Dream Team Profile: John Gleysteen, M.D.

John Gleysteen, M.D.: Head and Neck Cancer & Reconstructive Surgery

Today, we’re excited to profile an essential member of our Head and Neck Cancer team, Dr. John Gleysteen! UTHSC ENT proudly offers world class treatment for our patients with head and neck cancer. But, as you’ll see, Dr. Gleysteen’s additional fellowship-training in reconstructive surgery sets him apart!

About Dr. Gleysteen

Medical School

University of Alabama School of Medicine (Birmingham, AL)

Residency

Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Oregon Health and Science University (Portland, OR)

Fellowship

Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, PA)

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How can Dr. Gleysteen help you?

Our Dream Team cares for patients with benign and malignant diseases of the head and neck. We regularly treat cancers of the face, mouth, nose, throat, vocal cords, salivary and thyroid/parathyroid glands, as well as a wide range of non-cancerous conditions.

As director of the Head and Neck Oncology division, Dr. Gleysteen is one of the premiere specialists in the country, expert in state-of-the-art surgical techniques and ground-breaking procedures. 

Issues We Treat Include (But Not Limited To):

♦  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

Recently, we shared an article about Dr. Gleysteen’s work with thyroid nodules. These lumps are extremely common and not always dangerous–read about how we treat every case patient-by-patient and deliver specialized care.

Reconstructive Surgery: What makes Dr. Gleysteen different?

What does that mean for you, the patient?

This means that Dr. Gleysteen is a rare double-threat: not only does he address the illness itself, he’s trained to reconstruct the area to appear as it did before.

While other head and neck surgeons can operate to remove the tumor, they then refer patients to a general plastic surgeon for reconstructive surgery. Dr. Gleysteen is one of the few whose focus is solely on the head and neck, making your road to wellness that much easier.

Please call Dr. Gleysteen today! 901-272-6051