Steven B. Chinn
Distinguished in Tongue Cancer

Dr. Steven B. Chinn

Otolaryngology
UPMC
University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Shadyside
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
UPMC
University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Shadyside
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

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

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Tongue Cancer.

Graduate Institution
University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine Office Of Student Affairs
Residency
University of Michigan Medical Center
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery
Fellowships
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Michigan Health System
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists at UPMC Shadyside
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-621-0123

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus Elective Neck Dissection for Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus Elective Neck Dissection for Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: September 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3

113 Total Publications

Two-team approaches in modern head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery: ablative considerations.
Two-team approaches in modern head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery: ablative considerations.
Journal: Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery
Published: August 21, 2025
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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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  • Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
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  • Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma
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  • Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma
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