Wojtek Mydlarz
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Suite 4920, 
Bethesda, MD 

Overview

Wojtek Mydlarz, director of Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Surgery in the National Capital Region, specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, skull base, thyroid, skin and soft tissue. Dr. Mydlarz is a medical officer and a clinical and research collaborator in the head and neck surgery branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His research interests include evaluating both surgical and nonsurgical treatment outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer. He is interested in the complex molecular biology of head and neck cancer, as well as potential clinical applications of novel targeted cancer therapies. He is actively involved in clinical trial development and implementation at the NIH and Johns Hopkins. After earning his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Mydlarz completed his internship and residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Additionally, he completed a Science of Clinical Investigation Training Program at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and specialized fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Mydlarz has contributed to numerous professional publications, authored a variety of articles and book chapters, and has been invited to give many lectures. He serves on the editorial board for Oral Oncology and Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, and is a journal reviewer for Oral Oncology, Head and Neck, Laryngoscope and JAMA Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Mydlarz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 2013

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in MD

Board Certifications

Head And Neck Surgery

Fellowships

University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Head and Neck Surgery, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Suburban Hospital
Sibley Memorial Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Polish
Slovak

Gender

Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), 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. Wojtek Mydlarz specialize in?

While Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, and Salivary Gland Tumors. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). You can view a list of Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-6467 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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