AriaJafariMD

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Assistant Professor Rhinology, Sinus and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery University of Washington

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Office
1959 NE Pacific St 356515
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone+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
Mary Duke Biddle International Scholar Stonford University/CURE Hospital of Uganda, 2013
Best Clinical Research Presentation UCSD Department of Surgery Research Symposium, 2015
Recipient F. Thomas Bond Academic and Leadership Award, 2008
Provost's Scholar UCSD Revelle College, 2008
Phi Beta Kappa 2008
Highest Departmental Honors UCSD Division of Biology, 2008
F. Thomas Bond Outstanding Academic and Leadership Award UCSD Revelle College, 2008
Ernest Mort Award UCSD International Center, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

25 citations
Treatment strategies for postviral olfactory dysfunction: A systematic review.
Samuel N Helman, Jonah Adler, Aria Jafari, Sasha Bennett, Jackson R Vuncannon
Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. 2022-03-01
21 citations
Elective neck dissection for T3/T4 cN0 sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma
Kayva L Crawford, Aria Jafari, Jesse R Qualliotine, Emelia Stuart, Adam S. DeConde
Head & Neck. 2020-08-24
80 citations
Saccade Abnormalities in Autopsy-Confirmed Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration and Alzheimer Disease
Adam L. Boxer, Siobhan Garbutt, William W. Seeley, Aria Jafari, Hilary W. Heuer
Archives of Neurology. 2012-04-01

Journal Articles

Sequential Treatment of Delayed Endovascular Coil Extrusion From a Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Tonsillectomy
Jafari A, Nuyen B, Kedarisetty S, Fordham CA, Nation J., JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 1/1/2017
Thyroid Surgery in a Resource-Limited Setting
Jafari 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 Recipients
Jafari A, Tringale KR, Campbell BH, Husseman JW, Cordes SR, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 1/1/2017
Refractory sleep-disordered breathing due to unilateral lingual tonsillar hypertrophy in a child with Proteus Syndrome
Salinas CR, Nuyen BA, Jafari A, Nation J, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology., 1/1/2017
Revision rates and time to revision following endoscopic sinus surgery: A large database analysis
Stein NR, Jafari A, DeConde AS, The Laryngoscope., 1/1/2017
Short-term morbidity after the endoscopic modified Lothrop (Draf-III) procedure compared with Draf-IIa
Jafari A, Tringale KR, Panuganti BA, Acevedo JR, Pang J, DeConde AS., Am J Rhinol Allergy., 1/1/2017
Isolated sphenoid sinus opacifications: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Moss WJ, Finegersh A, Jafari A, et al., International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology, 1/1/2017
A Review of Hard Palate Fracture Repair Techniques
Moss WJ, Kedarisetty S, Jafari A, Schaerer DE, Husseman JW., J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 1/1/2016
Outcomes in Medical and Surgical Treatment of Nasal Polyps
Jafari A, DeConde AS, Otorhinolaryngol, 1/1/2016
Spontaneous ventilation of the frontal sinus after fractures involving the frontal recess
Jafari A, Nuyen BA, Salinas CR, Smith AM, DeConde AS, Am J Otolaryngol., 1/1/2015
Personal Reflection and Long-Term Impact (in: One Humanitarian Mission: Two Perspectives)
Jafari A, Bulletin, 1/1/2015
Multicenter validation of a bedside antisaccade task as a measure of executive function
Hellmuth J, Mirsky J, Heuer HW, Matlin A, Jafari A, et al., Neurology, 1/1/2012
Saccade abnormalities in autopsy-confirmed frontotemporal lobar degeneration and Alzheimer disease
Boxer AL, Garbutt S, Seeley WW, Jafari A, et al., Arch Neurol., 1/1/2012
Physical and Environmental Preferences of Mosquito Larvae (Culicidae) and Predation by Priapichthys Panamensis in Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica
Jafari, A, Saltman Quarterly, 1/1/2007
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Books/Book Chapters

Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology: Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis
Chapter: Outcomes in Medical and Surgical Treatment of Nasal Polyps
Page 158 - 167Jafari A, DeConde ASEditors: Woodworth BA, Poetker DM, Reh DD.Karger2016

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 Uganda
Jafari 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 Recess
Jafari A, Combined Otolaryngology Sections Spring Meeting, American Rhinological Association Poster Session, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA., 1/26/2015
The Changing Landscape of Frontal Sinus Fracture Management
Jafari A, UC San Diego Department of Surgery Annual Research Symposium, La Jolla, CA, 1/9./2015
Bilateral mucopyocele of the torus tubarius presenting as headache: A case report
Jafari A, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, American Rhinological Association Poster Session, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX, 1/27/2015
Humanitarian Otolaryngology: My Experience in Eldoret, Kenya
Jafari A, American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, Humanitarian Efforts Forum, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX, 1/28/2015
Humanitarian Thyroid Surgery in Eldoret, Kenya: Surgical and Quality of Life Outcomes
Jafari A, UC San Diego Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 1/11/2016
Gene therapy or deafness: fad or new frontier?
Jafari A, UC San Diego Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 1/9./2016
Humanitarian Thyroid Surgery in Eldoret, Kenya: Surgical and Quality of Life Outcomes.
Jafari A, American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, Humanitarian Efforts Forum, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, 1/18/2015
Short-term morbidity following endoscopic modified Lothrop (Draf-III) procedure compared to Draf-IIa
Jafari A, Combined Otolaryngology Sections Spring Meeting, American Rhinological Association Poster Session, Manchester Hyatt Convention Center, San Diego, CA, 1/27/2017
Impact of Humanitarian Experiences on Otolaryngology Trainees
Jafari A, Combined Otolaryngology Sections Spring Meeting, Triological Association Poster Session, Manchester Hyatt Convention Center, San Diego, CA, 1/28/2017
Revision Rates after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Large Database Analysis
Jafari A, Combined Otolaryngology Sections Spring Meeting, Triological Association Rhinology/Allergy Podium Session, Manchester Hyatt Convention Center, San Diego, CA, 1/29/2017
Impact of Humanitarian Experiences on Otolaryngology Trainees: A Follow-up Study of Travel Grant Recipients
Jafari A, American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, Humanitarian Efforts Forum, McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL, 1/10/2017
Endoscopic Skull Base Reconstruction
Jafari A, UC San Diego Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, 1/13/2017
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Lectures

Humanitarian Thyroid Surgery in Eldoret, Kenya: Surgical and Quality-of-Life Outcomes
American 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

Other

Thesis, Novel paradigm to immobilize rats for awake, behaving electrophysiologic recording from the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN).
University of California, San Diego

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