Our Head & Neck Surgery Experts | Department of Otolaryngology

	José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS The Eugene N. Myers, MD Chair Professor & Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
	Matthew E. Spector, MD, FACS Chief, Division of Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery Director, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
	Kevin J. Contrera, MD, MPH Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
	Jonas T. Johnson, MD, FACS Emeritus Distinguished Service Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
	Seungwon Kim, MD Director, Shadyside Hospital, Otolaryngology Unit Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
	Jessica H. Maxwell, MD, MPH, FACS Chief of Otolaryngology, Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Medical Center Associate Residency Program Director, Department of Otolaryngology Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
	Shaum Sridharan, MD Associate Professor, Departments of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction Associate Fellowship Director

The Head and Neck Tumor Board

The division's Head and Neck Tumor Board meets weekly. This enhances the opportunity to provide collaborative care by our team of surgeons, oncologists, rehabilitative specialists, and others.

The rehab specialists who regularly work with our team include representation from:

The Regional Center for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
Speech and swallowing therapy
Social work
Nursing

A Top-Ranked Nursing Unit

Press Ganey surveys consistently rank our head and neck nursing unit as one of UPMC's top nursing units. Our nurses provide outstanding care in an environment that always seeks to meet the needs of our patients.

Our Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Cancer Treatment Team

Our care team includes the following practitioners who specialize in many areas of cancer treatment:

Team Member	Description
Otolaryngologist	A head and neck surgeon who removes tumors.
Medical Oncologist	A doctor who treats cancer with chemotherapy.
Radiation Oncologist	A doctor who specializes in the use and administration of radiotherapy.
Prosthodontist	A dentist who advises patients in maintaining healthy oral hygiene.
Collaborative Practice Nurse	A nurse who coordinates patient testing and treatment.
Treatment Room Nurse	A nurse who specializes in the delivery and monitoring of chemotherapy and other treatments.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator	A nurse who works with patients and otolaryngologists who are participating in clinical research trials.
Social Worker	Assists patients coping with cancer-related stress.
Dietitian	Provides nutritional advice for patients.
Speech and Swallowing Therapist	Works with patients who have difficulty speaking and swallowing after surgery.
Plastic Surgeon	A surgeon who performs reconstructive surgery.