Davud Sirjani, MD

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Biography

Dr. Sirjani graduated from the University of Arizona with Honors in Biochemistry and was awarded the most outstanding senior award for the college of sciences and the Centennial Achievement Award. He matriculated to the University of Arizona School of Medicine on the Dean’s Scholarship.

He completed a residency in Otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis and a fellowship in Head and Neck Cancer and Microvascular reconstruction at the University of Washington in Seattle in 2009.

He joined the Division of Head and Neck Surgery in 2009 and, since 2012, has also served as Chief of Otolaryngology at the VA in Palo Alto. Dr. Sirjani has pioneered the use of telemedicine to provide complicated head and neck cancer care to remote VA satellite across the Pacific and Mountwaint West.

Under his leadership, the Stanford VA has become a premier hub for head and neck cancer care in the West Coast.

As the director of the salivary program at Stanford since 2013, Dr. Sirjani’s practice is focused on minimally invasive parotidectomy.

He was the first surgeon at Stanford to offer patients sialendoscopy. His research interests include innovations in minimizing morbidity from parotid cancer treatment.

Dr. Sirjani’s research interests focus on surgical simulation and surgical innovation. He invented the only partoidectomy surgical simulator in the country, which is funded by CIMIT and used to teach other surgeons about the tension placed on the facial nerve during Parotidectomy. Stanford is now a primary center for the treatment of salivary related cancers.

Dr. Sirjani incorporates new innovations, basic science research, and his high volume of operative experience to tailor operations to best suite the patient.

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Professional Summary

Education & Certifications

Residency: Washington University School Of Medicine Registrar (2008) MO
Internship: Washington University School Of Medicine Registrar (2002) MO
Medical Education: University of Arizona College of Medicine Office of the Registrar (2001) AZ
- Fellowship, Stanford Biodesign Faculty Fellowship, Innovation (2017)
- F.A.C.S, American College of Surgeons (2013)
- Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology (2010)
- Fellowship: University of Washington Medical Center (2009) WA
- Post-Sophomore Fellow, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Pathology (1999)
- Bachelor of Science, University of Arizona, Biochemistry (1996)

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Honors & Awards

"Reconstructive Dilemma of a Rare Mandibular Tumor", Saint Louis ENT Club (2006)
"Surgery at the End of Life", American College of Surgeons, Issues Committee of Resident and Associate Society (2012)
Caldwell Research Award, University of Arizona College of Medicine (1999)
- Centennial Achievement Award, University of Arizona (1996)
- Dean's Scholar, University of Arizona College of Medicine (1996-2001)
- Excellence in Teaching Histology, University of Arizona College of Medicine (1999)
- Faculty Teaching Award, Stanford Department of Otolaryngology (2013)
- Faculty Teaching Award, Stanford Department of Otolaryngology (2017)
- Michael Paparella Award for Outstanding Research, Washington University (2003)
- Most Outstanding Senior Award in Biochemistry, University of Arizona (1996)
- Most Outstanding Senior Award in the College of Science, University of Arizona (1996)
- Phi Kappa Phi, University of Arizona (1992-96)
- Resident Award, Association for Research in Otolaryngology (2004)
- Silver Bowl Award (4.0 GPA excluding last semester), University of Arizona (1996)
- Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who Publications Board (2017-2018)
- Young Investigator Award, Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists (2000)

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Memberships

Chair, Medical Devices Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology (2018 - 2020)
Active Candidate for Fellowship, Triological Society (2016 - Present)
Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Medical Devices and Drugs Committee (2013 - Present)
- Member, North American Skull Base Society (2012 - Present)
- Member, Association of Northern California Oncologist (2011 - Present)
- Member, American Telemedicine Association (2011 - Present)

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Administrative Appointments

Chief of Otolaryngology, VA Palo Alto (2012 - Present)
Director, Stanford Salivary Gland Program (2013 - Present)

Publications

A Novel Aldehyde Dehydrogenase-3 Activator Leads to Adult Salivary Stem Cell Enrichment In Vivo
Banh, A., Xiao, N., Cao, H., Chen, C.-H., Kuo, P., Krakow, T., … Quynh-Thu Le, Q. T. (2011). A Novel Aldehyde Dehydrogenase-3 Activator Leads to Adult Salivary Stem Cell Enrichment In Vivo. CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 17(23), 7265–72.
Lefort I Osteotomy access to the Anterior Skull Base
Lefort I Osteotomy access to the Anterior Skull Base. (2010). Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology, 21(1).
A Novel Aldehyde Dehydrogenase-3 Activator (Alda-89) Protects Submandibular Gland Function from Irradiation without Accelerating Tumor Growth.
Xiao, N., Cao, H., Chen, C.-H., Kong, C. S., Ali, R., Chan, C., … Le, Q.-T. (2013). A Novel Aldehyde Dehydrogenase-3 Activator (Alda-89) Protects Submandibular Gland Function from Irradiation without Accelerating Tumor Growth. Clinical Cancer Research , 19(16), 4455–64.
- Cost-effectiveness landscape analysis of treatments addressing xerostomia in patients receiving head and neck radiation therapy.
  Sasportas, L. S., Hosford, D. N., Sodini, M. A., Waters, D. J., Zambricki, E. A., Barral, J. K., … Sirjani, D. (2013). Cost-effectiveness landscape analysis of treatments addressing xerostomia in patients receiving head and neck radiation therapy. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 116(1), e37–51.
- Neurotrophic factor GDNF promotes survival of salivary stem cells.
  Xiao, N., Lin, Y., Cao, H., Sirjani, D., Giaccia, A. J., Koong, A. C., … Le, Q.-T. (2014). Neurotrophic factor GDNF promotes survival of salivary stem cells. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 124(8), 3364–77.
- CD271 is a functional and targetable marker of tumor-initiating cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
  Murillo-Sauca, O., Chung, M. K., Shin, J. H., Karamboulas, C., Kwok, S., Jung, Y. H., … Sunwoo, J. B. (2014). CD271 is a functional and targetable marker of tumor-initiating cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Oncotarget, 5(16), 6854–66.
- Ameloblastoma: a clinical review and trends in management
  McClary, A. C., West, R. B., McClary, A. C., Pollack, J. R., Fischbein, N. J., Holsinger, C. F., … Sirjani, D. (2016). Ameloblastoma: a clinical review and trends in management. EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY, 273(7), 1649–61.
- Anterolateral approach to the upper cervical spine: Case report and operative technique
  Song, Y., Tharin, S., Divi, V., Prolo, L. M., & Sirjani, D. B. (2015). Anterolateral approach to the upper cervical spine: Case report and operative technique. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 37(9), E115–E119.
- Botulinum Toxin Confers Radioprotection in Murine Salivary Glands
  Zeidan, Y. H., Xiao, N., Cao, H., Kong, C., Le, Q.-T., & Sirjani, D. (2016). Botulinum Toxin Confers Radioprotection in Murine Salivary Glands. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 94(5), 1190–97.
- Consultation via telemedicine and access to operative care for patients with head and neck cancer in a Veterans Health Administration population
  Beswick, D. M., Vashi, A., Song, Y., Pham, R., Holsinger, F. C., Rayl, J. D., … Sirjani, D. B. (2016). Consultation via telemedicine and access to operative care for patients with head and neck cancer in a Veterans Health Administration population. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 38(6), 925–29.
- Contemporary mandibular reconstruction.
  Divi, V., Schoppy, D. W., Williams, R. A., & Sirjani, D. B. (2016). Contemporary mandibular reconstruction. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 24(5), 433–39.
- Impact of positron emission tomography/computed tomography surveillance at 12 and 24 months for detecting head and neck cancer recurrence
  Ho, A. S., Tsao, G. J., Chen, F. W., Shen, T., Kaplan, M. J., Colevas, A. D., … Yao, M. (2013). Impact of positron emission tomography/computed tomography surveillance at 12 and 24 months for detecting head and neck cancer recurrence. CANCER, 119(7), 1349–56.
- Risk of Nodal Metastasis in Major Salivary Gland Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
  Megwalu, U. C., & Sirjani, D. (2017). Risk of Nodal Metastasis in Major Salivary Gland Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599817690138-?
- Node-positive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: Survival, high-risk features, and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy outcomes.
  Amoils, M., Lee, C. S., Sunwoo, J., Aasi, S. Z., Hara, W., Kim, J., … Divi, V. (2017). Node-positive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: Survival, high-risk features, and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy outcomes. Head & Neck.
- Association of Postoperative Radiotherapy With Survival in Patients With N1 Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  Chen, M. M., Harris, J. P., Hara, W., Sirjani, D., & Divi, V. (2016). Association of Postoperative Radiotherapy With Survival in Patients With N1 Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 142(12), 1224–30.
- Lymph Node Count From Neck Dissection Predicts Mortality in Head and Neck Cancer
  Divi, V., Chen, M. M., Nussenbaum, B., Rhoads, K. F., Sirjani, D. B., Holsinger, F. C., … Hara, W. (2016). Lymph Node Count From Neck Dissection Predicts Mortality in Head and Neck Cancer. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 34(32), 3892-?
- Jaw Opening Decreases Window to the Deep Parotid Lobe.
  Lee, Y.-J., Megwalu, U., Melara, E., Divi, V., Fernandes, V. T., & Sirjani, D. (2018). Jaw Opening Decreases Window to the Deep Parotid Lobe. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599818766317.
- Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma incidence and mortality trends in the United States, 1973-2013.
  Megwalu, U. C., Sirjani, D., & Devine, E. E. (2017). Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma incidence and mortality trends in the United States, 1973-2013. The Laryngoscope.
- Retrograde Parotidectomy and facial nerve outcomes: A case series of 44 patients
  Kligerman, M. P., Song, Y., Schoppy, D., Divi, V., Megwalu, U. C., Haughey, B. H., & Sirjani, D. (2017). Retrograde Parotidectomy and facial nerve outcomes: A case series of 44 patients. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 38(5), 533–36.
- Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3A1 activation prevents radiation-induced xerostomia by protecting salivary stem cells from toxic aldehydes.
  Saiki, J. P., Cao, H., Van Wassenhove, L. D., Viswanathan, V., Bloomstein, J., Nambiar, D. K., … Mochly-Rosen, D. (2018). Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3A1 activation prevents radiation-induced xerostomia by protecting salivary stem cells from toxic aldehydes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
- Association of Time between Surgery and Adjuvant Therapy with Survival in Oral Cavity Cancer.
  Chen, M. M., Harris, J. P., Orosco, R. K., Sirjani, D., Hara, W., & Divi, V. (2018). Association of Time between Surgery and Adjuvant Therapy with Survival in Oral Cavity Cancer. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 158(6), 1051–56.
- Association of Survival With Shorter Time to Radiation Therapy After Surgery for US Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
  Harris, J. P., Chen, M. M., Orosco, R. K., Sirjani, D., Divi, V., & Hara, W. (2018). Association of Survival With Shorter Time to Radiation Therapy After Surgery for US Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 144(4), 349–59.
- Outcomes in Head and Neck Resections That Require Multiple-Flap Reconstructions: A Systematic Review.
  Gao, R. W., Nuyen, B. A., Divi, V., Sirjani, D., & Rosenthal, E. L. (2018). Outcomes in Head and Neck Resections That Require Multiple-Flap Reconstructions: A Systematic Review. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.
- Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Peri-Implantitis
  Chainani-Wu, N., Chang, C., Sim, C., Wu, T. C., Cox, D., Sirjani, D., & Silverman, S. (2016). Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Peri-Implantitis. CLINICAL ADVANCES IN PERIODONTICS, 6(2), 83–88.
- Regionalization of Head and Neck Cancer Surgery May Fragment Care and Impact Overall Survival.
  Chen, M. M., Megwalu, U. C., Liew, J., Sirjani, D., Rosenthal, E. L., & Divi, V. (2018). Regionalization of Head and Neck Cancer Surgery May Fragment Care and Impact Overall Survival. The Laryngoscope.
- Retrograde parotidectomy under local anesthesia for benign, malignant, and inflammatory lesions.
  Chang, M., Coughran, A., Lee, Y.-J., Collins, J., & Sirjani, D. (2019). Retrograde parotidectomy under local anesthesia for benign, malignant, and inflammatory lesions. American Journal of Otolaryngology.
- Faster Triage of Veterans With Head and Neck Cancer.
  Kligerman, M., Asaly, A., Kwan, M., Kaplan, M., Fee, W. E., Yuan, A., … Sirjani, D. (2016). Faster Triage of Veterans With Head and Neck Cancer. Federal Practitioner : for the Health Care Professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS, 33(Suppl 5), 24S–29S.
- Retrograde parotidectomy under local anesthesia for benign, malignant, and inflammatory lesions
  Chang, M., Coughran, A., Lee, Y.-J., Collins, J., & Sirjani, D. (2019). Retrograde parotidectomy under local anesthesia for benign, malignant, and inflammatory lesions. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 40(2), 152–55.
- Association of Time between Surgery and Adjuvant Therapy with Survival in Oral Cavity Cancer
  Chen, M. M., Harris, J. P., Orosco, R. K., Sirjani, D., Hara, W., & Divi, V. (2018). Association of Time between Surgery and Adjuvant Therapy with Survival in Oral Cavity Cancer. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 158(6), 1051–56.
- Jaw Opening Decreases Window to the Deep Parotid Lobe
  Lee, Y.-J., Megwalu, U., Melara, E., Divi, V., Fernandes, V. T., & Sirjani, D. (2018). Jaw Opening Decreases Window to the Deep Parotid Lobe. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 159(3), 439–41.
- Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Incidence and Mortality Trends in the United States, 1973-2013
  Megwalu, U. C., Sirjani, D., & Devine, E. E. (2018). Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Incidence and Mortality Trends in the United States, 1973-2013. LARYNGOSCOPE, 128(7), 1582–88.
- Regionalization of head and neck cancer surgery may fragment care and impact overall survival
  Chen, M. M., Megwalu, U. C., Liew, J., Sirjani, D., Rosenthal, E. L., & Divi, V. (2019). Regionalization of head and neck cancer surgery may fragment care and impact overall survival. LARYNGOSCOPE, 129(6), 1413–19.
- Outcomes in Head and Neck Resections That Require Multiple-Flap Reconstructions A Systematic Review
  Gao, R. W., Nuyen, B. A., Divi, V., Sirjani, D., & Rosenthal, E. L. (2018). Outcomes in Head and Neck Resections That Require Multiple-Flap Reconstructions A Systematic Review. JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 144(8), 746–52.
- Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3A1 activation prevents radiation-induced xerostomia by protecting salivary stem cells from toxic aldehydes
  Saiki, J. P., Cao, H., Van Wassenhove, L. D., Viswanathan, V., Bloomstein, J., Nambiar, D. K., … Mochly-Rosen, D. (2018). Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3A1 activation prevents radiation-induced xerostomia by protecting salivary stem cells from toxic aldehydes. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 115(24), 6279–84.
- Saliva: an all-rounder of our body.
  Roblegg, E., Coughran, A., & Sirjani, D. (2019). Saliva: an all-rounder of our body. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics : Official Journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik E.V.
- Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Peri-Implantitis.
  Chainani-Wu, N., Chang, C., Sim, C., Wu, T. C., Cox, D., Sirjani, D., & Silverman, S. (2016). Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Peri-Implantitis. Clinical Advances in Periodontics, 6(2), 83–88.
- Risks of Neoplasia and Malignancy in Surgically Resected Cystic Parotid Lesions.
  Boursiquot, B. C., Fischbein, N. J., Sirjani, D., & Megwalu, U. C. (2019). Risks of Neoplasia and Malignancy in Surgically Resected Cystic Parotid Lesions. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599819889699.
- Radiographic surveillance of abdominal free fat graft in complex parotid pleomorphic adenomas: A case series.
  Lee, Y.-J. J., Fischbein, N. J., Megwalu, U., Baik, F. M., Divi, V., Kaplan, M. J., & Sirjani, D. B. (2020). Radiographic surveillance of abdominal free fat graft in complex parotid pleomorphic adenomas: A case series. Heliyon, 6(5), e03894.
- Utility of videolaryngoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in head and neck surgery.
  Shenson, J. A., Marcott, S., Dewan, K., Lee, Y.-J. J., Mariano, E. R., & Sirjani, D. B. (2019). Utility of videolaryngoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in head and neck surgery. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 102284.
- Tracheostomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparison of International Perioperative Care Protocols and Practices in 26 Countries.
  Bier-Laning, C., Cramer, J. D., Roy, S., Palmieri, P. A., Amin, A., Anon, J. M., … Brenner, M. J. (2020). Tracheostomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparison of International Perioperative Care Protocols and Practices in 26 Countries. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599820961985.
- The Future of Telemedicine: Revolutionizing Health Care or Flash in the Pan?
  Losorelli, S. D., Vendra, V., Hildrew, D. M., Woodson, E. A., Brenner, M. J., & Sirjani, D. B. (2021). The Future of Telemedicine: Revolutionizing Health Care or Flash in the Pan? Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599820983330.
- Landscape of innate lymphoid cells in human head and neck cancer reveals divergent NK cell states in the tumor microenvironment.
  Moreno-Nieves, U. Y., Tay, J. K., Saumyaa, S., Horowitz, N. B., Shin, J. H., Mohammad, I. A., … Sunwoo, J. B. (2021). Landscape of innate lymphoid cells in human head and neck cancer reveals divergent NK cell states in the tumor microenvironment. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 118(28).
- Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3A1 deficiency leads to mitochondrial dysfunction and impacts salivary gland stem cell phenotype.
  Viswanathan, V., Cao, H., Saiki, J., Jiang, D., Mattingly, A., Nambiar, D., … Le, Q.-T. (2022). Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3A1 deficiency leads to mitochondrial dysfunction and impacts salivary gland stem cell phenotype. PNAS Nexus, 1(2), pgac056.
- Suture Stenting After Sialendoscopy: A Novel Technique That Reduces Risk of Recurrent Parotitis.
  Finegersh, A., Chang, J., Lee, Y.-J. J., & Sirjani, D. (2023). Suture Stenting After Sialendoscopy: A Novel Technique That Reduces Risk of Recurrent Parotitis. The Laryngoscope.
- 3D Printing for the Development of Palatal Defect Prosthetics.
  Calderon, C., Golzar, A., Marcott, S., Gifford, K., Napel, S., Fleischmann, D., … Sirjani, D. (2024). 3D Printing for the Development of Palatal Defect Prosthetics. Federal Practitioner : for the Health Care Professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS, 41(Suppl 2), S3–S7.
- Comorbid Depression in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Compared With Other Cancers.
  Martinez, M. C., Finegersh, A., Baik, F. M., Holsinger, F. C., Starmer, H. M., Orloff, L. A., … Chen, M. M. (2024). Comorbid Depression in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Compared With Other Cancers. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery.

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The best hospital ever. From my surgeries to follow up visits, Stanford is top notch! From the parking staff to the janitors I am always treated with care and kindness. The grounds and surrounding areas are well kept and tidy.

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Great experience from checkin, PA and doctors.

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Very professional

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Way beyond very good!

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All were very professional

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Why only very good? Why not one million stars?

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Thank you for your time and for answering my questions.

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Most excellent physician I have ever had! He and his team are extremely professional, competent, talented with kindness, compassion, and genuine desire to help me in unusual ways! Cannot praise him enough! I prayed to find the best surgeon and my prayer was answered! Dr. Sirjani and his team are a gem for Stanford!

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Everyone is professional, personable, proficient, and caring. Everyone!

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I think Dr. Sirjani is very experienced and knowledgeable in ENT surgery. Conversations with him are detailed and easy to follow. I think he is genuinely committed to my good health.

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Dr Thai, Dr Sirjani & his team- very professional and knowledgeable; did an excellent review of my salivary gland issue

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Excellent Surgeon, doctor. communicates well.

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Spoke directly to the issue, offered overview of treatment plan/after care

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greatest surgeon there is

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The best

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Everything was just perfectly

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He is an excellent surgeon and communicates well. He is straightforward and explains things using plain language. His style puts me at ease.

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Took the time

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A very caring environment starting @ check in

Mar 2023

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Excellent doctor. Understands my concern. Willing to explain surgery in detail - nice of him.

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Very clear and thorough

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Doctor Davud Sirjani was a joy to talk to. Both my wife and I greatly appreciated the conversation with Dr. Sirjani and knowledge about my condition he was able to share. He confirmed the surgery and treatment path we are in with the UCSF team is exactly what he would be doing. We look forward to sharing the pathology report and calling his office in 5 years. Thank you!!

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Informative and precise as to putting procedures in motion

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Heâ€™s friendly and comforting yet in a professional manner. He shows compassion that will ease oneâ€™s anxiety, like mine.

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Dr. Sanjani is generous with his time and communicates high interest in my medical care.

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Monika is the best nurse ever! Doctor sirjani is very skilled, and knowledgeable, such a great person.

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Dr Sirjani is great .

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Dr. Sirjani is the best, top notch. Easy to understand instructions and discussions.

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Dr Sirjani is world class! The best there is

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Dr Sirjani is a wonderful doctor. He listening, explaining and taking care of his patients very careful.

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Thorough Professional Competent

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My Partner and I were very impressed with the doctor and his team of experts.

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Dr. Sirjani is a very skilled surgeon. He is knowledgeable, confident and reassuring.

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Dr. Sirjani was excellent

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dr. Sirjani is a brilliant doctor

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The doctor did an excellent job in describing my case and recommending the appropriate plan moving forward. Highly commendable work!!

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I was very satisfied with everyone especially my Doctor. Very professional.

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I am very pleased with the excellent care.

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He came in with the full knowledge of my case. He asked for and studied everything previous to my visit. He was excellent at community symptoms and solutions in terms I could easily follow and asked if I had any questions.

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I thought Dr. Sirjani was friendly, caring, knowledgeable, professional.

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Both Doctor and NP are superb

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Thank you Dr. Sirjani for your kindness of seeing me even I came very late because of our delayed flight and traffic i.

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Always very good.

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Like him a lot. He saved my life.

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Doctor Sirjani was completely present and cheerful. He answered all my questions.

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Dr. Sirrjani provided excellent care. ,

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Thorough

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He is a kind and caring person. I felt very comfortable entrusting my healthcare to him.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Sirjani is excellent and it is always a pleasure to see him and his staff.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very professional and informative

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is an excellent doctor!

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent and Professional Services

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani gave me the best possible outcome imaginable. I am eternally grateful.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Sirjani is the worldâ€™s best

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctors and Nurse Monika are superb.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone is very friendly and professional.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr.had good bedside manner

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great as usual. Thanks .

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very professional, personable, and knowledgeable!!

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

An excellent surgeon and follow-up care provider with a very professional staff

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is an excellent Dr. and surgeon. He's very skilled, approachable and devoted to his patients. I received the most excellent care!

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani, Dr. Oliviera, RN Moniha, MA Shellcey the GREATEST team ever! They made me feel so comfortable and confident in my care! I left feeling respected, cared for, important and thankful for them!

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Heâ€™s incredibly skilled. Willing to explain situations.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

First Stanford health provider to provide good service

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He seemed very knowledgeable and appeared to have all options on hand for discussion

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent doctor! I highly recommend

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Efficient, clear, personable as was the whole team.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very thorough and friendly provider and staff.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was glad to meet Dr. Sirjani and look forward to working with him and his team.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Knowledgeable and professional.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Always very efficient and professional

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you for explaining my health issues so I can do a follow up appointment with my doctor locally

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani and his staff seem very well organized and efficient. Also seem extremely competent and experienced.

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

ABSOLUTELY!! Dr Sirjani is very experienced and an excellent surgeon

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani was outstanding. His questions, observations and clearness were very needed.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you for everything you did for me Dr. Sirjani. I really appreciate your care and attention to detail.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Davud Sirjani is (Very professional)

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Best surgeon on the planet

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

very easy to understand, I feel confident in the procedure he will be performing

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Listened and communicated clearly.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT DOCTOR

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I find Dr. Sirjani listens well, answers questions and explains options and risks. Very knowledgeable, thorough and professional. Also very aware he is speaking to a human.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Davud was great.

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very kind and understanding. His staff was patient. Everyone explained my options to me and will schedule me for follow ups in the future so I don't forget a year from now. I really appreciate that.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

My first visit was a wonderful experience. Dr. Sirjani very CARING, tender, polite, took his time, explain w/detail, felt comfortable, cared for as an individual. 1. Dr.

Jan 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. seemed knowledgeable & concerned asked good questions. Wish I had more time.

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I'm very happy to have a provider as Dr. Sirjani. He listen, answer to me very clear also very concern about my health and problem. He is a great provider.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani was very kind and excellent dr. He went over my surgery in detail and answered all my question and went over what to expect. I had a very successful outcome. I am very grateful.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani was very kind and gave me detailed inform. on my surgery and positive outcomes and solutions. he patiently answered all my questions.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is one of the WORLD'S finest, skilled physicians, he exceeds all expectations!

Jun 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I hae the highest respect for Dr. Sirjani. The surgery was also incredibly well done.

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is the best surgeon I have ever met, and I have met many. He came to the consultation fully prepared and he answered all my questions before I had a chance to ask them. When I emailed him with additional questions as a result of reading his after - visit notes, he tried to call me numerous times to make sure I was reassured.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani and his staff gave me the best medical visiting experience. Clearly explained the issue and treatment options.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I would always encourage all to go to Stanford.

Dec 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

All the nurses, resident doctors are great. Ms. Monika Kurzymski is so very helpful and responds to all my concerns and questions. Dr. David Sirjani is such an exceptional surgeon. He's so great and so thankful for him and all the nurses.

Nov 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Very thankful to Dr. Sirjani, not sure it would have gone as well without his fight for my good life. May have lost parts of my face that were unnecessary.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Top tier medical appointment!

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is amazing. So caring, personal, listens to your concerns, excellent bedside manners on top of his expertise and skills as a surgeon. I'm so thankful I picked him to operate on me.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Attentive, understanding, knowledgeable, & caring.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Can't thank Doctor Sirjani enough for his knowledge in my care, not sure what would have happened if we didn't have him on our side.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani thoroughly explained the procedure and put me at ease. He answered all of my questions and treated me with respect.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is excellent as well as his assistant.

Jul 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Highly technical, strong, expertise, very knowledgeable.

Jul 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I'm so lucky & very satisfy to have this provider to take care of my illness. He is friendly, open heart and deeply concern about my ill.

Jul 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Great care - The best!

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is amazing. Explained everything in a manner I could understand. Felt he had my best interests at heart.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Great care!

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor & all of his staff were great!

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

All of staff has always been great!

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Again, the BEST.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent exam & time spent discussing my oral lichen planus condition.

Jan 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I'm very lucky & satisfy to have this provider to taking care of my health & my illness. He is so great. I am 100% confidence in him.

Jan 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I could rate it as "very good" also.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

What a great experience. Dr. Sirjani made me feel at ease from the start. His confidence and knowledge was very comforting.

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent service - was very detailed in describing my condition & concerns.

Sep 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent dr. and students. They took the time to discuss my options. DID NOT make me feel rushed.

Jul 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

From the med tech, medical student, nurse & Dr. Sirjani - all were terrific.

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is an excellent care provider. He is direct with the patient to inform them of what is needed to take care of their condition.

May 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani, Dr. Oakland and nurse Monika Kurzymski provided excellent support.

May 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I have been seeing Dr. Sirjani for 9 years. He's the best! His help was life changing for me. Surgery and support pulled me through and I just want to say without his help things could have turned out different. I'm now cancer free! He's the best!

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani & team are A+.

Feb 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I love and trust my provider. He listened and explained very clear, reminding me each time what I need to do in urgent cases before my leaving.

Jan 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is the world's best!

Nov 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good service.

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

My case was difficult. Dr. Sirjani was amazing!

Aug 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Does not spend adequate time with the patient. He rushes the visit and has never took the time to let the patient give him answer. DOCTOR NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN AND NOT RUSH THROUGH VISIT!!

Aug 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Outstanding - compassionate.

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirijand is a rare combination of brilliance, ability, empathy, and friendliness.

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

FELT VISIT WAS RUSHED!

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Best car provider I spoke about my problem very competent and lot of experience.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent.

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is one of the most outstanding physician in the WORLD!

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

This was annual check up, so some of these questions don't apply any more.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Like I said before Dr. Sirjani and his staff were the greatest.

Dec 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Best care, ever!

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Would highly recommend.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is an awesome doctor. I am lucky I got to see him.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is an amazing doctor and I am VERY thankful to be in his care. He is a skilled surgeon and shows deep care for his patients. Stanford Health Care is LUCKY to have him, and I am even more fortunate he has been my doctor!

Aug 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Very satisfied with care & info given.

Aug 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

The best service/help that I could receive.

Jun 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is an excellent surgeon and a very compassionate physician.

Apr 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

By the end of my appointment, there were four people in the small room. It was pretty overwhelming. Everyone was great - it's just a lot for a new patient to deal with. I don't know who the third medical person was; possibly a student?

Apr 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

There is no one better than Dr. D Sirjani!

Mar 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

He has been very responsive to questions made on the MyHealth website message facility.

Mar 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

You have to many patients for to few doctors.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

All very good.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Could not have been happier w/Dr. Sirjani my problem was his speciality and it was obvious.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sinjani is excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent and kind. I am very glad to be under his care.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good.

Jan 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is the best! Listens to and answers both ME and my WIFE.

Dec 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

My family and I LOVE Dr. SIRJANI I have complete confidence in Dr. Sirjani in every possible way. He genuinely cares for my well-being and interest in his field.

Nov 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

This visit my care provider was mostly Dr. Ameet Grewal.

Nov 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

My confidence in Dr. Sirjani is very high and I feel secure in his treatment and concern for me!

Sep 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

A great consultation on a developing malignant tumor.

Sep 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Promised to call her follow up re. results of any previous MRI, to date no one has called.

Jul 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani and others always leave me with an feeling of relief and personal care that come from ex. care.

Jun 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Good: PA came after 45 minutes in waiting room and started examination. Bad: He seems have not read any of my medical history doctor; came and spent 10 minutes after PA reported him.

Mar 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

We are so lucky to be in Dr. Sirjani's care.

Jan 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani David is an excellent doctor. Good experience.

Jan 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I feel really relieved that Doctor Sirjani is doing my surgery.

Dec 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

He is very courteous & I'm very well confident to get well.

Dec 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani is awesome!

Dec 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Very attentive and professional.

Oct 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Though the PA's I saw were compassionate, Dr. Sirjani poked me and prodded me right where I had surgery only 10 days earlier and when I expressed pain, he acted like I shouldn't and told me I should go to 'pain management!'

Oct 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

For the first time, Dr. Sirjani seemed a bit stressed out; he was obviously running behind schedule.

Oct 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

I saw many people - everyone excellent except for slight problem with the doctor in training who did the biopsy.

Aug 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani very kind, informative and I felt like he cared about myself & my problem!!! Was prompt and efficient.

Aug 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

Mar 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Sirjani has been wonderful in every way.

Feb 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

I have full and complete trust in Dr. Sirjani.

Feb 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

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