
Overview
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Sinus Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 79 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
University Ear Nose And Throat Specialists
Carl H. Snyderman, MD, is a professor in the department of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and codirector of the UPMC Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and cranial base surgery. Dr. Snyderman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression.
University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Mercy
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.
Sukgi Choi is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Choi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Larynx Atresia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- GlossectomyDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Glossectomy.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Hearing LossDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- Palatopharyngeal IncompetenceDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.
- Sinus CancerDr. Contrera isAdvanced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LaryngectomyDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Contrera isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.


