Dr. Andrey Finegersh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Finegersh is a fellowship-trained head and neck surgical oncologist with board certification in otolaryngology. He is an Assistant Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine, specializing in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. He has received additional training in microvascular reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery, and takes pride in providing compassionate care to patients with challenging diagnoses. Dr. Finegersh earned his MD and PhD degrees through the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's combined Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed his residency in otolaryngology at the University of California, San Diego, before moving to Stanford University for his fellowship, where he subsequently joined the faculty. He has extensive research experience in head and neck cancer epigenetics and has completed post-doctoral research at the University of Pittsburgh and UCSD. He has received grants from the NIH and the American Academy of Otolaryngology and maintains an active research lab focusing on the molecular mechanisms of cancer. His clinical interests also include the role of minimally invasive surgery in improving outcomes for head and neck cancer patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Awards

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Board Certification

2022-01-01

Courses

OTOHNS 370

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.