Dr. Zara Patel
Dr. Zara Patel is an ENT specialist in Palo Alto, California, known for rhinology, skull base surgery and smell disorders.
Dr. Zara Patel is an ENT specialist practicing in Stanford (Palo Alto area), California. She is known for endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery and smell and taste disorders.
Professor of Otolaryngology and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery at Stanford, Director of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, and Director of the Stanford Initiative to Cure Smell and Taste Loss.
About Dr. Zara Patel
- Full Name: Zara M. Patel, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Subspecialty: Rhinology, endoscopic skull base surgery and olfactory disorders
- Current Roles: Director of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery; Director, Stanford Initiative to Cure Smell and Taste Loss (2025 to present); Director, Neurorhinology Advanced Sinus and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship
- Languages: English, Spanish
- New Patients: Not publicly confirmed
- Telehealth: Listed as accepting telehealth on Medical News Today
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
Stanford Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- Address: 801 Welch Rd, MC 5739, Stanford, CA 94305
- Phone: (650) 723-5651
- Fax: (650) 725-8502
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
Her published areas of care and procedures include:
- Chronic sinus infection and inflammation
- Sinus disease that has failed medical or prior surgical treatment
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks
- Benign and malignant sinus and skull base tumors
- Smell and taste loss (olfactory disorders)
- Advanced endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery
Education and Training
- Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University, 2005
- Internship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2006
- Residency: Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2010
- Fellowship: Rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery, Stanford School of Medicine, 2011
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certification: Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, 2011
- Hospital Affiliation: Stanford Health Care
- Academic Appointments: Professor of Otolaryngology; Professor by courtesy of Neurosurgery, Stanford University
- Past Appointment: Faculty, Emory University, Atlanta, 2011 to 2015
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
- Former Chair of the Education Committee and Board of Directors member, American Rhinologic Society
- Former Chair, Rhinology and Allergy Education Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Develops educational materials for physicians and patients on rhinologic disorders
Reviews and Ratings
- Medical News Today (Healthgrades data): 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews
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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.
- Stanford Profiles
- Stanford Medicine Children’s Health provider page
- Medical News Today provider page
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Zara Patel known for?
Dr. Zara Patel is known for endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery and smell and taste disorders.
Where does Dr. Zara Patel practice?
She practices at the Stanford Department of Otolaryngology, 801 Welch Rd, Stanford, California.
How can I book with Dr. Zara Patel?
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