Philip Zald, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat
Head & Neck Surgery
503-488-2400
Areas of Focus: 
Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Functional Nasal & Sinus Surgery
Migraine in Otolaryngology
Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery for Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Head Neck Ultrasound & Needle Biopsy
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About Me

I offer compassionate, experienced, evidence-based, medical and surgical care that is tailored to the unique preferences and circumstances of individual patients.

- Philip Zald, MD

As an otolaryngologist, Dr. Zald enjoys being able to offer both medical and surgical treatment options for patients across the lifespan who present with a diverse range of medical conditions. He finds it gratifying to be able to provide rapid resolution for acute, severe, or life-threatening illness. Dr. Zald is also very grateful to have frequent opportunities to form long-term relationships with patients who are faced with the challenges of managing chronic conditions that require ongoing, collaborative care.

Other Interests: 

Outside of work, Dr. Zald enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor recreation, wind sports, aviation, reading, and travel. He also likes to keep up with the latest developments in otolaryngology.

My Work

Office Locations: 
Ear, Nose & Throat Northeast
Hospitals Served: 
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Providence Portland Medical Center
Specialties: 
Ear, Nose & Throat
Head & Neck Surgery
Areas of Focus: 
Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Functional Nasal & Sinus Surgery
Migraine in Otolaryngology
Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery for Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Head Neck Ultrasound & Needle Biopsy
Thyroid Surgery

Education & Honors

Board Certification: 
Otolaryngology – Board Certified
Education & Training: 
  • Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, 2010
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 2005
  • Bachelor of Science with Distinction, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1996
Honors: 
  • Core Research Grant, American Society for Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2008
  • First Place, Schleuning Memorial Competition, Oregon Academy of Otolaryngology, 2008
  • Triological Society Resident Travel Award, 2008
Publications: 
  • Zald PB. Septal swell body treatment by transmucosal, incisionless radiofrequency reduction. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology. 2020 Jun;31(2):e1-e6
  • Carroll SR, Zald PB, Soler ZM, Milczuk HA, Trune DR, MacArthur CJ. Innate immunity gene single nucleotide polymorphisms and otitis media. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2012 Apr. PMID: 22494793
  • Fowlkes J, Zald PB, Andersen P. Management of complete esophageal stricture after treatment of head and neck cancer using combined anterograde retrograde esophageal dilation. Head Neck. 2011 Aug 30. Doi: 10.1002/hed.21826. PMID: 22127917
  • Zald PB, Weber SM, Schindler J. Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the subglottic larynx: a case report and review of the literature. Ear Nose Throat J. 2010 Apr;89(4):E27-32. Review. PMID: 20397134
  • Zald PB, Andersen PE. Fatal central venous air embolism: A rare complication of esophageal dilation by rendezvous. Head Neck. 2011 Mar;22(3):441-4. Doi:10.2002/hed.21304. PMID: 19953633
  • Randall GJ, Zald PB, Cohen JI, Hamilton BE. Contrast-enhanced MDCT characteristics of parathyroid adenomas. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009 Aug;193(2):W139-43. PMID: 19620416
  • Zald PB, Hamilton BE, Larsen ML, Cohen JI. The role of computed tomography for localization of parathyroid adenomas. Laryngoscope. 2008 Aug;118(8). PMID: 18528308
  • Kang JS, Tian JH, Pan PY, Zald PB, Li C, Deng C, Sheng ZH. Docking of axonal mitochondria by syntaphilin controls their mobility and affects short-term facilitation. Cell. 2008 Jan 11;132(1):137-48. PMID: 18191227
  • Zald PB, Ghaheri B, Hamilton B, Cohen J. Radiology Quiz Case 1: Carotid sheath parathyroid adenoma. Arch Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg. 2007 Jun;133(6):614,616-7. PMID: 17576915
  • Cai QL, Knight JS, Verma SC, Zald P, Robertson ES. EC5S ubiquitin complex is recruited by KSHV latent antigen LANA for degradation of the VHL and p53 tumor suppressors. PloS Pathog. 2006 Oct;2(10):e116. PMID: 17069461
Volunteer Activities: 
  • Youth Sports Coach
  • Cub Scout Leader
  • Local Parks Volunteer
Other Activities: 
  • Oregon Academy of Otolaryngology – Board Member, Past President