The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors Near Me

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Seungwon W. Kim
Advanced in Gastrostomy

Dr. Seungwon W. Kim

Otolaryngology
UPMC
University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Shadyside
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Gastrostomy
UPMC
University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Shadyside
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Seungwon Kim is chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery and an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kim has received his board certification in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Kim received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Syracuse. He completed a residency in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the State University of New York at Syracuse. Afterwards, he completed a Research Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and a clinical fellowship in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

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
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Horizon
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Upmc East
Languages Spoken
English
Korean
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Cigna
  • EPO
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Gateway Health Plan
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Health Partners Plans
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Humana
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PA Health and Wellness
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists at UPMC Shadyside
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-621-0123
Other Locations
Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye and Ear Inst.
203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-647-2100

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

A Phase 0 Study Evaluating the Systemic Bioavailability and Pharmacodynamic Effects of Avmacol® in the Oral Mucosa of Patients Following Curative Treatment for Tobacco-related Head and Neck Cancer
A Phase 0 Study Evaluating the Systemic Bioavailability and Pharmacodynamic Effects of Avmacol® in the Oral Mucosa of Patients Following Curative Treatment for Tobacco-related Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 07, 2023
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Drug: Avmacol
Study Phase: Not Applicable

133 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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Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.

203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (1.4 miles away)
412-647-2100
Languages Spoken:
English
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Matthew E. Spector, MD, FACS, completed his medical school training at Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University in Chicago. He then went on to the University of Michigan where he completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction. He was on faculty at the University of Michigan for 10 years where he served as the Director of the Head and Neck Oncology Program and Associate Director of the Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship. Dr. Spector is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

Steven B. Chinn
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Dr. Steven B. Chinn
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Gastrostomy
Dr. Steven B. Chinn
Otolaryngology

University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Shadyside

5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 211, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
412-621-0123
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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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 Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

Shaum S. Sridharan
Experienced in Gastrostomy
Dr. Shaum S. Sridharan
Otolaryngology
Experienced in Gastrostomy
Dr. Shaum S. Sridharan
Otolaryngology

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

203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (1.4 miles away)
412-647-2100
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Shaum Sridharan, MD, graduated from the University of Texas where he also received his medical degree. He completed his residency in otolaryngology at New York University before pursuing dual fellowships in head and neck oncology at the University of South Carolina and Laryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sridharan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Glossectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
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    Elite
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  • Distinguished
  • Laryngeal Cancer
    Dr. Kim is
    Distinguished
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  • Laryngectomy
    Dr. Kim is
    Distinguished
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  • Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Dr. Kim is
    Distinguished
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  • Salivary Gland Tumors
    Dr. Kim is
    Distinguished
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  • Throat Cancer
    Dr. Kim is
    Distinguished
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  • Tongue Cancer
    Dr. Kim is
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  • Advanced
  • Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
    Dr. Kim is
    Advanced
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  • Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
    Dr. Kim is
    Advanced
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  • Ewing Sarcoma
    Dr. Kim is
    Advanced
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  • Gastrostomy
    Dr. Kim is
    Advanced
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  • Human Papillomavirus Infection
    Dr. Kim is
    Advanced
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  • Male Pattern Baldness
    Dr. Kim is
    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
    Dr. Kim is
    Experienced
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  • Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
    Dr. Kim is
    Experienced
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  • Ear Cancer
    Dr. Kim is
    Experienced
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  • Endoscopy
    Dr. Kim is
    Experienced
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  • Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma
    Dr. Kim is
    Experienced
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  • Facial Paralysis
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