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Peter Belafsky, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Sacramento, CA, UC Davis Medical Center

PeterCharlesBelafskyMDMPH, PhD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Sacramento, CA

Professor, Otolaryngology, UC, Davis School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996 - 2000
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2000 - 2003
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1996 - 2002
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Acute Inflammatory Response to Contrast Agent Aspiration and Its Mechanisms in the Rat Lung  
    Peter Belafsky, MD, The Laryngoscope
  • The Prevalence of Cricopharyngeal Webs in Elderly Cadavers  
    Omid B Mehdizadeh, Peter Wickwire, Mena Said, Peter C Belafsky, The Laryngoscope
  • Decreased Intramuscular Calcium Hydroxyapatite Implant Resorption in a Murine Model of Osteoporosis  
    Daniel J Cates, Peter C Belafsky, The Laryngoscope

Press Mentions

  • Stem Cells Could Be ‘Revolutionary Treatment’ for Swallowing Problems After Cancer Therapy
    Stem Cells Could Be ‘Revolutionary Treatment’ for Swallowing Problems After Cancer TherapyMay 28th, 2023
  • $11 Million Investment in Cell Therapy to Help Throat Cancer Patients Heal
    $11 Million Investment in Cell Therapy to Help Throat Cancer Patients HealMay 27th, 2022
  • A Network of Healthy Connections
    A Network of Healthy ConnectionsJuly 15th, 2021
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