Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology Care

Major research activities center on surgical outcomes in all areas of otolaryngology as well as specific surgical techniques including computer-aided surgical planning, devices to increase surgical safety and new minimally disruptive surgical approaches. Our cancer surgeons focus on microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck as well as projects studying molecular profiles and gene analysis in oral carcinogenesis.

Oncology:

Brittany Barber, MD, MSc
Neal Futran, MD, DMD
G. Nina Lu, MD (facial nerve reanimation)
Kris Moe, MD
Zain Rizvi, MD

Surgical outcomes and novel techniques:

Randall Bly, MD

Facial Reconstruction (Trauma):

G. Nina Lu, MD (facial nerve reanimation)
Neal Futran, MD, DMD
Kris Moe, MD

Faculty researchers

Matthew O. Old, MD

ALLISON T. WANAMAKER PROFESSOR AND ENDOWED CHAIR

Old Anchor Links Biography Dr. Matthew Old is chair of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the [...]

Brittany R. Barber, MD, MSc

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR; HEAD & NECK DIVISION DIRECTOR

Anchor Links "Since my first exposure to this field, I have been driven to explore and provide the best possible [...]

Emily Marchiano, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Marchiano anchor links Most people are quite anxious when they re coming to meet me, so I try to be [...]

G. Nina Lu, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR; DIVISION DIRECTOR, FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, FACIAL NERVE CENTER

Anchor Links Our face is fundamental to our identity and how we connect with the world. Disruptions to one's facial [...]

Kris S. Moe, MD, FACS

PROFESSOR

Anchor Links Biography After his residency in otolaryngology head & neck surgery at the University of Washington, Dr. Moe completed [...]

Neal D. Futran, MD, DMD

PROFESSOR

Anchor Links "I strive to provide the ideal experience and state of the art care for my patients' head and [...]

Rocco Ferrandino, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Background Ferrandino anchor links Biography Dr. Rocco Ferrandino, MD, is a head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgeon in the [...]

Zain Rizvi, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Anchor Links In medicine we are often faced with difficult and complex decisions. My goal is to help educate and [...]

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We greatly appreciate donations to help fund the advancement of our specialty through patient care, education, and scientific exploration. All donations received directly impact patient care at all levels.