The 20 Best Throat Cancer Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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 Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Spector is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Spector is currently accepting new patients.

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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Zevallos is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Zevallos is currently accepting new patients.

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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Chinn is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Chinn is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Seungwon Kim is chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery and an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kim has received his board certification in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Kim received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Syracuse. He completed a residency in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the State University of New York at Syracuse. Afterwards, he completed a Research Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and a clinical fellowship in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jonas Johnson is a professor of otolaryngology and radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology and a professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. In addition, he has been named as a top doctor in America by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Dr. Johnson has received many awards for his teaching and medical accomplishments and is a past president of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Swallowing Difficulty, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

Libby Smith, DO, is a fellowship-trained laryngologist in the Department of Otolaryngology. She is the Director of the UPMC Voice Center and is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following this, she completed her otolaryngology residency at Ohio University, based in Dayton, OH, followed by her fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University/Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Perichondritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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 the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sridharan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Sridharan is currently accepting new patients.

Yvonne Mowery, MD, PhD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Mowery completed her residency at Duke University Medical Center and medical education at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Mowery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Mowery is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Mowery is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Wilke, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center and is affiliated with UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Passavant, UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Wilke completed his fellowship at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and residency and medical education at University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Dr. Wilke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. 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.

Dan P. Zandberg, MD, is an associate professor of medicine and a medical oncologist/hematologist, specializing in the treatment of head and neck and thyroid cancers. He is the Director of the Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer disease sections for the division of Hematology/Oncology and the Medical Oncology Co-Leader of the UPMC Hillman Head and Neck Cancer Program. He is also the physician lead for the second floor Hillman Cancer Center clinic. His main research focus is in the development of clinical trials with immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes. Recent awards include the 2019 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award, 2020 Leo Criep, M.D. Excellence in Patient Care Award, and 2020/2021 Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor. Dr. Zandberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Zandberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zandberg is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa K. Yee, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.  She specializes in the treatment of solid tumors and blood disorders.Dr. Yee is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine.  She received her medical degree from the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She then completed her internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at UPMC. She earned her undergraduate degree from Tufts University. After completion of her medical training, she was on staff at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston before returning to Pittsburgh to practice at UPMC Mercy.Dr. Yee is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and American Society of Hematology, and Massachusetts Medical Society. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Yee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sandra Stinnett is a laryngologist who graduated with her medical degree from the University of Miami where she also completed her residency. She received her fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Stinnett specializes in the full spectrum of disorders of the voice which ranges from management of the professional voice, treatment of neurological conditions of the larynx, benign and malignant conditions of the vocal folds, vocal fold paralysis, endoscopic airway and reconstruction as well as swallowing disorders. She is particularly interested in endoscopic and office-based approaches in addition to the use of laser treatment in laryngeal disorders. Dr. Stinnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Stinnett is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Stinnett is currently accepting new patients.

Vikram C. Gorantla, MD, specializes in the treatment of sarcoma, breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, and head and neck cancers. Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, he received his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internal medicine residency at Washington University, St. Louis, MO, and his hematology/oncology fellowship at UPMC.Dr. Gorantla has a dedicated day seeing breast cancer patients at the Magee-Womens Cancer Progam. He also collaborates with surgical oncologists and gynecologists/oncologists to provide multidisciplinary care to patients. Dr. Gorantla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Gorantla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gorantla is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Sinus Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Contrera is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Contrera is currently accepting new patients.

David Clump is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Clump is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Heath D. Skinner, MD, PhD, is chair and medical director of the Department of Radiation Oncology and professor at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, specializing in the study and treatment of head and neck and lung cancer. Dr. Skinner's research is designed to generate insights that led to the rational design of clinical trials using agents that are currently under investigation to minimize the time from bench to bedside.Dr. Skinner is board-certified in radiation oncology. He completed a combined MD/PhD program at West Virginia University. Upon completion of medical school, he began a combined internship and residency in radiation oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC).Over the course of his career, Dr. Skinner has received eight peer-reviewed grants, including a two current R01s funding his research. He has published over 85 peer-reviewed articles , has written 6 book chapters and 9 invited reviews and presented over 50 abstracts at national meetings. Dr. Skinner has also been invited to present his work at multiple domestic and international symposia.In addition to his research, Dr. Skinner is dedicated to providing excellent and compassionate patient care. This dedication is borne out in patient experience measures, with his scores being almost uniformly in the 99th percentile for all categories asked. Moreover, his patients have rated him in the top 1 percent nationally on Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS) measures related to their experience with him in his clinic. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Esophageal Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Skinner is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Skinner is currently accepting new patients.

Zahra Rahman Kelly, DO, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Kelly is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in genitourinary and head and neck malignancies. Dr. Kelly is board-certified in nternal medicine and medical oncology and hematology. She received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kelly completed both a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at UPMC. She served as chief fellow during her final year of hematology/oncology fellowship.Her research interests include early phase clinical trial design and cancer immunotherapy combination trials. She has published papers in peer reviewed journals and is an active member of the UPMC Hillman protocol review committee where she reviews therapeutic oncology trials. She also collaborates with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists to provide multidisciplinary care to her patients.Dr. Kelly is a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology, American Society of Medical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kelly is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

John C. Rhee, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Rhee is skilled in the management of all forms of cancer and blood diseases, with particular interest in cancers of the gastrointestinal tract and chest, including colorectal, esophageal, gastric, pancreaticobiliary, liver, neuroendocrine, and lung tumors. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rhee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Kubik, MD, is a board-certified Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon. He completed his medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He then completed additional fellowship training in advanced head and neck oncologic and plastic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Kubik specializes in head and neck surgery, thyroid disorders, sino nasal disease, and laryngology. He practices at Metropolitan Ear Nose and Throat Associates - UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC East, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Kubik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Kubik is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kubik is currently accepting new patients.

Larisa Greenberg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Endoscopy.