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Karthik Rajasekaran, MD, FACS Physician

Director of Facial Trauma Director of Quality Improvement Education Head and Neck Oncologic & Reconstructive Surgeon Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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Languages spoken:

English
Tamil

Dr. Rajasekaran is employed by Penn Medicine.

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4.7out of 5

148 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

About Dr. Karthik Rajasekaran

Dr. Karthik Rajasekaran is a head & neck oncologic and reconstructive surgeon. He specializes in treating benign and malignant tumors of the nose, sinuses, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, thyroid, skin and salivary glands. Seeking to ensure the best possible care, Dr. Raj’s particular expertise is working with patients on individualized treatment plans.

Dr. Raj’s surgery skills encompass endoscopic, minimally invasive and traditional techniques. He also has special expertise in transoral robotic surgery (TORS), endoscopic approaches for skull base and nasal tumors, sentinel lymph node biopsy (a procedure to check whether cancer has spread), and state of the art reconstructive options following cancer surgery, injury from radiation therapy and trauma. He is committed to treating his patients as he would his own family and prides himself on being as accessible as possible to his patients.

Dr. Raj’s research interests include outcomes for patients treated with advanced head and neck cancer, decreasing opioid use in head and neck cancer patients, and investigating methods to optimize perioperative care. Dr. Raj has published numerous scientific publications and textbook chapters. His research has won several national awards and he also has been awarded several research grants. His most valuable asset is that he focuses on providing care in a patient centric and compassionate manner that meets the goals and values of his patients and their caregivers.

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Clinical Specialties

Specialty:

Otorhinolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngology

Programs & Centers:

Center for Head and Neck Cancer
Cranial Base Surgery Program
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Services
Rhinology Services
Thyroid Surgery Services
TransOral Robotic Surgery Program

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology, 2017

Clinical Expertise:

Adenocarcinoma of the Head and Neck
Airway Disorders
Alaryngeal Communication
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinosinusitis
Allergies
Anterior Nasal Drip
Arytenoid Dislocation
Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease
Balloon Sinuplasty
Blepharoptosis
Broken Nose (Nose Fracture)
Brow Droop
Brow Lift
Buccal Space Mass
Burn Reconstruction
Cancer of the Nasal Cavity
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak from Nose
Cheek Problems
Choking Sensation
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Chronic Sinus Infection
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Lip Surgery
Cleidocranial Dysostosis
Coarse Facial Features
Coblation for Tonsillectomy
Collagen Injection
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cosmetic Jaw Surgery
Cough
Craniosynostosis
Cricopharyngeal Achalasia
Cross Face Nerve Graft
CSF Leak Repair
Cyst of Sinuses
Da Vinci Head & Neck Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Dermal Fillers
Deviated Septum
Difficulty Speaking
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Digastric Muscle Transfer
Disorder of Ear Lobe
Dizziness
Double Chin
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Dysphonia
Ear and Temporal Bone Tumors
Ear Exam
Ear Fullness
Ear Mass
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Ectodermal Dysplasias
Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Obstruction
Ethmoidectomy
Eyelid Repair
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
Face Swelling
Facial Abscess
Facial Asymmetry
Facial Asymmetry Surgery
Facial Deformities
Facial Fracture
Facial Implants
Facial Lesion
Facial Nerve Disorders
Facial Nerve Graft
Facial Nerve Injury
Facial Nerve Palsy
Facial Nerve Schwannoma
Facial Pain
Facial Paralysis Reconstruction
Facial Paresis
Facial Reconstruction
Facial Rehabilitation
Facial Vein
Fine Needle Aspiration
Fissured Tongue
forehead lift
Forehead Nodule
Frenectomy
Frontalis Muscle Transfer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Glottic Stenosis
Goiter
Gold Eyelid Weight
Head and Neck Tumor Reconstruction
Head Mass
History of Pituitary Mass
Hoarseness
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertelorism
Hypoglossal Nerve Disease
Hypoglossal Nerve Injury
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator
Hypoglossal Nerve Transfers
Injection Medialization Laryngoplasty
Interposition Nerve Grafts
Inverted Papilloma
Jaw Bone Graft
Jaw Disorders
Jaw Reconstruction
Keloid Scar
Laryngeal Dysphagia
Laryngeal Dysplasia
Laryngeal Dystonia
Laryngeal Edema
Laryngeal Lesion
Laryngeal Leukoplakia
Laryngeal Papillomatosis
Laryngeal Polyps
Laryngeal Stenosis
Laryngectomy
Laryngitis
Laryngoscopy
Laryngotracheoplasty
Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty
Lefort Fracture
Lip Asymmetry
Lip Droop
Lip Surgery
Local Muscle Transfers
Ludwig's Angina
Lump in Throat
Mandibulectomy
Masseter-to-Facial Nerve Transfer
Maxillectomy
Maxillomandibular Advancement
Melanoma on Face
Micrognathia
Microsurgery
Microvascular Flap Reconstruction
Middle Ear Exploration
Mid-Face Lift
Midfacial Hypoplasia
Mouth Abscess
Mouth Bleeding
Nasal Cancer
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Nasal Crusting
Nasal Drainage
Nasal Endoscopy
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyps
Nasal Trauma
Nasoseptal Reconstruction
Neck Abscess
Neck Biopsy
Neck Cyst
Neck Lift
Neck Lymph Nodes
Neck Mass Excision
Neck Masses and Lumps
Neck Plastic Surgery
Neck Reconstruction
Neurofibromatosis
Neurologic Disorders of the Larynx
Nose Bleed
Nose Deformities
Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Odynophagia
Olfactory Nerve Disease
Oral Inflammation
Oral Lesions
Oral Pathology
Oropharyngeal Disorders
Osteoma
Otalgia
Paranasal Surgery
Parapharyngeal Abscess
Parapharyngeal Mass
Parathyroidectomy
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
Pharyngeal Flap Surgery
Pharyngeal Mass
Polyp of Cheek
Positional Vertigo
Post-Nasal Drip
Preauricular Fistula
Problems with Smell and Taste
Rasping of the Nasal Dorsum
Reconstruction of Ear
Reconstruction of Nose
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Rhinitis
Rhinorrhea
Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty
Salivary Duct
Salivary Gland Disorders
Salivary Gland Swelling
Scalp Transplant
Scar on Neck
Scratchy Voice
Septal Perforation
Septoplasty
Sialadenitis
Sialolithiasis
Sinonasal Carcinoma
Sinonasal Mucocele
Sinonasal Papilloma
Sinus and Nasal Mucoceles
Sinus Disorders
Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)
Sinus Mass
Sinus Polyp
Sinus Pressure
Sinus Surgery
Skin Fillers
Skin Resurfacing and Rejuvenation
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Endoscopy
Sleep-Related Hypoventilation
Small Ear Canal
Smell Disorders
Smile Restoration
Snoring
Speech Aid Prosthesis
Sphenoidectomy
Sphenoidotomy
Spots on Mouth
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin of Lip
Stomatitis
Stylohyoid Syndrome
Subglottic Stenosis
Submandibular Nodule
Submandibular Swelling
Swallowing Disorders
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Swollen Parotid
Swollen Throat
Swooshing Sound in Ears
Temporal Bone Fracture
Temporalis Muscle Transfers
Throat Abscess
Throat Disorders
Throat Drainage
Throat Mass
Thyroglossal Duct Disorders
Thyroid Nodules
Thyroidectomy
Tongue Mass
Tongue Pain
Tongue Swelling
Tonsil Removal Surgery (Tonsillectomy)
Tonsillar Abscess
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Tracheal Dilatation
Tracheal Stomal Stenosis
Tracheocutaneous Fistula
Tracheostomy Management
Transnasal Repair CSF Leak
Transoral Robotic Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Uprastomal and Tracheal Granulomas
Uvuloplasty
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
Vermilionectomy
Videostroboscopy
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Vocal Cord Issues
Vocal Cord Lesion
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Strain
Vocal Cord Surgery
Voice Disorders
Voice Prosthesis

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Practice Locations and Appointments

Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Washington Square

Penn Medicine Washington Square 18th Floor 800 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 800-789-7366 (PENN)
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A facility of Pennsylvania Hospital

Insurance Accepted

Aetna US Healthcare
Cigna
Cigna HealthSpring
Clover Health Plan
CVS Health
Devon Health Services (Americare)
eLAP Services
Gateway Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan
HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
HealthPartners
HealthPartners Medicare
HealthSmart

Highmark Blue Shield
Homestead Smart Health Plans
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Humana / Choicecare
Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)
Intergroup
Keystone First
Keystone First Medicare
Multiplan
NJ Medicaid
NJ Qualcare
Oxford Health Plan
PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare

PA Medicaid
PA Medicare
Preferred Health Care/LGH
Provider Partners Health Plan
Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
Remedy Partners at Penn Medicine
Tricare
United Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
US Family Health Plan
Veterans Choice Program

Education and Training

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, National American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, National American College of Surgeons, National American Head and Neck Society, National American Medical Association, National Gold Humanism Honor Society, National Northeast Ohio Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Society, Local

Hospital Affiliation

Dr. Rajasekaran is employed by Penn Medicine.

Hospital Privileges:

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Research

Selected Publications:

Rajasekaran K, Stubbs V, Chen J, Yalamanchi P, Cannady S, Brant J, Newman J: Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: A National Cancer Data Base Study Combined Otolaryngology Sections Meeting (COSM), Baltimore, MD : 2018.

Rajasekaran K, Yarpak N, Adelberg J, O'Malley B, Newman J, Cannady S, Chalian A, Rassekh C, Lin A, Lukens J, McClure S, Cohen R, Aggarwal C, Bauml J, Weinstein G: Transoral Robotic Surgery-Assisted Endoscopy with Primary Site Detection for Occult Mucosal Primaries- 2 Year Survival Combined Otolaryngology Sections Meeting, Baltimore, MD : 2018.

Yalamanchi P, Workman A, Thomas W, Rajasekaran K, Chalian A, Shanti R, Newman J, Cannady S: An Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes and Cost Free Osteocutaneous Fibula Flap for Reconstruction of Head and Neck Surgical Defects Combined Otolaryngology Sections Meeting (COSM), Baltimore, MD : 2018.

Rajasekaran K, Stubbs V, Chen J, Yalamanchi P, Cannady S, Brant J, Newman J: Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: A National Cancer Database Study Am J Otolaryngol S0196-0709 (18): 30043-7,2018.

Ranasinghe V, Lerner D, Rajasekaran K, Shanti R, Newman J, Cannady S: Uvular Metastisis of Renal Cell Carcinoma 27 years after Nephrectomy Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ : 2018.

19., Stubbs V, Rajasekaran K, Gigliotti A, Mahmoud A, Brody R, Newman J, Rassekh C, Weinstein G.: Management of the Airway for Transoral Robotic Supraglottic Partial Laryngectomy Frontiers in Oncology 8 : 312,2018.

Gomez D, Thakkar P, Rajasekaran K, Brody R, Shanti R, Newman J, Cannady S: Patient Characteristics as Predictors of Postoperative Complications in Free Flap Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meeting, San Diego, CA : 2017.

Chao T, Mahmoud A, Rajasekaran K, Mirza N: Medialization Thyroplasty with Tensor Fascia Lata. A Novel Approach for Reducing Post-Thyroplasty Complications Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meeting, San Diego, CA : 2017.

Rajasekaran K, Fritz M: Making Small from Big-Combining Rotation/Advancement and Composite Grafts for Management of Complex Nasal Defects Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meeting, Chicago, IL : 2016.

Rajasekaran K, Fritz M: Reconstruction of Central Palate Sparing Bilateral Lateral Maxillectomy Defect with Split Perforator Anterolateral Thigh Flap using a Minimal Access Approach Combined Otoalaryngologic Spring Meeting, Chicago, IL : 2016.

Academic Contact Info

800 Walnut St, 18th Floor
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215) 829-5180
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366 (PENN)

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