
Overview
Dr. J. Cary Moorhead graduated cum laude from Princeton University and earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston. He then completed his residency in general surgery and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at BCM. Board certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Dr. Moorhead has practiced medicine since 1995. His clinical interests include sleep medicine as well as researching and learning new techniques in otolaryngology. Dr. Moorhead considers listening and developing a treatment program that best suits each patient to be one of the most important facets of medicine. He is a strong advocate of patient-centered care in all aspects of his practice. He also enjoys the personal interaction with his patients. A Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Moorhead has served as president of the Houston Society of Otolaryngology. He also has served as chair of the department of Surgery and chair of otolaryngology head and neck surgery at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Dr. Moor was named “One of the Best Doctors” in America by Best Doctors and was named a “Texas Super Doc “by Texas Monthly magazine. Dr. Moorhead and his wife have two girls and three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. An avid runner, he’s run in the Boston Marathon twice and enjoys skiing and gardening. He has volunteered on numerous medical missions abroad.
Dr. Moorhead is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Swimmer's Ear, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
Dr. Moorhead is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Mark Zafereo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zafereo is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
Rosalia Burke is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Burke is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Otolaryngology
Dr. Erich M. Sturgis is a Professor of Head and Neck Surgery and Deputy Chair in the Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. His surgical practice is focused on thyroid cancer, sarcomas of the head and neck region, and melanoma/non-melanoma skin cancers. He has devoted much of his academic career to HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer and working to broadly disseminate the message of preventive HPV vaccination. Dr. Sturgis is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Human Papillomavirus Infection, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Sturgis is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John C. Moorhead
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John C. Moorhead?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John C. Moorhead by calling their office at 832-678-8333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John C. Moorhead a top-rated expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John C. Moorhead is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John C. Moorhead specialize in?
While Dr. John C. Moorhead is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Empyema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. John C. Moorhead accept my insurance?
Dr. John C. Moorhead accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-678-8333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- EmpyemaDr. Moorhead isDistinguished. Learn about Empyema.
- SinusitisDr. Moorhead isDistinguished. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Advanced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Grass AllergyDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Nasal PolypsDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Nasal Septal HematomaDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Septal Hematoma.
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.
- Nonsyndromic Hearing LossDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- OtitisDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Otitis.
- OzenaDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Ozena.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Palatal MyoclonusDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Palatal Myoclonus.
- PerichondritisDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Perichondritis.
- Ruptured EardrumDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Ruptured Eardrum.
- SialadenitisDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Sialadenitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Swimmer's EarDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Swimmer's Ear.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- TinnitusDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Tinnitus.
- TonsillitisDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Tonsillitis.
- VertigoDr. Moorhead isAdvanced. Learn about Vertigo.
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- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- AnosmiaDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
- Aural PolypsDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Aural Polyps.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.
- CholesteatomaDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Chronic CoughDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Dry MouthDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- DysarthriaDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EthmoiditisDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Familial OtosclerosisDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Familial Otosclerosis.
- GlossodyniaDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Glossodynia.
- Hearing LossDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- InsomniaDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- LabyrinthitisDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Labyrinthitis.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- LaryngitisDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Laryngitis.
- Male Pattern BaldnessDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Male Pattern Baldness.
- MastoiditisDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Mouth SoresDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Mouth Sores.
- Mouth UlcersDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Mouth Ulcers.
- OtosclerosisDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Otosclerosis.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Salivary Duct StonesDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Duct Stones.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- ThrushDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Thrush.
- Tongue TieDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Tongue Tie.
- Tonsil StonesDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Tonsil Stones.
- TrachomaDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Trachoma.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Moorhead isExperienced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

