Azeem Kaka, MD

Background

A board certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Kaka's clinical and surgical expertise is in head and neck oncology, functional and cosmetic microvascular reconstruction, minimally-invasive robotic surgery, salivary gland (parotid) tumors, carotid body tumors, paragangliomas and other benign or malignant tumors of the head and neck. He has particular interests in appropriately selecting patients for TORS (Transoral Robotic Surgery) and de-escalating adjuvant therapy when possible. He also has developed techniques to decrease morbidity for patients with advanced salivary gland malignancies through novel reconstructive techniques.

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Titles & Roles

• Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology

  Emory University School of Medicine
• Director, Transoral Robotic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology

  Emory University School of Medicine

Education & Training

Education

• Residency, Otolaryngology, 2017

  Ohio State University Hospital
• Medical Education, MD, 2012

  Ohio State University College of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
• American Head and Neck Society

Research

Dr. Kaka's research interests include improving outcomes in head and neck oncology by finding new ways to individualize care. Specifically, he is interested in targeting patient specific markers in the treatment of head and neck cancer and patient-driven programs to improve quality of care.

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