Dr. Kevin J. Contrera
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 the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. 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 1 article in the study of Teratocarcinosarcoma.
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- HMO
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- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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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.
University Ear Nose And Throat Specialists
Carl H. Snyderman, MD, is a professor in the department of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and codirector of the UPMC Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and cranial base surgery. Dr. Snyderman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression.
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 the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.
University Ear Nose And Throat Specialists
Garret W. Choby, MD, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, as well as Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in sinus and skull base surgery. Dr. Choby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinusitis, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.
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.