Aria Jafari, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at UW School of Medicine. Dr. Jafari is a fellowship-trained surgeon with expertise in the full spectrum of sinus and nasal disorders, including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, sinus tumors and cancers, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and disorders of taste and smell.

Dr. Jafari is committed to recognizing patients’ individual values and preferences towards a shared goal of improving their symptoms and quality-of-life. He strives to provide compassionate and evidence-based care, using cutting-edge and minimally invasive techniques. He believes that is a privilege to partner with patients, their families, and the exceptional team of providers at UW Medicine.

Dr. Jafari also collaborates with other surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery to access tumors in the brain and orbit and treat disorders of the tear duct (lacrimal) system.