Clinical Interests
- 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
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
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.
Education
- MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Training
- 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
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology
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
Awards and Honors
- 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
About Me
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.
Patient Comments
I contacted Dr Tamaki on the portal and she contacted me the very next day.Very concerned and most helpful to her patients.
Dr Tamaki and her nurse and resident were kind and knowledgeable and explained everything to me. I am so happy Dr Tamaki is at Fox Chase.
Nurse [...], [...], and Dr. Tamaki were all very nice and personable. I felt seen and heard. They were all very easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable during my first visit. Thank you for being kind :)
Assistant spent more time with me than the Doctor. Doctor spent 5 minutes with me.
My doctor left this hospital and I was assigned another I was a little concerned because I liked my doctor. I now feel more relaxed about changing doctors because I felt good with my new doctor. She made me feel relaxed and listen to me and explained everything to me.