The 20 Best Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) near Altoona, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Jonhan J. Ho
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Jonhan J. Ho
    Dermatology
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    Blair Medical Associates Department Of Dermatology

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    814-889-2340
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hokkien
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    Jonhan Ho is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ho 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 Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Goodpasture Syndrome, Melanoma, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ho is board certified in American Board Of Pathology , American Board Of Pathology , and American Board Of Pathology. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
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    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    814-944-7109
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Henry Mckinney is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckinney 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 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Epidermoid Cyst, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Mckinney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
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    Keystone Dermatology And Center For Skin Surgery

    2525 9th Avenue, Suite 2A, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    814-943-7546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Fulchiero is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fulchiero 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 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Fulchiero is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Fulchiero is currently accepting new patients.

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

    1800 Grant Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    814-944-7109
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheela Kerstetter is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerstetter 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 Mycosis Fungoides, Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, and Bowen's Disease. Dr. Kerstetter is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Kerstetter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Christopher T. Wilke
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Christopher T. Wilke
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    814-889-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Wilke is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wilke 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 Optic Glioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Throat Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer. Dr. Wilke is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wilke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Adam C. Mueller
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Adam C. Mueller
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    814-889-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Mueller is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mueller 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 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC). Dr. Mueller is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Referral may be required

    Blair Medical Associates Department Of Dermatology

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    814-889-2340
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
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    Arivarasan Karunamurthy is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karunamurthy 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 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Pyogenic Granuloma. Dr. Karunamurthy is board certified in American Board Of Pathology , American Board Of Pathology , and American Board Of Pathology. Dr. Karunamurthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Dermatology, Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    814-800-1106
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Erin Vanness is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vanness 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 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Extramammary Paget Disease. Dr. Vanness is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Vanness is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Jane E. Rowe
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Jane E. Rowe
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Dermatology, Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    582-822-4631
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Rowe is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rowe 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 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Actinic Keratosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Rowe is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Dermatology . Dr. Rowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Jill M. Murphy
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Jill M. Murphy
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Plastic Surgery

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    814-947-5030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Murphy is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy 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 Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Breast Enlargement In Males, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Murphy is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Carl F. Jueng
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Carl F. Jueng
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    814-889-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Jueng is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jueng 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 Angiosarcoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Jueng is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jueng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Anna L. Mcglinn
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

    Dr. Anna L. Mcglinn
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    814-889-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish, Vietnamese
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Mcglinn is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcglinn 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 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC). Dr. Mcglinn is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Mcglinn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 do I find the best Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor near Altoona, PA?

    You can find a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) doctors near Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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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