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Published on November 11, 2021 by Chase Heaton

Chase Heaton – San Francisco, California

Practice Contact Information

UCSF
550 16th Street

San Francisco
California
94158
United States

Phone:
Email:
Web Site: https://ohns.ucsf.edu


Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Research, Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery


Biography/Statement

Dr. Chase M. Heaton is a head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgeon at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He specializes in treating benign and malignant tumors of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, thyroid, skin and salivary glands. He is fellowship trained in microvascular reconstruction for head and neck cancers. He also has experience in transoral robotic surgery for removal of head and neck tumors. Dr. Heaton is committed to working with patients to develop individualized treatment plans to ensure they get the best possible care.

In addition to treating patients, Dr. Heaton conducts clinical research on outcomes of head and neck surgery. He also plays an active role in teaching and mentoring UCSF otolaryngology residents and medical students. He is the Faculty Education Champion for the head and neck oncology resident rotation and is Course Director for the UCSF medical student selective.

Dr. Heaton completed undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame and earned a medical degree at the Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. After finishing an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency at UCSF, he completed a one-year fellowship in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at UCSF. He joined the UCSF faculty full-time in 2015.

Dr. Heaton is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He plays an active role in teaching and mentoring UCSF otolaryngology residents and medical students.

Specialty:
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction

Expertise:
Surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, thyroid, skin, and salivary glands. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for removal of head and neck malignancies. Reconstruction of complex head and neck defects with microvascular free tissue transfer

Professional Interests:
Head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck endocrine surgery, medical education, clinical research

Education and Training:
• Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, Indiana
• Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Illinois
• Internship: University of California, San Francisco – Otolaryngology
• Residency: University of California, San Francisco – Otolaryngology
• Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco – Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Published on November 5, 2021 by Changxing Liu

Changxing Liu – Tulsa, Oklahoma

Practice Contact Information

Ascension St John Medical Center
1919 South Wheeling Avenue

Tulsa
Oklahoma
74104
United States

Phone: 918-403-6284
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1467821009/changxing-liu-tulsa-ok


Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery


Biography/Statement

Dr. Changxing Liu specializes in head and neck surgeries, including surgical treatment of tumors of the head and neck area, reconstruction of head and neck defects with tissue transfer, including free flaps, transoral robotic surgery, and skull base surgery.

Clinical Trials

Bibliography

Published on September 25, 2021 by Jeffrey Janus

Jeffrey Janus – Jacksonville, Florida

Practice Contact Information

Mayo Clinic Florida
4500 San Pablo Road South

Jacksonville
Florida
32224
United States

Phone: 904-953-6674
Email:
Web Site: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/janus-jeffrey-r-m-d/bio-20097323


Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery


Biography/Statement

I am the current chairman of the Otolaryngology Department at Mayo Clinic Florida; a group that delivers excellent care to patients and which am very honored to be part of. My practice is 100% head and neck oncology, endocrine, and reconstructive surgery. I pride myself on treating patients how I would want to be treated: with care, compassion, and candor.

Clinical Trials

Bibliography

Dr. Jeffrey R. Janus is currently the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a board certified, fellowship trained, Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Dr. Janus trained at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida where he received entrance into the Junior Honors Medical Program, combining the last year of undergraduate training and the first year of medical school. He was at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota from 2008-2019 as an Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon. In early 2020, Dr. Janus transferred to Mayo Clinic Florida to continue his work. Dr. Janus’s interests include:

  • Salivary tumor (Parotid Gland) Surgery with special focus on postoperative facial nerve function and aesthetics
  • Removal and reconstruction of Head and Neck Cancers with concentration on restoration of pre-morbid form and function. These cases are often done with preoperative 3D planning and 3D printing of patient specific tools.
  • Endocrine Surgery — removal of thyroid and parathyroid tumors with consideration of voice function
  • Robotic Surgery — the use of the surgical robot to remove tumors of the throat (oropharynx) and voice box (larynx)
  • Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Clinic — this is a group of Head and Neck Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Pathologists, Radiologists, and other staff who meet regularly at Mayo Clinic Florida to review complex cases and compose multidisciplinary treatment plans.
  • Minimally invasive (endoscopic) approaches to the skull base and pituitary gland

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Janus’ is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals and actively collaborates with the center for regenerative medicine and the cancer center.

Published on September 21, 2021 by Daniel Kwon

Daniel Kwon – Los Angeles, CA

Practice Contact Information

Keck Medicine, University of Southern California
1450 San Pablo Street, Suite 5800

Los Angeles
CA
90033
United States

Phone: 3238656145
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://providers.keckmedicine.org/provider/Daniel+Injung+Kwon/1103027


Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery


Biography/Statement

Daniel Kwon, MD, is board-certified and fellowship-trained in all
areas of head and neck cancer surgery. His clinical practice ranges
from minimally invasive transoral robotic and laser microsurgery
for early-stage tumors to microvascular free flap reconstruction or
salvage surgery for advanced and recurrent cancers.

Additionally, his practice focuses on Thyroid and Parathyroid
surgery and he co-directs the USC Thyroid Cancer Program as well
as the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles Thyroid Cancer group. He
is one of the highest volume thyroid and parathyroid surgeons in
Los Angeles.

Clinical Trials

Bibliography

Published on September 15, 2021 by Andrew Larson

Andrew Larson – Burlington, Massachusetts

Practice Contact Information

Lahey Hospital And Medical Center/Boston University
41 Burlington Mall Road

Burlington
Massachusetts
01805
United States

Phone: 781.744.8450
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://physicians.lahey.org/details/4420/andrew-larson-otolaryngology_ear_nose__throat-burlington


Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery


Biography/Statement

Dr. Larson is a Head and Neck Oncologic/Reconstructive Surgeon at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA, and has an academic appointment as Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Medicine.  He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and also completed residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco.  He completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic, Skull Base, and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston, MA.  Dr. Larson has extensive training in transoral robotic surgery, microvascular head and neck reconstruction, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and surgeon-person ultrasound.

Clinical Trials

Bibliography

  1. Larson AR, Ryan WR. Transoral Excision of Parapharyngeal Space Tumors. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2021 June; doi:10.1016/j.otc.2021.03.001. PMID: 34024481.
  2. Larson AR, Kong KA, Walvekar RR, Ryan WR. Obstructive Sialadenitis: Stones and Stenosis.  Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep. Published online 2021:1-8. doi:10.1007/s40136-021-00339-5.
  3. Larson AR, Han M, Webb KL, et al. Patient-Reported Outcomes of Split-Thickness Skin Grafts for Floor of Mouth Cancer Reconstruction. ORL. Published online 2021:1-8. doi:10.1159/000512085. PMID: 33582667.
  4. Stanford-Moore GB, Ochoa E, Larson AR, Han M, Hoppe K, Ryan WR. Patterns of Nodal Metastases and Predictors of Occult Disease in HPV-Associated Oropharynx Cancer. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Sept; doi: 10.1177/0194599820951473.
  5. Ochoa E, Larson AR, Han M, Webb KL, Stanford-Moore G, El-Sayed IH, George JR, Ha PK, Heaton CM, Ryan WR. Patient-reported Quality of Life After Resection with Primary Closure for Oral Tongue Carcinoma.   2020 May 7; doi: 10.1002/lary.28723. PMID: 32379355.
  6. Formeister EJ, Baum R, Knott PD, Seth R, Ha P, Ryan W, El-Sayed I, George J, Larson AR, Plonowska K, Heaton C. Machine Learning for Predicting Complications in Head and Neck Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer. Laryngoscope. 2020 Jan 28. PMID: 31990084.
  7. Han M, Stanford-Moore GB, Larson AR, Schoppy DW, Cognetti DM, Joshi AS, Houlton JJ, Ryan WR. Predictors of Mortality in HPV-Associated Oropharynx Carcinoma Treated With Surgery Alone. Laryngoscope. 2019 Nov 1;. doi: 10.1002/lary.28344.  PMID: 31675132.
  8. Larson AR, Kemmer J, Formeister E, El-Sayed I, Ha P, George J, Ryan W, Chan E, Heaton C. Beyond Depth of Invasion: Adverse Pathologic Tumor Features in Early Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Laryngoscope. 2019 Aug 14;doi: 10.1002/lary.28241. PMID: 31411752.
  9. Larson AR, Aubin-Pouliot A, Delagnes E, Zheng M, Chang JL, Ryan WR. Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound for Chronic Obstructive Sialadenitis Helps Predict Sialendoscopic Findings and Outcomes. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Dec;157(6):973-980. PMID: 28871894.
  10. Niethamer TK, Larson AR, O’Neill AK, Bershteyn M, Hsiao EC, Klein OD, Pomerantz JH, Bush JO. EPHRIN-B1 Mosaicism Drives Cell Segregation in Craniofrontonasal Syndrome hiPSC-Derived Neuroepithelial Cells. Stem Cell Reports. 2017 Feb 22. PMID: 28238796.
  11. O’Neill AK, Kindberg AA, Niethamer TK, Larson A, Ho HH, Greenberg ME, Bush JO. Unidirectional Eph/ephrin signaling creates a cortical actomyosin differential to drive cell segregation. J Cell Biol. 2016 Oct 24; 215(2):217-229. PMID: 27810913.
  12. Kaur G, Sayegh ET, Larson A, Bloch O, Madden M, Sun MZ, Barani IJ, James CD, Parsa AT. Adjuvant radiotherapy for atypical and malignant meningiomas: a systematic review. Neuro Oncol. 2014 May; 16(5):628-36. PMID: 24696499; PMCID: PMC3984561.
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