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Zara Patel, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Stanford, CA

ZaraMarzbanPatelMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Stanford, CA

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Director of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Professor, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Phone+1 650-723-4000
    Fax+1 650-725-8502

Summary

  • Dr. Zara Patel is an endoscopic sinus and skull base surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care. She received her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. She specializes in rhinology & paranasal sinus disease and is experienced in endoscopy, sinusitis, polyps, sinus and nasal tumors, skull base surgery, CSF leak repair, and more.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount SinaiResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2006 - 2010
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2013
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Olfactory Loss of Function as a Possible Symptom of COVID-19  
    Zara Patel, MD, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
  • Trans-Oral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long-Term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review  
    Yi-Ren Chen, Carol H Yan, Zara M Patel, Atman M Desai, World Neurosurgery

Press Mentions

  • Loss of Smell Tied to over 100 Serious Medical Conditions
    Loss of Smell Tied to over 100 Serious Medical ConditionsNovember 11th, 2024
  • Experimental Treatment Aims to Treat Long COVID-19 Smell Disorders
    Experimental Treatment Aims to Treat Long COVID-19 Smell DisordersApril 3rd, 2023
  • People with Long Covid Smell Disorders or Loss of Taste May Get Relief with an Experimental Treatment
    People with Long Covid Smell Disorders or Loss of Taste May Get Relief with an Experimental TreatmentMarch 31st, 2023
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Committees

  • Member, Guideline Development Panel, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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