
Overview
Kevin J. Contrera, MD, MPH, received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Cleveland Clinic before pursuing fellowships in advanced head & neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Contrera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Glossectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Sinus Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 79 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Glossectomy.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.
Matthew E. Spector, MD, FACS, completed his medical school training at Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University in Chicago. He then went on to the University of Michigan where he completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction. He was on faculty at the University of Michigan for 10 years where he served as the Director of the Head and Neck Oncology Program and Associate Director of the Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship. Dr. Spector is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Glossectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.
University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Shadyside
Steven B. Chinn, MD, specializes in otolaryngology and is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC East. Dr. Chinn completed his fellowship at the University of Texas, residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center and medical degree at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Chinn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Glossectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.
Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.
Shaum Sridharan, MD, graduated from the University of Texas where he also received his medical degree. He completed his residency in otolaryngology at New York University before pursuing dual fellowships in head and neck oncology at the University of South Carolina and Laryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sridharan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Glossectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Glossectomy, and Mastoidectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- GlossectomyDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Glossectomy.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Hearing LossDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- Palatopharyngeal IncompetenceDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.
- Sinus CancerDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LaryngectomyDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.



