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Avanti Verma, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology) at Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in head and neck surgical oncology, thyroid and salivary diseases, and advanced reconstructive techniques. Her clinical practice emphasizes minimally invasive robotic surgery and functional/aesthetic outcomes. Dr. Verma completed her medical degree at New York University School of Medicine (2014), residency in Otolaryngology at NYU, and fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Emory University. She is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital and the Head and Neck Cancers Program.
Research interests focus on head and neck oncology, including chemoradiation effects, papillomatosis, and surgical outcomes. Her work has been published in journals like The Laryngoscope and Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. She received the Gold Humanism Honor Society award during residency for excellence in clinical care and empathy.
Key affiliations include Yale Cancer Center, VA Connecticut Healthcare, and multiple clinical sites across Connecticut. Dr. Verma prioritizes patient education about surgical processes and recovery, particularly in complex cancer cases where cosmetic and functional outcomes are critical.
