Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH
A world leader in surgery for snoring and sleep apnea
UCSF Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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UCSF Medical Center is the only hospital in the region consistently ranked as one of the nation's top 10 hospitals
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Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH is San Francisco's authority - and a world leader - in the surgical treatment of adults with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Kezirian is committed to providing outstanding, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art patient care while advancing the field of snoring and sleep apnea surgery through innovation and research. He offers a full spectrum of treatment options, from minimally-invasive office approaches through more-involved procedures. Dr. Kezirian is board certified both in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery and sleep medicine, helping him understand the complex relationships between snoring, sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders. He is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Kezirian's goal is to provide a personalized treatment plan that delivers results, helping patients and those who love them sleep better and lead healthy, full lives.read more
OUTCOMES DRIVEN
Dr. Kezirian measures success by patient outcomes and the quality of personalized care he provides. His research has developed customized approaches that are being adopted gradually by other surgeons. Because of this unique approach and experience, he sees patients referred from surgeons and sleep medicine specialists from around the world.
EXPERIENCE AND INSIGHT
Dr. Kezirian has dedicated his career to the surgical treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. He specializes exclusively in this area and is recognized as one of the world's experts. He is committed to educating the public and other surgeons, frequently giving lectures to patients and colleagues. Please see Dr. Kezirian's blog for discussions of advances in the field.
TAILORED APPROACH
All patients deserve an individualized approach because no treatment works for everyone. Dr. Kezirian's published research has shown that the many causes of snoring and sleep apnea require a wide range of procedures to achieve successful outcomes. He works closely with patients to develop the treatment plan that is right for them.