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Piedmont Physicians Head And Neck Surgery Newnan
Mark W. El-Deiry MD, earned his medical degree from Rush College of Medicine and completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. El-Deiry received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Emory University and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.Dr. El-Deiry has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is one of the most experienced head and neck cancer surgeons in the country. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. El-Deiry was the Program Lead for the Head and Neck Tumor Program at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University where he developed a unique multidisciplinary model of care for head and neck cancer, including the design of the new cancer tower in Midtown, as well as helping that program achieve national prominence.Dr. El-Deiry specializes in treating both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck His special interests include microvascular reconstruction of complex head and neck defects, post radiation complications in the head and neck as well as treating rare tumors of the head and neck including salivary tumors and vascular tumors.In his spare time, Dr. El-Deiry enjoys running and being outside.Dr. El-Deiry is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. El is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. El is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. El is currently accepting new patients.
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
Neil Iyengar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Iyengar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Iyengar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2014.
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 Tongue 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.
Summary: This clinical trial studies the effect of customized 3 dimensional (3D) printed oral tents on patients with head and neck cancer who are receiving radiotherapy. Oral stents are made from the impression of patients' mouth and cover patients' teeth and gums during radiation therapy. A customized, 3D-printed oral stent may help to reduce mouth blisters and/or sores that may develop in patients while ...
Summary: This study is being done to determine whether adding a proactive tongue strengthening exercise program using a biofeedback device (the Tongueometer) improves speech and swallowing outcomes after surgery for tongue cancer. Patients who undergo partial or hemiglossectomy often experience difficulties with speech and swallowing, which can significantly impact their quality of life. While speech and s...


