American Head & Neck Society

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

Published on by Akheel Mohammad

AKHEEL MOHAMMAD – Indore, Madhya pradesh

Practice Contact Information

GREATER KAILASH HOSPITAL
Beside Hotel shreemaya, R.N.T. Marg, Indore, M.P.
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Indore
Madhya pradesh
452016
India

Phone: +919584284566
Email: [email protected]
Web Site:

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

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

Biography/Statement

I am a dedicated consultant head & neck oncosurgeon/ reconstruction surgeon / oral & maxillofacial surgeon with enriched experience & expertise of nearly 6 years in handling difficult cases, studying the case history & finding out medical solutions. Over the years, I have performed more than 700 major / supra major onco surgeries.

 

I am an academically astute with credentials as MDS; MFDS RCPS (Glasgow); FDS RCS(Lon); FHNCS; FADI; FIIHNO; and FIFHNOS, U.S, presently pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from Saveetha University. I am passionate about improving longevity of patients afflicted with high-risk & complex carcinomas. During my associations I have gained a strong experience in liaising with authorities, patients and with national and international organizations.

Clinical Trials

Evaluation of clinico-pathological parameters and Epidermal growth factor receptor status to create a mathematical model for prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinomas.

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Published on by Maisie Shindo

Maisie Shindo, MD – Portland, Oregon

Practice Contact Information

Oregon Health & Science University
3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road
PV-01
Portland
Oregon
97239
United States

Phone: (503)494-2544
Email:
Web Site: https://www.ohsu.edu/ent/thyroid-and-parathyroid-center

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon

Biography/Statement

Dr. Shindo serves as the co-director of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Program, consulting with patients and providing a full range of diagnosis and surgical treatment services to patients with thyroid and parathyroid disorders.Dr. Shindo has special expertise in the treating complicated thyroid and parathyroid conditions, bringing together the expertise of doctors from several specialties when  necessary. She has performed pioneering work with new treatments, including minimally invasive parathyroid surgery done under local anesthesia with video technology. She is a nationally and internationally well recognized head and neck endocrine surgeon.

Education

  • Residency: Otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, University of Southern California Medical Center, 1989

  • Fellowship: Head and neck oncologic surgery, Northwestern University Hospital, 1991

  • Certifications: American Board of Otolaryngology, 1989

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Published on by Nicole Schmitt

Nicole Schmitt – Atlanta, Georgia

Practice Contact Information

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University
550 Peachtree Street Northeast
11th Floor Otolaryngology
Atlanta
Georgia
30308
United States

Phone:
Email:
Web Site:

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Head and Neck Research, Head and Neck Surgeon

Biography/Statement

Nicole C. Schmitt, MD, FACS, is an Acting Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and Co-Director for Translational Research in the Head and Neck Program at Winship Cancer Institute and Emory University School of Medicine. A board certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Schmitt’s clinical and research work is focused on head and neck surgical oncology and novel therapeutic combinations. Dr. Schmitt is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and American Head and Neck Society.

 

Dr. Schmitt obtained her Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She completed her general surgery internship, a research fellowship and her residency in otolaryngology at University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. She also completed a fellowship in head and neck surgery and tumor biology at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schmitt was on faculty at Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), NIH, before joining the faculty at Emory University in 2020.

 

Dr. Schmitt’s research interest is in characterizing immune effects of cytotoxic chemotherapy and designing optimal combinations of chemotherapy and immunotherapy for head and neck cancer.

Clinical Trials

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ASTX660, an antagonist of cIAP1/2 and XIAP, increases antigen processing machinery and can enhance radiation-induced immunogenic cell death in preclinical models of head and neck cancer. Ye W, Gunti S, Allen CT, Hong Y, Clavijo PE, Van Waes C, Schmitt NC. Oncoimmunology. 2020 Jan 9;9(1):1710398.

Cisplatin and oxaliplatin induce similar immunogenic changes in preclinical models of head and neck cancer. Park SJ, Ye W, Xiao R, Silvin C, Padget M, Hodge JW, Van Waes C, Schmitt NC. Oral Oncol. 2019 Aug;95:127-135.

Cisplatin alters anti-tumor immunity and synergizes with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibition in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Tran L, Allen CT, Xiao R, Moore E, Davis R, Park SJ, Spielbauer K, Van Waes C, Schmitt NC. Cancer Immunol Res 2017;5: 1141-1151.

PD-1 inhibition minimally impacts cisplatin-induced toxicities in a murine model. Spielbauer K, Cunningham L, Schmitt N. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg 2018; 159:343-346.

Antagonist of cIAP1/2 and XIAP synergizes with radiation therapy and PD-1 blockade to enhance anti-tumor immunity. Xiao R, Allen CT, Tran L, Patel P, Park SJ, Chen Z, Van Waes C, Schmitt NC. Oncoimmunology 2018; 7:e1471440.

Published on by Mike Markiewicz, MD, DDS, MPH, FACS

Michael Markiewicz – Buffalo, NY

Practice Contact Information

University at Buffalo
112 Squire Hall
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Buffalo
NY
14214
United States

Phone: 7168295425
Email:
Web Site:

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery

Biography/Statement

Dr. Markiewicz is Professor and Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY. He also holds adjuncts appointments as Professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Surgery, at the Jacob’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Science, is an attending surgeon in the Department of Head and Neck/Reconstructive Surgery at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and is Co-director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team, at the Craniofacial Center of Western New York. Dr. Markiewicz earned his Dental Degree at the University at Buffalo, and Medical Degree at Oregon Health and Science University where he also completed his General Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training.  He obtained a Master’s of Public Health from Harvard University and completed a Fellowship in Clinical Investigation at The Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. Dr. Markiewicz completed fellowships in Pediatric Cleft and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, in Orlando, Florida, and in Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery, at the University of Florida, College of Medicine, in Jacksonville Florida.

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Published on by Matthew Mifsud

Matthew Mifsud – Tampa, FL

Practice Contact Information

University of South Florida
12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd MDC 73

Tampa
FL
33612
United States

Phone: 8139744683
Email:
Web Site: https://find-a-doctor.health.usf.edu/provider/Matthew+John+Mifsud/726207

Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery

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

Biography/Statement

As a head and neck surgical oncologist, my major focus is the treatment within the head and neck region, affecting the face, neck, mouth and throat. At USF, I help lead a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, that develop individualized cancer treatment plans, for each of our patients.

I have extensive surgical training and experience, which includes advanced sub-specialization within my field of otolaryngology. This allows me to perform a wide array of surgical procedures and particularly focus on reconstructive surgery. This entails taking body parts from one area and transplanting them into the head and neck. This helps maintain a more normal physical appearance and optimizes speech/swallowing function, which can be impacted by cancer or other maladies. I’m able to not only treat a person’s disease, but also help to optimize their quality of life long after treatment is complete.

In addition to cancer, I also focus on other complex head and neck conditions, such as those affecting the salivary glands, thyroid, and trachea. At USF, I also engage in various teaching and research activities, which enhance my ability to provide state-of-the-art care to all my patients.

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