Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery

Our cancer surgeons are experts in the removal of benign and cancerous tumors in the head and neck. Learn more about each surgeon, including their innovative research and areas of expertise: 

Eisele, David William, M.D.

Andelot Professor of Laryngology and Otology
Director of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Professor of Oncology

 

Fakhry, Carole, M.D., M.P.H.

Director, Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center
Chief, Division of Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Oncology

 

Gourin, Christine Gail, M.D., M.P.H.

Vice Chair, Safety, Quality and Service, Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Oncology

 

Koch, Wayne M, M.D.

Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Oncology

 

Mady, Leila Jean, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Mydlarz, Wojciech Krzysztof, M.D.

Director, Head and Neck Surgery - National Capitol Region
Chair, Department of Surgery, Suburban Hospital
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor of Oncology

 

Tan, Marietta, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery

Head and neck endocrine surgeons specialize in the removal of tumors on the thyroid and parathyroid including their research and surgical approaches. Learn more about each surgeon, including their research and surgical offerings:

Dhillon, Vaninder Kaur, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Harbison, Richard Alexander, M.D., M.S.

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor of Oncology

 

Russell, Jonathon O, M.D.

Chief of the Division of Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery
Director of the Johns Hopkins Multidisciplinary Thyroid Tumor Center
Director of Endoscopic and Robotic Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Laryngeal Surgery

Laryngologists specialize in the endoscopic removal of laryngeal tumors — they have a specific interest in voice and swallowing. Learn more about our voice and swallowing specialists:

Akst, Lee Michael, M.D.

Director of the Johns Hopkins Voice Center
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Best, Simon Roderick Alfred, M.D.

Director, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor of Oncology

 

Hillel, Alexander Tell, M.D.

Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

 

Neuro-otology, Lateral Skull Base

Head and neck cancer often requires the expertise of otologists and lateral skull base surgeons, some of whom participate in the head and neck center. 

Creighton, Francis Xavier, Jr. M.D.

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Stewart, Charles Matthew, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Reconstructive Surgery

Once the head and neck cancer has been addressed, you may require reconstructive surgery. Our facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons are highly specialized in the appearance and function of the head and neck, face and throat. Learn more about our reconstructive surgeons and their innovative techniques to restore function after surgery to remove the cancer: 

Boahene, Kofi Derek Owusu, M.D.

Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Art as Applied to Medicine
Professor of Dermatology

 

Desai, Shaun Chandra, M.D.

Associate Residency Program Director
Co-Fellowship Director, Facial Plastic Surgery
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Nellis, Jason Christopher, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Anterior Skull Base and Surgery 

Rhinologists and skull base surgeons are experts in tumors of the nose and sinuses as well as approaching tumors of the skull base through the nose. They work closely with neurosurgeons who are also part of the Head and Neck Center. When head and neck cancer affects these areas, you may benefit from their care. Learn more about our team: 

Gallia, Gary Louis, M.D., Ph.D.

Surgical Director of the Pituitary Center
Director of the Neurosurgery Skull Base Center
Director of Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Professor of Neurosurgery
Professor of Oncology
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Ishii, Masaru, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

 

London, Nyall Robert, Jr. M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

 

Mukherjee, Debraj, M.D., M.P.H.

Director of Neurosurgical Oncology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Assistant Program Director, Neurosurgery Residency Program
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

 

Ramanathan, Murugappan, Jr. M.D.

Director, Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Greater Washington Area
Chief, Otolaryngology, Suburban Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Neurosurgery

 

Rowan, Nicholas Ray, M.D.

Associate Director, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

 

Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncologists work closely with surgeons to determine which patients need radiation therapy. They treat tumors with radiation and share in the surveillance of these patients.

Kiess, Ana Ponce, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Associate Professor of Oncology

 

Page, Brandi Rachel, M.D.

Associate Residency Program Director, Radiation Oncology Residency, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Regional Director of Education, Radiation Oncology Residency, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Quon, Harry, M.D., M.S.

Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Associate Professor of Oncology
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Medical Oncology

Treatment that requires chemotherapy is coordinated by a medical oncologists. Our medical oncologists work collaboratively with your surgeon to deliver exemplary care. Learn more: 

Boudadi, Karim, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Oncology

 

Lim-Seiwert, Tanguy Y, M.D.

Director, Head and Neck Cancer Oncology Disease Group
Co-Director Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Immunotherapy/HNC Program
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Lipson, Evan Jacob, M.D.

Associate Professor of Oncology

 

Meyer, Christian Frederick, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.

Assistant Professor of Oncology

 

Saloura, Vassiliki, M.D., Ph.D.

 

Sharfman, William H, M.D.

Director, Cutaneous Oncology
Clinical Co-Director for Oncology, Johns Hopkins Melanoma Program
Mary Jo Rogers Professor of Cancer Immunology and Melanoma Research
Associate Professor of Oncology
Associate Professor of Dermatology

 

Head and Neck Oncologic, Endocrine, Reconstructive Nursing, and Advanced Practitioners

Our nurses understand the complexity and care needed during head and neck treatment to ensure you are receiving superb care on all levels. 

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry

Head and neck cancer care may affect the teeth and surrounding structures. Our dentists and maxillofacial surgeons work closely with your care team to make sure your dental health is managed throughout your care journey. Learn more about dental team: 

Daniel, Alexander K, D.D.S.

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Garcia, Juan Ramon, M.A.

Director, Facial Prosthetics Clinic, Department of Art as Applied to Medicine
Associate Professor of Art as Applied to Medicine
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

 

Yang, Robin, D.D.S., M.D.

Director of Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Division Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry
Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Neuroradiology

Our neuroradiologists are physicians specialized in interpreting diagnostic imaging of head and neck cancer, including CT, MRI, PET, and ultrasound. Some also perform deep neck and transfacial image-guided biopsies. Learn more about our radiologists:

Deng, Francis, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

 

Gujar, Sachin Krishnakant, M.B.B.S.

Assistant Director of Neuroradiology
Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

 

Hoang, Jenny K, M.B.B.S., M.B.A., M.H.S.

Chair of Bayview Radiology
Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

 

Khan, Majid Aziz, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Director, Non Vascular Spine Intervention
Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Lin, Doris Da May, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

 

Nadgir, Rohini Narahari, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

 

Endocrinology

Head and neck cancer may require support from an endocrinologist. Learn more about our team: 

Ball, Douglas Wilmot, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor of Oncology

 

Cooper, David Stephen, M.D.

Director, Thyroid Clinic
Professor of Medicine

 

Mammen, Jennifer Sophie, M.D., Ph.D., M.Phil.

Assistant Professor of Medicine

 

Palliative Medicine

Our palliative medicine specialists provide dedicated support to people living with cancer through a focus on pain management, symptom relief, and improved quality of life. Learn more:

Smith, Thomas J, M.D.

The Harry J. Duffey Family Professor of Palliative Medicine
Director of Palliative Medicine
Professor of Oncology
Joint Appointment in Medicine

 

 

Speech Language Pathology

Our speech language pathologists work in conjunction with your care team to evaluate and treat swallowing and speech disorders. Learn more about our team:

Abrams, Rina R.T., M.S.

Speech Language Pathologist
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Pietsch, Kristine M., M.A.

Speech Language Pathologist
Assistant of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Tippett, Donna Clark, M.A., M.P.H.

Speech Language Pathologist
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Neurology
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

 

Pathology

Our pathologists interpret biopsies and surgical tissue to diagnose and stage head and neck cancers. Providing diagnostic testing to identify and categorize your specific cancer and care needs.

Rooper, Lisa Michelle, M.D.

Associate Professor of Pathology
Associate Professor of Oncology