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Patrick Ha, MD

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Head and Neck Cancer)
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-7528
Portrait of Patrick Ha
Portrait of Patrick Ha
ucsf logo

Patrick Ha, MD

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Head and Neck Cancer)
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-7528

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About me

Dr. Patrick Ha is chief of the UCSF Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. His expertise in patient care covers the full scope of head and neck surgery, with a focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery as well as endoscopic approaches to throat cancer surgery.

Ha's research is currently focused on molecular changes that occur in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland.

Ha received an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. He obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, graduating with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed his residency training and a postdoctoral fellowship at the otolaryngology department of Johns Hopkins, along with advanced fellowship training in head and neck oncologic surgery.

Ha serves on the editorial board of several medical journals, including Oral Oncology. He is the Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs Distinguished Professor in Head and Neck Cancer.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

Fellowship

  • Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins Univ Neurology Residency Program

Residency

  • Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins Univ Neurology Residency Program

Internship

  • General Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - GME

Degree

  • MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

Locations

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    375 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 23, 2026

      Dr. Ha and his team did a great job

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 20, 2026

      Dr. Ha is great, very caring 5 STAR

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 13, 2026

      It was excellent experience and I could have high confidence on the provider's expertise and care at UCSF.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 7, 2026

      Kind of embarrassing procedure (scrotum ultrasound), technician had a professional demeanor and minimized my discomfort.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 5, 2026

      Dr Ha is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Exceptional in every aspect. I referred my mom and she will be seeing him soon.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 3, 2026

      I feel like I'm in great hands with Dr. Ha and I wouldn't want anyone else to do my surgery.

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