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Patricia Loftus is an Associate Professor in the Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery division at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specializing in nasal and sinus disorders. She obtained her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed residency/fellowship training at Montefiore Medical Center and Emory University Hospital.
- Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Internship & Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center
- Fellowship: Emory University Hospital - Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Dr. Loftus focuses on Eustachian tube dysfunction in allergic contexts, fungal sinusitis, and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Her clinical expertise spans nasal and sinus surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, and management of cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
Recent research highlights include studies on in-office diagnostic techniques for eosinophilic rhinosinusitis, transcutaneous antifungal delivery for orbital fungal sinusitis, and long-term outcomes of posterior nasal nerve ablation for rhinitis. She has contributed to international consensus guidelines on allergic rhinitis.
Professional memberships include the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Rhinologic Society, and North American Skull Base Society.
