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Kourosh Parham, MD, PhD

Ear, Nose, and Throat/Otolaryngology|

Otolaryngology Surgery

Speaks: English, Persian

Care Provided

Specialties

Subspecialties

  • Dysphagia
  • Esophageal Disease
  • Nasal/Sinus Disease
  • Parathyroid Tumors
  • Thyroid Carcinoma
  • Thyroid Nodules and Disorders
  • Thyroid/Parathyroid Disorders

Locations

Ear, Nose and Throat/Otolaryngology

UConn Health

Outpatient Pavilion, 6th Floor East

263 Farmington Avenue

Farmington, CT 06030

GPS: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT

860-679-2804
clinic

Education & Training

Education
  1. MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Medicine - 2000
  2. BS, Northern Illinois University, Biological Sciences and Psychology - 1985
  3. PhD, Northern Illinois University, Psychology, Biopsychology Emphasis - 1989
  4. MA, Northern Illinois University, Psychology, Biopsychology Emphasis - 1987
  5. A.S., College of Lake County, Science - 1982
Internship
  1. General Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 2001
Residency
  1. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 2005
Fellowship
  1. Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Laboratory of Duck O. Kim, D.Sc., University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 1991
  2. University Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Connecticut - 1998
Board Certification
  1. Otolaryngology

Honors & Awards

  1. 2023 - Society of University Otolaryngologists Under-represented in Medicine Grant - I secured an annually recurring grant to fund two URIM medical student away-rotation scholarships. - Medtronic
  2. 2021 - Alpha Omega Alpha Election - AOA Honor Medical Society
  3. 2021 - Serum prestin as a biomarker for tinnitus - American Tinnitus Association
  4. 2020 - Diagnostic Reagents and Methods Specific to Inner Ear Disorders - US Patent Office
  5. 2019 - Diagnostic Reagents and Methods Specific to Inner Ear Disorders - European Patent Office
  6. 2017 - Pre-Proof of Concept Grant. “Developing a Cytometric Bead Assay for Prestin – a Circulatory Biomarker for Sensorineural Hearing Loss” - Office of the Vice President for Research, UCONN,

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

186 Ratings, 174 Reviews

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  • 5

    August 4, 2025

    It's always a great experience at UConn Health which is why I come back. The check-in process with staff is efficient and Dr Kourosh is great.

  • 5

    August 4, 2025

    Very good care w/ respect and dignity!

  • 5

    August 4, 2025

    Doctor PARHAM was so incredibly kind and knowledgeable and took care of my ear issue in good time and with care. Thank you!

  • 4

    July 30, 2025

    Very good visit in general HOWEVER, not enough prognosis discussion regarding my condition