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274 verified specialists treating head & neck cancer from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Loma Linda University Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Inova Health System. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Chi Viet

Chi Viet, MD, DDS, PHD

Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oncology

Loma Linda, CA15+ years
Surgical Oncology
Yuh-Shin Chang

Yuh-Shin Chang, MD

Oncology

Boston, MA10+ years
Radiation Oncology
Ali Tahvildari

Ali Tahvildari, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

Oncology

Herndon, VA15+ years
Radiation Oncology
Rohini Nadgir

Rohini Nadgir, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Oncology

Sharon, MA20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Amany Aziz

Amany Aziz, M.D.

Oncology

Glen Ellyn, IL15+ years
Radiation Oncology
Hyunseok Kang

Hyunseok Kang, MD

Clinical Instructor, Medicine - Oncology; Leader, Head and Neck Medical Oncology; Leader, Head and Neck Cancer Research Group, Stanford Cancer Institute

Hematology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Head & Neck OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Kresimira Milas

Kresimira Milas, MD

Professor of Surgery and Chief of Endocrine Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

Oncology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Brian Henick

Brian Henick, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine at CUMC; Associate Director, Experimental Therapeutics; Director of Translational Research, Upper Aerodigestive Cancers in Medical Oncology; Director, HICCC Phase I Unit

Oncology

New York, NY10+ years
Head & Neck OncologyMedical Oncology
Steven Standiford

Steven Standiford, MD

Oncology

Philadelphia, PA
Surgical Oncology
Nicole Abinanti

Nicole Abinanti, M.D.

Oncology

Charlotte, NC20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Menachem Gold

Menachem Gold, MD

Section Chief, Neuroradiology

Oncology

Bronx, NY20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Sameer Ansari

Sameer Ansari, MD, PHD

Professor, Radiology (Interventional Neuroradiology), Neurological Surgery, Neurology—Ken and Ruth Davee Department, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine; Clinical Associate, Radiology-Neuroradiology, University of Chicago

Oncology

Evanston, IL20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Ammar Sukari

Ammar Sukari, M.D.

Professor - Clinical, Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Oncology

Detroit, MI20+ years
Head & Neck OncologyMedical Oncology
Shane Smith

Shane Smith, M.D.

President, Radiology Physicians, Inc.

Oncology

Dayton, OH20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Brenessa Lindeman

Brenessa Lindeman, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Medical Education; Chief, Section of Endocrine Surgery; Vice Chair of Education, Department of Surgery; Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education

Oncology

Birmingham, AL15+ years
Surgical Oncology
Paul Ladenson

Paul Ladenson, M.D.

Oncology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Radiation Oncology
Rainer Poley

Rainer Poley, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Medicine

Oncology

Austin, TX20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Geoffrey Young

Geoffrey Young, M.D.

chief of head and neck cancer surgery and physician lead for quality and safety

Oncology

Miami, FL20+ years
Surgical Oncology
Jyoti Saini

Jyoti Saini, MD

Director, Breast Imaging

Oncology

Palos Heights, IL20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Thomas Lott

Thomas Lott, M.D.

Oncology

Valdosta, GA30+ years
Radiation Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of head & neck cancer specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Head & Neck Cancer as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a head & neck cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for head & neck cancer depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these head & neck cancer specialists accepting new patients?
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. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
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.