Surgical removal of head and neck cancer constitutes optimal therapy for many patients and Duke surgeons are among the best in the field.

Our surgeons place a premium on preserving function and minimizing tissue loss.

The Duke Head and Neck Cancer Clinic offers a full range of rehabilitation services designed to manage side effects and to help each patient return to normal activities as soon as possible.

Our nurses, physician assistants, nutritionists, dental experts, and pharmacists help patients manage pain, ensure proper nutrition to maintain health, determine the best doses of medications, and care for patients’ teeth during and after therapy.

Our speech therapists and physical therapists help restore any functions compromised during therapy.

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Esclamado, Ramon M.
• Fisher, Samuel R.
• Olson, John A. Jr.
• Scher, Richard L.
• Scheri, Randall P.
• Witsell, David L.
• Zenn, Michael R.