The 20 Best Laryngectomy Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

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 Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

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 Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

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 Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Jonas Johnson is a professor of otolaryngology and radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology and a professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. In addition, he has been named as a top doctor in America by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Dr. Johnson has received many awards for his teaching and medical accomplishments and is a past president of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Swallowing Difficulty, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, is the Eugene N. Myers, M.D. Chairman of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).  Dr. Zevallos received his medical degree from Rutgers University and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. From there, he went on to do a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at Beth Israel Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.  Prior to this position, he served as Division Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zevallos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Dr. Sandra Stinnett is a laryngologist who graduated with her medical degree from the University of Miami where she also completed her residency. She received her fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Stinnett specializes in the full spectrum of disorders of the voice which ranges from management of the professional voice, treatment of neurological conditions of the larynx, benign and malignant conditions of the vocal folds, vocal fold paralysis, endoscopic airway and reconstruction as well as swallowing disorders. She is particularly interested in endoscopic and office-based approaches in addition to the use of laser treatment in laryngeal disorders. Dr. Stinnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Glossectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Sinus Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Garret W. Choby, MD, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, as well as Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in sinus and skull base surgery. Dr. Choby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinusitis, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Elias Hilal is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Warren Swegal is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Swegal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty.

Apostolos Christopoulos is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Christopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Chwee Lim is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Thyroid Nodule, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

Linda Magana is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Magana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Laryngectomy.

Mark Kubik, MD, is a board-certified Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon. He completed his medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He then completed additional fellowship training in advanced head and neck oncologic and plastic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Kubik specializes in head and neck surgery, thyroid disorders, sino nasal disease, and laryngology. He practices at Metropolitan Ear Nose and Throat Associates - UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC East, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Kubik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Laryngectomy.

Tom Kaffenberger M.D. is a board certified Otolaryngologist specializing in Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery. He completed his medical degree and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency at the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed a Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery Fellowship focusing on Obstructive Sleep Apnea treatments at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Kaffenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Otitis Media with Effusion, Otitis, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Dr. Jessica H. Maxwell, MD, MPH, FACS is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Associate Program Director for the Department of Otolaryngology at UPMC. She also serves as the Chief of Otolaryngology at the Pittsburgh Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center. She specializes in head and neck cancer surgery and endocrine surgery. Dr. Maxwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Glossectomy, and Septoplasty.

Abhinav Ettyreddy, MD, specializes in otolaryngology and is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He practices at Pittsburgh Ear Associates, PC and Pittsburgh Ear Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. Ettyreddy completed his fellowship and medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Ettyreddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Otosclerosis, Familial Otosclerosis, Cholesteatoma, Mastoidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Erik Interval is a General Surgeon in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Interval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, and Laryngectomy.