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Dr. Sassan Alavi, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 61
Dr. Sassan Alavi, MD
4.1 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Sassan Alavi, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 61
Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients
 

Overview

Dr. Sassan Alavi, MD works in Encinitas, CA as a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist.
They are board certified in Otolaryngology. At present, Dr. Alavi has received an average rating of 4.1 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Alavi also speaks Persian. Dr. Alavi practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas in Encinitas, CA.

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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas
    354 Santa Fe Dr # 100, Encinitas, CA 92024

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4.1
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Jun 15, 2018
I had my 1 month follow-up appointment for my Breast Lift and Augmentation and I am so happy with my results. I've been doing my research on board certified plastic surgeons for more than 10 years and have had some consultations (to include consultations that I had to pay for)! My consultation with Dr. Alavi was free, but after I met with him I would have paid to do it again. He really took his time to listen to me. I thought that I knew exactly what I wanted from the cc's to the incision. I'm s
Lani B in San Diego — Jun 15, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Persian
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • Amer Acad Cosm Surg|University CA
    2001
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Dr. Alavi has a star rating of 4.1/5 and has been reviewed 13 times.

Dr. Alavi is board certified in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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