American Head & Neck Society

Advancing Education, Research, and Quality of Care for the Head and Neck oncology patient.

Published on by Chau Nguyen

Chau Nguyen – Ventura, CA

Practice Contact Information

300 Hillmont Ave Ste 401

Ventura
CA
93003
United States

Phone: (805) 652-6201
Email:
Web Site: https://anacapasurgical.com/project/dr-nguyen/

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon

Biography/Statement

Dr. Chau T Nguyen, FACS is Director of the Ventura County Medical Center Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery program and volunteer Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He received his BS in biomedical sciences from the University of California Riverside, and his MD from UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Head and Neck Surgery at the University of South Florida and served on the faculty there for one year as a Clinical Instructor. He completed a 2-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under the tutelage of Dr. Andrew Weil. His practice is in general otolaryngology with a focus on endocrine neck surgery. He actively mentors medical students as well as residents in ENT, family practice, and general surgery. He has published peer-reviewed scientific articles as well as book chapters, and presented at national and international conferences, with a research interest in integrative otolaryngology. He is on the Editorial Review Board for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is the past Chair of the Complementary/Integrative Medicine Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), member of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS), American Head and Neck Society, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and American Thyroid Association. He received an Honor Award from the AAO-HNS in 2014 and was named a Daiichi/AAOHNSF Clinical Scholar in 2005.

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Nguyen, C. To Diet (Cold/Liquid) or Not for Posttonsillectomy Pain. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2019 160(4): 744–745. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599819828978 

Nguyen CT, Taw MB, Wang MB. Integrative care of the patient with head and neck cancer. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2018 Oct 16;3(5):364-371. doi: 10.1002/lio2.184. eCollection 2018 Oct. Review. PMID: 30410990 Free PMC Article 

Nguyen CT. Integrative Medicine as a Bridge to Physician Wellness. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Jun;158(6):987-988. 

Vorasubin N, Nguyen C, Wang M. Risk factors for cervical lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: A meta-analysis. Ear Nose Throat J. 2016 Feb;95(2):73-7. 

Wang MB, Liu IY, Gornbein JA, Nguyen CT. HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal    Carcinoma: A Systematic Review of Treatment and Prognosis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Nov;153(5):758-69.  

Nguyen CT, Wang MB. Intraoperative nerve monitoring and vocal cord paralysis: have rates really risen after the adoption of intraoperative nerve monitoring? J Am Coll Surg. 2015 May;220(5):972-3. 

Nguyen CT, Wang MB. Practice Patterns in the Surgical Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma. Thyroid. December 2014, 24(12): 1816-1817. 

Nguyen, CT. Differential diagnosis of facial pain. Rhinology. 2014 June:52(Supp 25): 1022.  http://www.europeanrhinologicsociety.org/Congress/Abstracts/ERS-1220.pdf 

Nguyen CT, Wang MB. Complementary and integrative treatments: atypical facial pain. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2013 Jun;46(3):367-82.  

Nguyen CT, Taw MB, Wang MB. Complementary and integrative treatments: balance disorders. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2013 Jun;46(3):409-22.  

Taw MB, Nguyen CT, Wang MB. Complementary and integrative treatments: rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2013 Jun;46(3):345-66. Erratum in: Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2013 Aug;46(4)711.   

Suh , J, Wu , A, Taw, M, et al. Treatment of Recalcitrant Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Integrative East-West Medicine: A Pilot Study. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012 Mar;138(3):294-300. 

Nguyen, C, Vira, D, Mowry, S.  Emerging Trends in the Management of Laryngeal Rhabdomyosarcoma. Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery 2012 146: 342. 

Wu AW, Nguyen C, Wang MB. What is the best treatment for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma? Laryngoscope. 2011 Sep;121(9):1828-9. 

Wu AW, Wang MB, Nguyen CT. Surgical practice patterns in the treatment of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Dec;136(12):1182-90. Erratum in: Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Feb;137(2):123. 

Nguyen CT.  ENT: Neck mass. In Esherick JS, ed.  Tarascon Primary Care Pocketbook 3rd ed. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2010: 132-33. 

Nguyen CT. ENT: Dysphagia and Otalgia. In Esherick JS, ed. Tarascon Primary Care Pocketbook 4th ed. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2016: 90-91. 

Nguyen, C. Surgical Airway Management. In Duncan, T, Romero, J, eds. VCMC Trauma Book, 2012: 46-50. Accessed online http://www.venturafamilymed.org/images/resources/surgery/trauma-book.pdf January 4, 2019. 

Survey of practice patterns in the treatment of PTMC. AAO-HNS Bulletin 2008; 27(12): 34-35. 

Cohen M, Wang MB, Nguyen CT.  Radiology quiz case 2. Rhinoscleroma and cervical emphysema. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Jun;133(6):615, 617-8. 

Can curcumin prevent cancer? AAO-HNS Bulletin July 2007:62-63. 

Powell SA, Nguyen CT, Gaziano J, et al. Mass psychogenic illness presenting as acute stridor in an adolescent female cohort. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology 2007;116(7):525-531. 

Ouch! Recurring ear infections may bring serious consequences. Be Well. Winter 2006.  http://www.vchca.org/BeWellWinter06.pdf 

Cell biology of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, online chapter in http://emedicine.medscape.com, Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery 2006 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/854867-overview (Accessed 1/4/19) 

Nguyen, C. Anatomy 102: A synthesis. Clin Anat. 2006 May;19(4):378-9. 

Clinical anatomy and the physical examination part I: thorax, abdomen, perineum, and pelvis. Clin Anat. 2001 Sep;14(5):332-48. 

The anatomy of the nose, chapter in www.emedicine.com, Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery 2000 (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/835134-overview#showall) Accessed 1/4/19 

Nguyen CT, Tan J, Blackwell KE, et al. Primary melanocytic schwannoma of cervical sympathetic chain. Head Neck 2000; Mar; 22(2):195-199. Presented at Western Student Medical Research Forum 1999 

Educational Affairs Committee, American Association of Clinical Anatomists. The clinical anatomy of several invasive procedures. Clin Anat 1999; 12(1):43-54 

Published on by Ioannis Chatzistefanou

IOANNIS CHATZISTEFANOU – Athens, Attika

Practice Contact Information

ATHENS MEDICAL GROUP
Distomou 9
Marousi
Athens
Attika
15125
Greece

Phone: +30 211 103 1490
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://myoms.gr

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Head and Neck Surgeon

Biography/Statement

Dr Ioannis Chatzistefanou graduated from Hellenic Military School of Medical Officer Corps and 2nd of his class from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece). He trained in prestigious university hospitals in USA (University of Maryland – Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, USA), Great Britain (University College London Hopsital, Royal London Hospital) and Greece (Αristotle University of Thesaloniki). Dr Chatzistefanou gained a Certification of Complete Training (C.C.T.) according to the European Medical Directive 2005/36/EC and a U.E.M.S. recognized qualification of the medical specialty of “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”, after succeeding to the regional Board Exams. He is a full time attending at the 424 General Military Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece. Besides, he is conducting private practice at the Athens Medical Center, Athens, and the Interbalkan Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece and he is honorary associate at the Medical school of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Division of Head and Neck Surgery).

Dr Chatzistefanou has a PhD at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with thesis topic ” The Role of Perineural Invasion in Prognosis and Treatment Decisions in Patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma”. The research project is conducted in association with the University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA. Dr Chatzistefanou has also carried out significant research, with several publications (pubmed) and presentations at international and regional scientific conferences. Moreover he is member of the Editorial Board in international journals (USA).

During his training, Dr Chatzistefanou gained valuable and international experience in various topics of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including Oral/ Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction, Skin Cancer, Face Deformity, Cleft Lip/ Palate, Maxillofacial Trauma, Temporomandibular joint disorders, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Microneurosurgery. He also attended several training courses in USA and Europe, including the “Practical Microvascular Surgery Course” at the University of Liverpool, with course directors Prof. J. Brown and Prof. R. Shaw. Dr Chatzistefanou is a member of  American Head and Neck Society (AHNS), European Association for Cranio Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS), British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS).

As an Officer at the Hellenic Army Medical Corps, he has participated in the N.A.T.O. peacekeeping mission in Kosovo (K-Force), while he is contributing as a quest instructur at the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center – N.A.T.O. (Greece).

Dr Chatzistefanou is also the National Cordinador, together with Prof. Alexander Rapidis, of the Hellenic actions within the framework of the “27th July – World Head and Neck Cancer Day”, a worldwide campaing that is conducted under the banner of the  International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS) and the central coordination of Prof. J. Shah (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA).

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Published on by Russell Smith

Russell Smith – Jacksonville, FL

Practice Contact Information

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
1301 Palm Avenue

Jacksonville
FL
32207
United States

Phone: 844-632-2278
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://www.baptistjax.com/doctors/surgical-oncologist/dr-russell-smith-md

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon

Biography/Statement

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery

Point of Care Head and Neck Ultrasound

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Published on by Christopher Yao, MD FRCSC

Christopher Yao – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Practice Contact Information

Fox Chase Cancer Center
c300

Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
19111
United States

Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://www.foxchase.org/christopher-yao

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. Christopher MKL Yao completed his medical degree and residency training in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto  and subsequently completed a 2 year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has since joined the multidisciplinary head and neck oncology team at Fox Chase Cancer Center were he provides care the full spectrum of head and neck surgical oncology, as well as subspecialty care for patients with oropharyngeal cancers, and microvascular reconstruction.  

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Published on by Theresa Guo

Theresa Guo – La Jolla, California

Practice Contact Information

University of California, San Diego
MC 0987

La Jolla
California
92037
United States

Phone: 8587612340
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/1255694196/ent-head-and-neck-(otolaryngology)-surgery

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Head and Neck Research, Head and Neck Surgeon

Biography/Statement

Theresa Guo, MD, is a head and neck surgeon who treats patients with head and neck tumors, including salivary gland, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, as well as cancer of the face, scalp, nose, mouth, tongue and throat.  Dr. Guo completed a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She completed her residency training in otolaryngology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Guo earned her medical degree at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, a program of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. In addition to patient care, she is also engaged in research that seeks to deliver precision cancer care. Her research uses computational biology to study complex post-transcriptional genomic changes that occur in head and neck tumors.

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