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Ryan Orosco, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), San Diego, CA, Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

RyanKennethOroscoMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • San Diego, CA

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Assistant Professor UC San Diego Department of Surgery Division of Otolaryngology

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Summary

  • Ryan Orosco, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors and complex reconstruction of the head and neck. He cares for patients with head and neck tumors, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and cancer of the face, scalp, nose, mouth, tongue, and throat. Dr. Orosco is skilled in advanced reconstruction techniques, including microvascular free flaps, the transplant of tissue to restore function and appearance. He employs minimally invasive techniques, such as transoral robotic surgery and transoral laser microsurgery, when appropriate.

    Dr. Orosco is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized care. He collaborates with specialists across a broad range of disciplines to ensure that patients receive the best possible outcome. Presently, Dr. Orosco is co-leading a translational research laboratory that is devoted to advancing the field of robotic surgery. His work in the UC San Diego Contextual Robotics Institute focuses on melding engineering and medicine. Dr. Orosco’s research has been featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications, including Oral Oncology, Laryngoscope, Thyroid, Nature Genetics, and JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has authored book chapters on topics such as robotic surgery of the head and neck and surgical techniques in otolaryngology. He serves as ad-hoc reviewer for several journals, including Head & Neck, European Journal of Surgical Oncology, OncoTargets and Therapy, and PLOS ONE.

    Dr. Orosco completed fellowship training in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstruction at Stanford University School of Medicine following residency training in otolaryngology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is board certified in otolaryngology.

    Dr. Orosco is a member of several professional medical organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and N

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2016 - 2017
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010 - 2016
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Dawn of Robotic Surgery in Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery  
    Ryan K Orosco, F Christopher Holsinger, Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology

Press Mentions

  • Big Hopes for Microsurgical Robots
    Big Hopes for Microsurgical RobotsSeptember 15th, 2021
  • Women with Oral HPV Also Usually Have Vaginal HPV
    Women with Oral HPV Also Usually Have Vaginal HPVMarch 24th, 2016
  • Dual and Concordant Vaginal and Oral HPV Infections in Women
    Dual and Concordant Vaginal and Oral HPV Infections in WomenMarch 24th, 2016
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Dr. Ryan Orosco, Dr. Ryan Orosco, MD, Dr. R Orosco, Dr. Ryan Kenneth Orosco