Aria Jafari, MD

Sinus and Skull Base Surgeon @uwmedicine. Researcher of the sinus👃🏽-brain 🧠 connection, cognition, 👃🏽👁 outcomes and health disparities in rhinology.

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Great week at the Columbia Endoscopic Course in New York.

Enjoyed presenting on TONES and spending time in the dissection lab with colleagues from otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and neurosurgery. Multidisciplinary collaboration remains one of the most rewarding aspects of orbital and skull base surgery.

One of the highlights of the course was the opportunity to learn alongside faculty and participants from around the world, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to complex surgical challenges.

Thank you to the organizers, faculty, and participants for an outstanding course.

#TONES #Rhinology #OrbitalSurgery #ENT @ColumbiaOto @TedSchwartz13 @oto_uw

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Interesting study from Dr. Lee and colleagues @UCLA_ENT linking air pollution exposure to distinct inflammatory patterns in CRS. I had the opportunity to comment on the findings for this Medscape feature. Exciting work at the intersection of environmental health and precision rhinology. 👃🚗🚞🚦

https://t.co/uzflZa7Lz5

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

@uwmnewsroom @UWMedicine @oto_uw Proud to be a part of Oliver’s journey. Watching him turn his condition into something so creative has been incredible.

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Proud to share Oliver’s story—a 16-year-old patient of mine navigating chronic sinusitis.

After treatment improved his sleep and partially restored smell, he built a “bionic nose” to detect spoiled food—earning science fair recognition.

“Sometimes it feels like a superpower.”

https://t.co/0bKvuKM29w

[University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS @oto_uw]

Oliver Cho, 16, worked with @AriaJafariMD at the UW Sinus Clinic to manage chronic sinusitis. Inspired by his experience, he created a “bionic nose” to detect spoiled food—earning science fair recognition. From @uwmnewsroom - https://t.co/ZKxdXgQ3Vr

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Great time at the North American Skull Base Society meeting in San Diego last weekend.

Honored to present cases on the endoscopic management of orbital tumors and join conversations on building multidisciplinary skull base programs.

Always great reconnecting with former fellows, meeting future trainees, and catching up with colleagues advancing the field.

@uwoto @UWNeurosurgery @NASBSorg

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Truly honored to be recognized by the UW School of Medicine Class of 2024 with the Outstanding Research Mentor Award. Watching students grow as scientists and find joy in discovery is one of the best parts of this work. 👃🥸@uwsomwwami @oto_uw #mentorship

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Key points:
• TIVA shortens PACU stay; nasal packing prolongs it
• Migraine, depression, anxiety negatively impact recovery
• PO acetaminophen in PACU may boost at-home recovery

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Thrilled to share our new publication in IFAR on early recovery after endoscopic endonasal surgery! 📄✨

https://t.co/GkR6usa9rl

Proud of our medical student contributors — @felixfpenny, Katherine Mozingo, and Abdullah Bhurgri — whose dedication powered this project. The future of Rhinology research is bright with trainees like these. 👏 @oto_uw

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

New AJRA review (multi-institutional): Race & ethnicity shape CRSwNP endotypes. West ≈ Th2; Asia ≈ mixed/Th1/Th17 (shifting). Time to broaden research & improve care for all patients. @oto_uw @UCLA
https://t.co/EeErVuwly3

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Big weekend for UW Rhinology at @AmRhinoSociety Meeting in Indy! Proud of our students, residents & fellows for incredible research and presentations — and thrilled that UW took home the 2025 ARS FilmFESStival Award! 🏆 @oto_uw
Here’s to the past, present & future of UW Rhinology!

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Honored to join the ASOPRS Oculofacial Podcast with Drs. @TedSchwartz13 & Kyle Godfrey to discuss transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES)—an exciting, innovative, multidisciplinary approach transforming patient care. @ASOPRS @oto_uw
Listen here: https://t.co/wEkXwPLZjK #ASOPRS #SkullBase

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Incredibly proud of this talented group! Looking forward to sharing our research and celebrating their accomplishments at @AmRhinoSociety in Indianapolis! 🎉

[University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS @oto_uw]

🎉We’re proud to share our talented students & trainees who will be presenting their at the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) Annual Meeting, happening now! See you there!👏#UWOTO #ARS2025 #Rhinology #Otolaryngology #ENTresearch #FutureOfMedicine

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Thrilled to join the @ASOPRS Oculofacial Podcast with Drs. @TedSchwartz13 & Kyle Godfrey to discuss transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES)—an exciting, innovative, multidisciplinary approach transforming patient care. @oto_uw 🎙️Listen here: https://t.co/xwD2lGBIx9

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Honored to be included in Seattle Met’s Top Docs 2025 list. Grateful for the patients who trust me and the colleagues who make this work meaningful every day.

[University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS @oto_uw]

Big news! @seattlemet released its 2025 Top Doctors list and #UWOTO faculty were among the honorees!
This recognition reflects the incredible care and & dedication our team brings to patients every day.👏 Congrats to all!
#TopDoctors #UWMedicine #ClinicalExcellence #ProudTeam

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Collaboration at the lamina 🤝 Rhinology + Oculoplastics share a common wall—and shared expertise. Tumors here demand precision, teamwork, and innovation. UW Rhinology Fellow Dr. O’Neil 👃 with Dr. Zhang 👁️—amazing what we achieve together for patients. @oto_uw @NASBSorg @ASOPRS

[Aria Jafari, MD @AriaJafariMD]

Enjoyed reconnecting with friends and colleagues at the Summer Sinus Symposium in San Diego. Honored to speak on orbital management in sinonasal disease—always inspired by the energy and collaboration in this community. @AmRhinoSociety @oto_uw