Practice Locations

  • UC San Diego Health – Medical Offices North
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMClosed Today Closed Today
    200 W. Arbor Drive
    San Diego, CA 92103
    US
  • UC San Diego Medical Center
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    200 W. Arbor Drive
    San Diego, CA 92103
    US
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About Sapideh Gilani, MD, FACS

Sapideh Gilani, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist who specializes in treating disorders of the nose and sinuses, as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She cares for patients with a wide range of conditions that affect the face, head and neck, including facial trauma or fractures, nasal obstruction, nasal trauma or fractures, and sinusitis. Dr. Gilani performs endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal surgery, rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty.

As an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Dr. Gilani instructs medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles and her work has appeared in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Gilani cared for patients as part of the otolaryngology team at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston. She was also an instructor in otology and laryngology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Gilani completed a residency in otolaryngology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she also earned her medical degree.

She is board certified in otolaryngology, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Head and Neck Surgery.

Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted

Medical Degree

  • Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Residency

  • Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Gender

  • Female

Date Joined Staff

  • 2015-12-01

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

  • Facial Trauma and Fractures
  • Nasal Trauma and Fractures
  • Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Hearing Loss
  • Sinusitis
  • Nasal Surgery
  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Smell Loss (Anosmia)
  • Loss of Taste (Hyposmia)
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
  • ENT