Kevin J. Contrera
Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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 82 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.

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
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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Change Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Geisinger
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  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
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Humana
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Locations

Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye and Ear Inst.
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.


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