Akina Tamaki, MD, FACS

Akina Tamaki, MD
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Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Head and Neck Cancer 
  • Head and Neck Reconstruction
  • Head and Neck 
  • Trauma Skin Cancers 
  • Melanoma 
  • Paragangliomas 
  • Salivary Gland Disease 
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease
  • Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
  • Zenker’s Diverticulum

Treatment Focus

I am passionate about delivering the best care for patients with cancers of the head and neck through a multidisciplinary team approach. It is a privilege to guide patients and their loved ones through surgery and post-operative treatment. I hope to contribute to the legacy of renowned care at Temple and Fox Chase.

Clinical Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    333 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone: 888-369-2427
  • Temple University Hospital - Main Campus
    3401 N. Broad Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19140
    Phone: 800-836-7536

Educational Background

  • MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
  • Fellowship, Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
  • Residency, Otolaryngology, Case Western Reserve University/ University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) 
  • American Head and Neck Society 
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • Society of University Otolaryngologists 
  • American College of Surgeons

Honors & Awards

  • Cleveland Magazine Best Doctors
  • Student Service Award, University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Cancer Research Training Award, National Institutes of Health

Research Interests

  • Clinical outcomes of various head and neck cancers
  • Improving outcomes in complex head and neck reconstruction
  • Medical education
  • Improving quality of care for head and neck cancer patients

Misc

My research interests focus on improving the lives of patients requiring complex head and neck reconstruction. By studying clinical outcomes and healthcare delivery, I can also ensure that we are providing the best care possible. I also find it very important to be involved in medical education to teach the next generation of medical students, residents, and surgeons.

Selected Publications

My NCBI

Additional Publications

Ali SA, Tamaki A, Thuener JE, Li S, Fowler N, Lavertu P, Teknos TN, Rezaee RP. Technological advancements in head and neck free tissue transfer reconstruction. Plast Aesthet Res. 2021;8:351.

Book Chapters 

1. Thuener J, Tamaki A, Fowler N. Chapter 3: Carcinoma of the buccal mucosa. Head and Neck Cancer: Principles of Management and Reconstruction 2nd Edition. 2019. 3/23/2024 Akina Tamaki 11 

2. Tamaki A, Abdulaziz A, Prevedello D, Carrau RL, Kang SY. Endoscopic Cranial Base Free Flap Reconstruction. Techniques and Key Points of Endoscopic Cranial Base Reconstruction. 2020.

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