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Azeem S. Kaka
Distinguished in Glossectomy

Dr. Azeem S. Kaka

Otolaryngology
Emory health
Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown
36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Distinguished in Glossectomy
Emory health
Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown
36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Overview

Azeem Kaka is an Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kaka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Glossectomy. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Glossectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 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 Glossectomy.

Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in GA
Hospital Affiliations
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
36 Linden Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
Call: 404-778-0278

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.


30 Total Publications

Treatment of recurrent oral carcinoma cuniculatum with immune checkpoint blockade: A case report and literature review.
Treatment of recurrent oral carcinoma cuniculatum with immune checkpoint blockade: A case report and literature review.
Journal: Oral oncology reports
Published: June 27, 2025
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Distinguished in Glossectomy
Dr. Brian J. Boyce
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Glossectomy
Dr. Brian J. Boyce
Otolaryngology

Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown

36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
 (0.1 miles away)
404-778-0278
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Brian Boyce is an Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Boyce has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Glossectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Mark W. El
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Dr. Mark W. El
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Glossectomy
Dr. Mark W. El
Otolaryngology

Piedmont Physicians Head And Neck Surgery Newnan

775 Poplar Rd, Ste 240, 
Newnan, GA 
 (35.7 miles away)
770-400-7830
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mark W. El-Deiry MD, earned his medical degree from Rush College of Medicine and completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. El-Deiry received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Emory University and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.Dr. El-Deiry has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is one of the most experienced head and neck cancer surgeons in the country. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. El-Deiry was the Program Lead for the Head and Neck Tumor Program at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University where he developed a unique multidisciplinary model of care for head and neck cancer, including the design of the new cancer tower in Midtown, as well as helping that program achieve national prominence.Dr. El-Deiry specializes in treating both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck His special interests include microvascular reconstruction of complex head and neck defects, post radiation complications in the head and neck as well as treating rare tumors of the head and neck including salivary tumors and vascular tumors.In his spare time, Dr. El-Deiry enjoys running and being outside.Dr. El-Deiry is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. El is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Glossectomy. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Harry M. Baddour
Advanced in Glossectomy
Dr. Harry M. Baddour
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Glossectomy
Dr. Harry M. Baddour
Otolaryngology

Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown

36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
 (0.1 miles away)
404-778-0278
Experience:
16+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Harry Baddour is an Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Baddour has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Glossectomy. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Bell's Palsy, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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