Uchechukwu C. Megwalu MD MPH

Professor and Chief, Division of Comprehensive Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

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Stanford University School of Medic801 Welch RdStanford, CA 94305

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Education & Training

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2007 - 2011
WashU MedicineClass of 2006

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2015 - 2028
NY State Medical License 2010 - 2016
PA State Medical License 2011 - 2012
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Royal Collage of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaOtolaryngology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Is the Risk of Clinically Significant Hemorrhage Following Tonsillectomy Greater in Adults Than Children?
Tristan Tham, Uchechukwu C Megwalu
The Laryngoscope. 2026-08-01
Quantifying the Mediation Effect of Disease Stage on Racial Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer Survival.
Uchechukwu C Megwalu, Yifei Ma
Cancer Investigation. 2026-06-07
Head and Neck Cancer Stage at Diagnosis and Survival Outcomes Among South Asian Patients.
Jeffrey D Huynh, Akash S Halagur, Srinidhi Polkampally, Peter K Moon, Yifei Ma
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2026-06-01

Journal Articles

Regionalization of Head and Neck Cancer Surgery May Fragment Care and Impact Overall Survival
Michelle M Chen, Vasu Divi, Jazmine Liew, Davud Sirjani, Uchechukwu C Megwalu, The Laryngoscope