Dr. Fred Baik

Biography

Fred M. Baik, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University. He specializes in providing comprehensive surgical care for patients with head and neck cancer as an ablative and reconstructive surgeon. His clinical interests encompass oral cavity cancer, complex skin cancer, microvascular reconstruction, and the diagnosis and management of nodal metastasis. With a background in fluorescence imaging, Dr. Baik’s research is focused on surgical techniques that employ targeted agents to improve tumor margin assessment and detect nodal metastasis. He is currently leading clinical trials aimed at translating novel imaging techniques into practice. Dr. Baik earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania and obtained his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Washington and pursued further training in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Head and Neck Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

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