Nirav N. Thakkar, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Head and Neck Society, Active Member
Academic Affiliation
University of Illinois at Chicago - Assistant Clinical Professor
Jesse Brown VA
Clinical Expertise
- Conservation Larynx And Pharynx Surgery
- Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
- Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM)
- Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery
- Head Neck And Throat Cancer
- Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer
- Minimally Invasive Thyroid And Parathyroid Surgery
- Salivary Gland Surgery And Sialoendoscopy
- Skin Cancer
- Inspire Therapy
Education
Undergraduate
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Medical School
University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency Program
University of Illinois at Chicago - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship
Northwestern University - Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
Philosophy of Care
I believe in partnering with my patients to obtain a diagnosis and develop an individualized medical or surgical treatment plan.
Languages Spoken
English, Basic Gujurati
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