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1 Park StreetYale New Haven Children's HospitalNew Haven, CT 06511
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Summary
- Dr. Zafar Sayed is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) based in New Haven, CT with a subspeciality in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. He completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and pursued further education with a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Yale University. Dr. Sayed has published several cited research articles and given significant contributions to his field, particularly in Head and Neck cancer research. He is a recognized Fellow by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Education & Training
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterHead and Neck Surgical Oncology, 2016 - 2017
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2011 - 2016
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2026 - 2028
CT State Medical License 2023 - 2026
NE State Medical License 2017 - 2024
NY State Medical License 2016 - 2017
IL State Medical License 2014 - 2016
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Biomarkers Associated With Extranodal Extension (ENE) in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC): A Systematic Review.Lauren C Williams, Naishaliz Lorenzo, Alexander Ladenheim, Saral Mehra, Benjamin L Judson
Head & Neck. 2026-03-26 - Perifacial Lymph Node Metastasis After Treatment of Oropharyngeal Primary Malignancy: A Case Report.Bailey Hassman, Maranda Thompson, Zafar Sayed
Cureus. 2022-11-01 - 19 citationsPositive margins matter regardless of subsequent resection findings.Brendan Coutu, Evan Ryan, Dallin Christensen, Elliot Lawrence, Elizabeth Bradford Bell
Oral Oncology. 2022-05-01
Press Mentions
Friday Faculty Focus: Zafar SayedSeptember 8th, 2017
New Faculty Spotlight: Zafar Sayed, M.D.August 15th, 2017
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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