retrospective StudyFebruary 16th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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