My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Amir Rafii, MD
Head and Neck Surgery
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
Quick Links
- Prepare for Your Procedure - Emmi
- Emmi 「準備接受您的醫療程序或病況」節目
Prepare for your procedure or condition programs - Emmi - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Ear, Nose, and Throat - Medline Plus NIH
- National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders
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Professional
Background
I completed my undergraduate training in Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. Afterwards, I received a Masters Degree in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University, where I continued to complete Medical School. I received my residency training in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California at Davis. Before moving to San Francisco, I lived in Seattle for a year of subspecialty fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
I enjoy working at Kaiser Permanente because we foster teamwork across various specialties, providing patients with comprehensive care. I have the ability to provide properly targeted care without having to negotiate with insurance companies. It is important to me that I am able to pursue the most optimal, suitable treatments for my patients. I also enjoy and value the opportunity to work with residents and teach.
My clinical interests focus on septoplasty and rhinoplasty (cosmetic and functional nasal surgeries), facial aesthetic surgery (facelift, browlift, eyelid and minimally invasive endoscopic surgery), restoring facial deformities such as after trauma or skin cancer surgery. It is important to me to create a safe and comfortable environment so each patient feels confident they are receiving the highest quality of care.
I am also honored to volunteer as a surgeon with surgical mission teams traveling internationally to provide care for children with cranio-facial deformities such as cleft lips and palates.
Credentials
| Medical Education | Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC |
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| Internship | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
| Residency | UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
| Fellowship | Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA |
| Board certification | Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology |
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Otolaryngology
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
California Medical Association
American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association
American Medical Association
San Francisco Medical Society
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