Linwah Yip, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, and program director for the University of Pittsburgh  Endocrine Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers, adrenal tumors, and functional pancreatic tumors. She studies how molecular testing can optimize diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer patients and leads the UPMC VHL Alliance Comprehensive Clinical Care Center. Dr. Yip is board-certified in general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr. Yip completed surgical residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville, Fla., and surgical oncology research and clinical fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UPMC. Dr. Yip is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Steven Hodak, MD, speciaizes in endocrinology and is certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Hodak completed his fellowship, residency and medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Hodak is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

Sally Carty is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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 Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Sinus Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Murray Gordon is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acromegaly, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Thyroidectomy.

Esra Karslioglu French, MD, specializes in endocrinology and is certified in endocrinology diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Lock Haven, UPMC Cole, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her medical degree at Hacettepe University, followed by residencies at University of Istanbul and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Karslioglu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, 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 the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Lauren Willard, DO, is certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Endocrinology & Diabetes Center, Mercy and is affiliated with UPMC Cole, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Lock Haven, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School, residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Willard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pheochromocytoma, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Karen Selk, DO, is certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Selk practices at UPMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport and UPMC Mercy. She completed her fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. Selk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hypoparathyroidism, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Gina Howell, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and critical care by the American Board of Surgery. She is a trauma and general surgeon primarily at UPMC Mercy and is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Howell received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Howell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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 Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Jagdeesh Ullal, MD, is certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology - Passavant and is affiliated with UPMC Muncy, UPMC Cole, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC Lock Haven. He received his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College, and he completed his residency and fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Ullal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Janet Leung, MD, is certified in internal medicine and endocrinology diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Endocrinology & Diabetes Center, South Hills and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her medical degree at University of Michigan Medical School, fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Osteoporosis, Triple A Syndrome, and Thyroid Storm.

Jason Ng, MD, specializes in diabetes and is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Ng received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Addison's Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

Alaa Sada, MD, MS, is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers and adrenal tumors. She is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sada completed her medical education at Damascus University Medical College and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Sada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Kristina Nicholson, MD, specializes in general surgery, surgical critical care, and trauma surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She practices at UPMC Presbyterian - Falk Medical Building. Dr. Nicholson received her medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Nicholson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Glossectomy, and Mastoidectomy.