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Akira Ishiyama, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Los Angeles, CA

AkiraIshiyamaMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Los Angeles, CA

Neurotology, Otolaryngic Allergy

Professor, Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen SOM

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  • Office

    UCLA Medical Center
    10833 LeConte Ave, 62-132 CHS
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-825-5179
    Fax+1 310-825-5179

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Neurotology, 1997
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1990 - 1996
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1996 - 1999
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Case Report Middle Ear Lipoma Mimicking a Congenital Cholesteatoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature  
    Floyd Buen, Akira Ishiyama, ScienceDirect
  • Supporting Cell Survival After Cochlear Implant Surgery  
    Michael Hoa, Akira Ishiyama, The Laryngoscope
  • Sudden Hearing Loss After Cialis (Tadalafil) Use: A Unique Case of Cochlear Hydrops  
    Akira Ishiyama, Jacob L Wester, Gail Ishiyama, Stellios Karnezis, The Laryngoscope

Press Mentions

  • 102-Year-Old WWII Veteran Receives Cochlear Implant
    102-Year-Old WWII Veteran Receives Cochlear ImplantAugust 30th, 2021
  • American Otological Society: 154th Annual Spring Meeting
    American Otological Society: 154th Annual Spring MeetingApril 23rd, 2021
  • AIM Fund Completes 20th Successful Medical Mission to Armenia
    AIM Fund Completes 20th Successful Medical Mission to ArmeniaDecember 24th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Modern Studies Of The Human Temporal BoneNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2006–2010
  • Vestibular Pathology In Meniere'S DiseaseNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2003–2007
  • Human Model Of Vestibular DeafferentationNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders1999–2001
  • Human Model Of Vestibular DeafferentationNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders1997–1998

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German, Japanese