Matthew E. Spector
Experienced in Thyroid Cancer

Dr. Matthew E. Spector

Otolaryngology
UPMC
Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.
203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Thyroid Cancer
UPMC
Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.
203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

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 Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 215 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Thyroid Cancer.

Graduate Institution
Loyola University Medical Center
Residency
University of Michigan Hospitals
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery
Fellowships
University of Michigan Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye and Ear Inst.
203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-647-2100

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.


215 Total Publications

ASO Author Reflections: Improving Lymphedema Outcomes After Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery.
ASO Author Reflections: Improving Lymphedema Outcomes After Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery.
Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published: November 07, 2025
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5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (1.4 miles away)
412-621-0123
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  • Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
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  • Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
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  • Laryngeal Cancer
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  • Laryngectomy
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  • Throat Cancer
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  • Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
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  • Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma
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  • Human Papillomavirus Infection
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    Distinguished
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  • Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Dr. Spector is
    Distinguished
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  • Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma
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  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
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    Advanced
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  • Endoscopy
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  • Ewing Sarcoma
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  • Gastrostomy
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  • Glomus Jugulare Tumor
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  • Glomus Tympanum Tumor
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  • Acquired Tracheomalacia
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    Experienced
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  • Actinomycosis
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  • Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
    Dr. Spector is
    Experienced
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  • Angiosarcoma of the Scalp
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    Experienced
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  • Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
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  • Bell's Palsy
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