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Sam Most, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Palo Alto, CA

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Otolaryngology (ENT) Palo Alto, CA

Facial Plastic Surgery

Chief, Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94305
    Phone+1 650-498-5710

Summary

  • Dr. Sam Most is Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is also a Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery (General). He completed his undergraduate work with High Honors at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, followed by attending Stanford University School of Medicine, where he graduated with Dean’s Honors in Research. He completed residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as well as his fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Following this he was appointed Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the same institution. He was recruited to lead the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford in 2006.

    As an active member of the AAFPRS, Dr. Most had chaired several national meetings, including Aging Face (San Diego) and Rhinoplasty (Chicago). He has chaired the two research committees and served two times on the AAFPRS Board, including Western Region Director, as well as Vice President of Research and Development. He has won multiple awards from the AAFPRS, including the Ben Shuster and Mark Rafaty awards. A long-time fellowship director, he values teaching and mentorship for all young facial plastic surgeons and encourages active roles in the AAFPRS.

    Dr. Most is an expert at nasal surgery, including rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, skin cancer reconstruction of the nose, as well as facelift, blepharoplasty and other facial plastic surgery procedures.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996 - 2001
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1995 - 1996
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganBS, Biology, High Honors, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryBoard Certified

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Castle Connolly Best Doctor Castle Connolly Best Doctors, 2014-2022
  • Best Doctors in America Best Doctors in America, 2007-2019
  • Mark Rafaty Award American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

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