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Dr. Zara Patel, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.1 (17)
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
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19 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Zara Patel, MD

Dr. Zara Patel, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from University of Oregon and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Patients rated Dr. Patel an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Patel works at Practice in Palo Alto, CA with other offices in Atlanta, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Loss of Smell and Taste and Sinusitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Patel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    801 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-5281
  2. 2
    Emory University Hospital Midtown
    550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 778-3381
  3. 3
    Cochlear Implant Center
    2452 Watson Ct Ste 1700, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-5281

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  • Stanford Health Care

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Loss of Smell and Taste
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Loss of Smell and Taste
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sinusitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Deviated Septum
Enlarged Turbinates
Headache
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Nasal Polyp
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Bone Cancer
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Dizziness
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Loss of Taste
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Postnasal Drip
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Acute Pharyngitis
Bell's Palsy
Broken Nose
Cleft Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Craniopharyngioma
Deafness
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Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Earwax Buildup
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Gum Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukoplakia
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Mixed Hearing Loss
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parosmia
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Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Ultrasound, Thyroid
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    About Dr. Zara Patel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1487814109
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Oregon
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Patel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Patel has seen patients for Loss of Smell and Taste and Sinusitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Patel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Patel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Patel.

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