About Jason V. Tassel, MD

Dr. Jason Van Tassel is a San Diego native and attended San Diego State University, graduating with Honors, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1992. In addition to his undergraduate studies, Dr. Van Tassel worked as a research assistant at Hybritech Incorporated investigating the optimization of manufacturing processes related to monoclonal antibody test assays. During his undergraduate studies, he also worked as a physics instructor for the Healthcare Career Opportunity Program to provide educational assistance to underprivileged students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Dr. Van Tassel attended the prestigious Georgetown University School of Medicine located in Washington DC. He graduated with Honors in 1997 being admitted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He was then accepted into the Head and Neck Surgery Residency program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences headed by world renowned Dr. James Suen. He completed one year of general surgery residency and four years of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Residency. Upon completion of his residency, he joined the faculty at the University of California Irvine in the Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery completing a fellowship in 2003. He is currently board certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.