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Office
1959 NE Pacific St 356515
Seattle, WA 98195Phone+1 260-598-4022
Summary
- Aria Jafari, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Jafari is a fellowship-trained surgeon with expertise in the full spectrum of sinus and nasal disorders, including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, sinus tumors and cancers, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and disorders of taste and smell. Dr. Jafari also collaborates with other surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery to access tumors in the brain and orbit and treat disorders of the tear duct (lacrimal) system.
Dr. Jafari completed his fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Rhinology, Sinus and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. After graduating from Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Jafari completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Diego, where he was also a NIH post-doctoral research fellow. He is the recipient of numerous awards and grants and has participated in humanitarian missions to underserved areas in Mexico, Central America, and Africa.
Dr. Jafari’s research focuses on improving quality of life and outcomes in sinus and skull base disorders, studying the neurocognitive effects of rhinosinusitis, and developing novel techniques for minimally invasive orbital surgery. He has authored over forty peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters and has presented his research at national and international conferences. He is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the American Rhinologic Society.
Education & Training
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2019 - 2020
- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2015 - 2019
- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 2013 - 2014
- Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2013
- University of California at San DiegoBS, Neuroscience & Physiology, Healthcare/Social Issues, 2004 - 2008
Certifications & Licensure
- WA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 2015 - 2020
- MA State Medical License 2019 - 2020
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Humanitarian Travel Grant American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 2016
- Recipient Clinical Research Award, UCSD Department of Surgery, 2015
- Resident Leadership Grant American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 2015
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsEndoscopic Distance and its Impact on Quantified Age-related Vocal Fold Atrophy Measures.Mohamed A Aboueisha, Cara Sauder, Zaroug Jaleel, Yasmine Fatahallah, Kelson Adcock
The Laryngoscope. 2024-11-01 - Histopathologic evaluation of Asian-American patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.Arthur W Wu, Kevin Hur, Aria Jafari, Omar G Ahmed, Philip G Chen
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2024-11-01 - 1 citationsUniversity of Washington Quality of Life subdomain outcomes after treatment of sinonasal malignancy: A prospective, multicenter study.Sabrina L Maoz, Autreen Golzar, Garret Choby, Peter H Hwang, Eric W Wang
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2024-10-01
Journal Articles
- Sequential Treatment of Delayed Endovascular Coil Extrusion From a Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm After TonsillectomyJafari A, Nuyen B, Kedarisetty S, Fordham CA, Nation J., JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 1/1/2017
- Thyroid Surgery in a Resource-Limited SettingJafari A, Campbell D, Campbell BH, et al., Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 1/1/2017
- Impact of Humanitarian Experiences on Otolaryngology Trainees: A Follow-up Study of Travel Grant RecipientsJafari A, Tringale KR, Campbell BH, Husseman JW, Cordes SR, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Interactive Effects of Structural and Functional Brain Changes in Age-Related Cognitive Decline.Jafari A, American Academy of Neurology 63rd Annual Meeting, Cognitive Neurology Discussion Session, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI., 1/12/2011
- Photos of UgandaJafari A, Medicine and The Muse: An Evening of Transcendence, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 1/11/2012
- Spontaneous Ventilation of the Frontal Sinus After Fractures Involving the Frontal RecessJafari A, Combined Otolaryngology Sections Spring Meeting, American Rhinological Association Poster Session, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA., 1/26/2015
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Lectures
- Humanitarian Thyroid Surgery in Eldoret, Kenya: Surgical and Quality-of-Life OutcomesAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, San Diego CA - 9/18/2016
- Humanitarian Otolaryngology: My Experience in Eldoret, Kenya.American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, Dallas - 9/27/2015
- The Changing Landscape Frontal Sinus Fracture Management.UCSD Department of Surgery Research Symposium - 6/9/2015
Press Mentions
- Chronic Blocked Nose? Research Links It to Changes in Brain ActivityOctober 1st, 2021
- Could Chronic Sinusitis Affect Brain Health?April 20th, 2021
- Chronic Blocked Nose? New Research Links It to Changes in Brain ActivityApril 13th, 2021
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Grant Support
- T32 Otolaryngology Training in Immunology, Virology and Molecular BiologyNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders of the National Institutes of Health2015–2016
- Medical Scholars Research GrantStanford University School of Medicine2009–2012
Committees
- Member, UCSD Medical Center Patient Safety Committee 2015 - 2016
Research History
- Post-Doctoral Fellow, The Scripps Research InstituteAuditory Neuroscience Research2015 - Present
- Research CoordinatorUCSF Memory and Aging Center2008 - 2009
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Rhinologic SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish, Farsi
External Links
- UW Faculty Profilehttps://otolaryngology.uw.edu/faculty/aria-jafari-md
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