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Ashkan Monfared, MD

Professor of Surgery and Neurosurgery
George Washington University
Washington, DC, United States

Ashkan Monfared MD is board-certified in otolaryngology and was recruited from Stanford University to serve as the Director of Otology and Neurotology. He completed his medical training, residency and fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. Previously, he has served as staff surgeon in Otolaryngology at Stanford University Hospital, Veteran Administration Hospital and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

As a researcher in the areas of acoustic neuroma and inner ear imaging, he has authored several peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters. He is the co-principal investigator of a multi-center prospective study on large acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas) known as Acoustic Neuroma Subtotal Resection Study (ANSRS). His other current research interests are inner ear physiology, otologic simulators, image guidance surgery, and resident education.

Dr. Monfared has created the Comprehensive Hearing Center, which is one of the only adult cochlear implant programs in the DC Metro area. The Center serves the needs of patients with any degree of hearing loss and ear disease.

Since 2004, Dr. Monfared has been active in international humanitarian medical missions. He is on the board of directors of Global ENT Outreach, a non-profit humanitarian organization providing assistance and education with otologic surgeries in many developing countries. He has served in Ethiopia, El Salvador, Belize, Peru, and the American Samoa. Dr. Monfared is a trained classical pianist and fluent in Persian.

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