Garani S. Nadaraja

Garani S. Nadaraja, MD serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with clinical practice at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland.

Her academic background includes:

• Medical Degree: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Internship: UCSF East Bay Department of Surgery and Kaiser Permanente Northern California
• Residency: Stanford University, CA
• Fellowship: University of California, San Diego, Rady Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Dr. Nadaraja focuses on comprehensive care for childhood ear, nose, and throat disorders including airway management, hearing loss interventions, and head/neck mass treatment. Her clinical expertise bridges surgical precision with developmental considerations unique to pediatric patients.

As an educator, she trains medical students, surgical residents, and fellows within UCSF's academic medical ecosystem, contributing to the next generation of otolaryngology specialists through hands-on clinical instruction.