Dr. Kevin Zhan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kevin Y Zhan is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His clinical focus includes hearing loss, cochlear implantation, vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma), otosclerosis, chronic otitis media, cholesteatoma, eardrum perforation, temporal bone encephalocele, cerebrospinal fluid leak, neurofibromatosis, and auditory brainstem implantation. Dr. Zhan emphasizes understanding each patient's unique perspective and experience, striving to provide personalized and compassionate care. He completed his MD at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2015, followed by residency in Otolaryngology at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in 2021, and a fellowship in Otology & Neurotology at Washington University in St. Louis in 2023. His professional memberships include the American Neurotology Society, American Cochlear Implant Alliance, and American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-07-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, Illinois

Specializes in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, focusing on patient-centered care and various intricate conditions.

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.