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Head & Neck Cancer Specialists in Houston, TX

8 verified specialists treating head & neck cancer are listed for Houston, Texas. Profiles cover focus areas including Head & Neck Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Hematology & Oncology. Common hospital affiliations include Houston Methodist Hospital, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Memorial Medical Center.

Maura Gillison

Maura Gillison, MD

Professor of Medicine, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Head & Neck OncologyMedical Oncology
Renata Ferrarotto

Renata Ferrarotto, MD

Professor and Director of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical Research, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Max Wintermark

Max Wintermark, MD

Chair, Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
Neuro-OncologyRadiation Oncology
Donald Donovan

Donald Donovan, M.D

Professor and Chair, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Olga Keith Wiess Chair of Otorhinolaryngology

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Faye Johnson

Faye Johnson, MD, PHD

Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Medical Oncology
Neal Akhave

Neal Akhave, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Hematology

Houston, TX10+ years
Head & Neck OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Elizabeth Grubbs

Elizabeth Grubbs, MD

Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
Surgical Oncology
Raymon Grogan

Raymon Grogan, MD

Chief of Endocrine Surgery, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
Surgical Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of head & neck cancer specialists in Houston built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Head & Neck Cancer as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Houston, Texas. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a head & neck cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Head & Neck Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Hematology & Oncology. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to head & neck cancer.
Are these head & neck cancer specialists accepting new patients in Houston?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Head & Neck Cancer?
Head & Neck Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches head & neck cancer care.