USC Head and Neck Center
Our multidisciplinary team provides expert clinical and emotional support for you and your family — from diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation.
USC Head and Neck Center
Our multidisciplinary team provides expert clinical and emotional support for you and your family — from diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation.
Telehealth appointments are available.
Clinical Trials
Join a clinical trial for head and neck tumors to get access to new and promising therapies.
Join nowComprehensive Care for Head and Neck Tumors
At the USC Head and Neck Center, we put you at the center of your care, surrounding you and your loved ones with the support and expertise you need.
We provide customized treatment plans for cancerous and noncancerous tumors of the mouth, nose, throat, larynx, sinus, lymph nodes and salivary glands.
Our head and neck tumor team is involved in the entire cycle of your care, and we are committed to delivering care that improves your quality of life.
What Types of Tumors Does a Head and Neck Surgeon Treat?
Clinical Trials
Join a clinical trial for head and neck tumors to get access to new and promising therapies.
Join nowWhy Choose Us for Head and Neck Tumor Treatment
Our head and neck tumor specialists work with you to improve your muscle strength, coordination, speech, ability to swallow and overall quality of life.
We offer you support throughout your treatment journey and after your surgery with a full range of care options, such as rehabilitation tools, support services, education resources and nutritional counseling.
We use the latest technology and unique therapies, including transoral robotic surgery (TORS); intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT); neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES); and real-time dynamic MRI to help ensure a smooth recovery.
Our Team
Albert Han, MD, PhD
Medical Specialties
Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
Niels Kokot, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Daniel Kwon, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Uttam Sinha, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Mark Swanson, MD
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Liyang Tang, MD
Medical Specialties
Head and Neck Surgery
Amy Surnock, NP-C
Medical Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Jessica Tamashiro, CCC-SLP
Medical Specialties
Speech-Language Pathology, Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
Brenda Villegas, CCC-SLP
Medical Specialties
Speech-Language Pathology, Head and Neck Surgery
Patient Stories
Grace Note
Patient Story
I always felt like I was in the room with people who were a team.
Beating the Odds
Patient Story
I am blessed with a quality of life more resonant than before my laryngectomy.
Grace Note
Patient Story
I always felt like I was in the room with people who were a team.
Beating the Odds
Patient Story
I am blessed with a quality of life more resonant than before my laryngectomy.
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