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 Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

David Cognetti is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cognetti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cognetti is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Luginbuhl is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luginbuhl is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Luginbuhl is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Goldman is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Goldman is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Curry is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Curry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Duct Stones, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Curry is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Weinstein is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weinstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Weinstein is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Leahy is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leahy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

John Ridge is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, is the Eugene N. Myers, M.D. Chairman of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).  Dr. Zevallos received his medical degree from Rutgers University and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. From there, he went on to do a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at Beth Israel Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.  Prior to this position, he served as Division Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zevallos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Joseph Spiegel is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spiegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Spiegel is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Purdy is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgical oncology. His clinical interests include head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid, microvascular reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Purdy earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in head and neck surgery and microvascular reconstruction at the University of Miami Hospital. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Association in otolaryngology.|Dr. Purdy provides care to his own community, having earned his bachelor's degree at Bucknell University. Dr. Purdy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Philosophy of care | I try to put myself in patients’ shoes and understand where they’re coming from. As a surgeon, I mainly deal with head and neck cancer, and I’m mindful of relational matters such as how to give someone a bad diagnosis and help patients make good decisions. I try to give people as much information as possible so they can intelligently and knowledgably weigh options about their care. If we’re talking about surgery, I try to draw diagrams to make the procedure more clear. We’re a multidisciplinary head and neck center, so patients can also talk to a radiation oncologist and medical oncologist and get all their questions answered at one time in a multidisciplinary conference with their family. You need support systems to get through these medical problems. | I am a member of the head and neck cancer and skin and soft tissue cancer multidisciplinary consultation teams. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I spent lot of time with one of my uncles at his clinic in India when I was younger, and got to see him take care of all types patients with all types of illnesses. That was the start of my interest. When I got into medical school, I became fascinated with head and neck anatomy. That led to my becoming a head and neck surgeon. From there I specifically became interested in cancer and trying to make a difference in patients with a bad diagnosis. That’s especially rewarding with the kind of surgeries I do, which require trying to both eradicate disease and maximize head and neck functions such as swallowing and speaking. | Community involvement | I recently moved to the area so have just begun delving into the local community. One thing I’d like to explore is participating in state professional organizations such as the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. | Personal interests | I have school-age kids, so I am engaged in their activities on most weekends. Other than spending time with family, I enjoy taking my dog for hikes. I also play tennis, as I have since I was a kid, including in college. I’m a strong believer in trying to work out 30 to 60 minutes a day, whether that means doing cardio or lifting weights. And I’ve been trying to cook more using my smoker. I have to say, that’s still experimental at this point. Dr. Nayak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Tissue Biopsy, and Laryngectomy.

Phillip Pellitteri is an Otolaryngologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pellitteri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Throat Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Pellitteri is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Haugen is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship trained in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction and robotic surgery. His clinical interests include many aspects of ENT, with his primary interest being in the surgical treatment and reconstruction of head and neck tumors. He attended medical school at Loma Linda University where he graduated with the distinction of Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his otolaryngology residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Haugen completed a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.|Outside of the office, Dr. Haugen has an interest in medical mission work. Dr. Haugen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Throat Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Ahmed Soliman is an Otolaryngologist in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania. Dr. Soliman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Perichondritis, Tracheobronchomalacia, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Soliman is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Chinn is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chinn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Chinn is currently accepting new patients.

Neerav Goyal is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goyal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Male Pattern Baldness, Laryngectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Seungwon Kim is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Jonas Johnson is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Swallowing Difficulty, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

Karthik Rajasekaran is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rajasekaran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Gland Tumors, Mikulicz Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Rajasekaran is currently accepting new patients.