Marianne Abouyared

Marianne Abouyared, M.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the UC Davis School of Medicine. She specializes in head and neck surgery with expertise in skull base surgery, robotic surgery, microvascular reconstruction, and treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and head/neck cancers. Fluent in Spanish, she emphasizes a team-based approach where patients are integral to treatment decisions for both simple procedures and complex cancer surgeries.

Education and Training:

• B.A., Northwestern University (2009)
• M.D., University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2013)
• Internship in Otolaryngology, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital (2013-2014)
• Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital (2014-2018)
• Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine (2018-2019)

Research Focus: Dr. Abouyared investigates factors influencing head and neck cancer outcomes, with particular emphasis on wound healing, malnutrition, and sarcopenia's impact on reconstructive surgery. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research, exploring advanced techniques like fluorescence lifetime imaging for margin assessment and immunotherapy approaches for recurrent cancers. She prioritizes patient-centered outcomes and surgical innovation to enhance recovery and quality of life.

Publication Trends: Her 2017-2021 publications reveal consistent focus on optimizing head and neck cancer care through surgical innovation and systems analysis. Key themes include pandemic impacts on cancer treatment, microvascular flap outcomes related to nutritional status, intraoperative imaging advancements, and immunotherapy mechanisms. Her collaborative work spans clinical studies, technical reviews, and multidisciplinary trials addressing both surgical precision and broader healthcare challenges.

Professional Affiliations:

• Alpha Omega Alpha
• American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
• American Head and Neck Society
• American Medical Association