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Zara M. Patel is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University. She holds directorship positions in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, the Stanford Initiative Cure Smell Taste Loss, and the Advanced Sinus Skull Base Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Patel's clinical focus includes endoscopic sinus skull base surgery, treating conditions such as chronic rhinosinusitis, olfactory disorders, and cerebrospinal fluid leaks. She is dedicated to innovative treatment approaches, investigating the application of artificial intelligence in distinguishing benign from malignant sinonasal tumors, and has published extensively on endoscopic sinus surgery complications. Dr. Patel's research interests encompass a variety of aspects related to olfaction, including methods to treat smell and taste disorders. She actively engages in clinical trials, notably for treatments involving platelet-rich plasma for olfactory dysfunction. With credentials from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Oregon Health Science University, Dr. Patel is recognized for her contributions to the field, including several awards from professional organizations. Passionate about educating both patients and physicians, she aims to improve understanding and management of rhinologic conditions through comprehensive educational materials and initiatives.
Stanford Initiative Cure Smell Taste Loss • Stanford, CA
Directs initiatives aimed at curing smell and taste disorders.
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery • Stanford, CA
Leads operations and techniques in endoscopic skull base surgery.
Neurorhinology - Advanced Sinus Skull Base Surgery Fellowship • Stanford, CA
Manages the fellowship program focusing on advanced sinus skull base surgery procedures.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.