Ilya Likhterov

Dr. Ilya Likhterov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His primary affiliation is with the School of Medicine, specializing in head and neck oncology, thyroid surgery, and reconstructive surgery.

His research focuses on surgical outcomes in head and neck cancers, including microvascular reconstruction techniques, tumor invasion patterns, and quality-of-life assessments post-treatment. Key areas of interest include thyroid neoplasms, surveillance imaging strategies, and patient-centered functional outcomes.

Dr. Likhterov has contributed over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2004, with recent work emphasizing post-treatment surveillance, surgical innovation, and interdisciplinary care in head and neck oncology. His studies frequently involve collaborations with institutions like the UCSF Head and Neck Research Network and the Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Notable contributions include developing functional outcome questionnaires for head and neck cancer patients and investigating the role of BMI in post-surgical complications. He actively participates in clinical guideline improvements and ethical discussions on thyroid carcinoma reclassification.