Practice Contact Information
UC San Diego
3855 Health Sciences Drive
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San Diego
California
92037
United States
Phone:
Email:
Web Site: https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/11792/ent-head-and-neck-(otolaryngology)-cancer
Areas of surgical specialization
Head and Neck Surgeon
Biography/Statement
Charley Coffey is a board-certified otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained head and neck cancer surgeon who specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with a broad range of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. He is Chief of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at UC San Diego Health and Chief of Head & Neck Surgery at the San Diego VA.
Dr. Coffey’s surgical practice includes management of tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, neck, and skull base, as well as skin cancers of the face and neck. Where appropriate, he is able to employ minimally invasive techniques to minimize post-operative morbidity, including transoral robotic surgery, laser microsurgery, and endoscopic surgery. Dr. Coffey has particular interest in salivary gland function, including prevention and management of xerostomia in head & neck cancer patients and the use of minimally-invasive techniques to treat patients with obstructive salivary disorders.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Coffey is dedicated to medical education. He is co-director of the UC San Diego Surgery Core Clerkship, serves as faculty of numerous medical school courses, and participates in curriculum design and review for the UC San Diego School of Medicine, UC San Diego Division of Otolaryngology, and the American Head & Neck Society.
Dr. Coffey completed a head and neck surgery fellowship at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a residency in otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Coffey is board certified in otolaryngology. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Clinical Trials
Bibliography
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