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Head & Neck Cancer
UTHSC Division of Head and Neck Surgery:
Our division of Head and Neck Surgery specializes in the treatment of benign and cancerous conditions of the head and neck. We have expertise in removing the abnormal lesions and, if necessary, performing reconstructive surgery. Our goal is to treat the tumor or condition completely, while preserving as much function as possible in order to maximize quality of life for our patients. We utilize state-of-the-art technology and techniques including transoral robotic surgery, transoral laser microsurgery, minimally invasive approaches, and microvascular reconstructive surgery.
We provide a multi-disciplinary approach to treating cancer and meet regularly with our team of speech pathologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to provide a comprehensive treatment plan for each individual patient.
Our Specialists
M. Boyd Gillespie, M.D.
Professor & Chair, Fellowship Trained in General Academic Otolaryngology
John Gleysteen, M.D.
Asst. Professor Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Director of Head & Neck Oncology
Burton Wood, M.D.
Abby Tiefel, SLP
Speech & Language Pathologist
Carla Anderson, PA-C
Otolaryngology Physician Assistant
Affiliated Physicians
Neil Hayes, M.D.
Van Vleet Endowed Professor in Medical Oncology
David Schwartz, M.D.
Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology
World Class Treatment
Head and Neck Disorders/Tumors:
♦ Lip and Oral Cavity Cancers
♦ Tonsil and Tongue Base Cancers
♦ Larynx Cancer
♦ Melanoma
♦ Non-melanoma Skin Cancers
♦ Skull Base Tumors
♦ Thyroid Nodules/Cancer
♦ Thryoid Goiter
♦ Graves Disease
♦ Hyperparathyroidism
♦ Parathyroid Cancers
♦ Salivary Gland Tumors
♦ Carotid Body Tumor
♦ Esophageal Cancers
♦ Jaw Cancers
♦ Osteoradionecrosis
Techniques & Technology:
Our multidisciplinary team utilizes the latest technology and instrumentation to treat head and neck pathology. Some of the techniques utilized include:
♦ Comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging
♦ Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
♦ Transoral Laser Microsurgery
♦ Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery/Free Flaps
♦ Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
♦ Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
♦ Immunotherapy
In Your Hometown
Downtown Location:
Methodist Medical Group
1325 Eastmoreland Ave | Suite 260
Memphis, TN 38104 | Directions
Phone: 901-272-6051 | See More
Midtown Location:
Regional One Otolaryngology
880 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103 | Directions
Phone: 901-545-6969
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