The 20 Best Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) Doctors Near Me in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) near Cedar Rapids, IA. Of these, 13 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Office

    1815 1st Ave SE Ste 100, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Morris is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Bowen's Disease, and Extramammary Paget Disease.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Radiation Oncology

    Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Marquardt is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Marquardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Radiation Oncology

    Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wook Lee is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Intraductal Papilloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

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    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Pci Audiology Clinic

    901 8th Ave SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shane Gailushas is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Gailushas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Otolaryngology

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Krivit is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Krivit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Radiation Oncology

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Candace Correa is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Correa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Otolaryngology

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Carpenter is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Carpenter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    General Surgery

    Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa PC

    202 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Giesler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Giesler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Empyema, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Dermatology
    5264 Council St Ne # 700, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wollner is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Wollner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Dermatology

    Forefront Dermatology SC

    202 10th St SE Ste 270, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashlynne Clark is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Her clinical expertise encompasses Lichen Planus, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Dermatology
    202 10th St Se # 270, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Pietras is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pietras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Dermatology
    2590 6th Ave # 103, 
    Marion, IA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Gross is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Marion, Iowa. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Pustules.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    General Surgery

    Office

    1750 Jordan St, 
    North Liberty, IA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Polacco is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in North Liberty, Iowa. Dr. Polacco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). His clinical expertise encompasses Mastoiditis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Cholesteatoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Laryngectomy.

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    What is the definition of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)?

    Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer (malignancy) that arises from cells of the outer layer of skin and mucous membranes in the areas of the nose, throat, and mouth. Squamous cell carcinoma is classified by its location and can appear in the mouth (oral cavity), including the lips, tongue, underneath the tongue, the hard palate, the gums, the inside lining of the cheeks and lips, the salivary glands (rarely), the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, the middle area of the throat (oropharynx), the upper part of the throat (nasopharynx), the voice box (larynx), the lymph nodes of the upper neck, or the lower part of the throat (hypopharynx). Squamous cell carcinoma may also spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs. Most squamous cells cancers occur in the upper aerodigestive tract, which includes the mouth, lips, tongue, throat, and voice box (larynx); however, squamous cell carcinomas can also occur on the skin of the head and neck. Three-quarters of nasal sinus cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.

    When should I see a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor near Cedar Rapids, IA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor near Cedar Rapids, IA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctors near Cedar Rapids, IA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctors near Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor near Cedar Rapids, IA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor near Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctors near Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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