Tamara N. Chambers

Tamara N. Chambers, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor (Part-Time) of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine. She serves as Associate Director of Culture and Engagement at Keck Medicine of USC. Her research focuses on surgical outcomes, healthcare disparities in otolaryngology, medical education innovation, and equity in healthcare systems.

Dr. Chambers has received multiple awards for teaching and mentoring, including the USC Faculty Mentoring Award (2020), Triologic Society Clinical Fundamentals Award (2018), and repeated teaching excellence recognitions from her department. Her work emphasizes improving access to care for underserved populations and advancing surgical techniques through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Her publications explore topics such as HPV epidemiology in head and neck cancers, AI-driven diagnostic tools, and wellness initiatives for surgical trainees. She has contributed to studies comparing surgical outcomes across hospital types and optimizing preoperative imaging protocols for parathyroid adenomas.

Key professional activities include leadership in residency education, equity-focused policy development, and advocacy for healthcare worker safety. Dr. Chambers collaborates with LAC+USC Medical Center and other institutions to address systemic challenges in otolaryngology care delivery.