Dr. Ivan El-Sayed

Dr. Ivan El-Sayed is an ENT specialist practicing in San Francisco, California. He is known for head and neck cancer surgery and minimally invasive skull base surgery.

Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at UCSF and Director of the Otolaryngology Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery program and center.

About Dr. Ivan El-Sayed: Profile and Identity

• Full Name: Ivan H. El-Sayed, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• Subspecialty: Head and neck surgical oncology and skull base surgery
• New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients on MediFind; a referral may be required
• Telehealth: Telehealth visits offered (UCSF Health)
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

UCSF Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Mission Bay

• Address: 1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA (as listed on MediFind)
• Phone: 415-885-7528

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Benign and malignant salivary gland tumors
• Paranasal sinus tumors
• Skull base and pituitary tumors
• Endoscopic and open skull base approaches
• Sentinel node biopsy for head and neck cancer

Education and Training

• Medical School: MD, Boston University School of Medicine, 1996
• Internship: General Surgery, Boston Medical Center
• Residency: Otolaryngology, Boston University / Boston Medical Center, 2001
• Fellowship: Head and neck oncology, UCSF-Mount Zion Cancer Center, 2003

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology
• Hospital Affiliation: UCSF Health
• Academic Appointment: Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology (Clinical Professor), UCSF

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Elected to the North American Skull Base Society Board of Directors (2015); Vice Chair, AAO-HNS Skull Base Committee
• Co-course director of the UCSF resident skull base approaches course (since 2009) and UCSF Head and Neck Oncology Update (since 2015)
• More than 500 surgical procedures on tumors of the nasal cavity, sinuses, infratemporal fossa, skull base and pituitary
• Research on lasers and nanoparticles, rapid chemo and radiosensitivity testing, and 3D virtual anatomy for surgical planning

Reviews and Ratings

• UCSF Health: 4.8 out of 5 from 202 ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• UCSF Health provider page
• UCSF Otolaryngology profile
• UCSF Helen Diller Cancer Center profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Ivan El-Sayed known for?

Dr. Ivan El-Sayed is known for head and neck cancer surgery and minimally invasive skull base surgery.

Where does Dr. Ivan El-Sayed practice?

He practices at UCSF Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Mission Bay in San Francisco (phone 415-885-7528).

How can I book with Dr. Ivan El-Sayed?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.

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