Head and neck surgery in Miami
When you or a family member is experiencing complications of the head and neck, our physicians have the specialized training to provide the dedicated care you need. From the treatment of cancers and benign tumors to management of facial trauma/paralysis, bone pain, and cosmetic concerns, we are here to support you with all that you need.
Miami head and neck surgical oncologists and reconstructive surgeons
At HCA Florida Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, our team is committed to ensuring you get the most advanced and up-to-date care possible, with the latest technologies and innovations, with personalized care tailor-made for you. From comprehensive cancer care and treatment of radiation and chemotherapy complications to reconstruction with stem cells and advanced microsurgical techniques, our specialists are equipped to treat the most complex conditions of the head and neck.
About HCA Florida Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
Our head and neck surgeons are specially trained to address a diverse range of needs, and are uniquely capable of providing comprehensive, customizable care from onset to complete rehabilitation.
Head and neck conditions we treat
Conditions we treat include:
- Benign head and neck tumors
- Craniofacial trauma
- Facial cosmetic issues
- Facial nerve dysfunction
- Head and neck cancers
- Medication-related osteonecrosis (MRONJ)
- Oral and facial abnormalities
- Osteoradionecrosis (ORN)
- Sensory nerve injuries of the oral cavity, face and neck
No matter your need for consultation or treatment, some symptoms to watch out for that could lead you to seek our care include:
- Bleeding of the mouth, nose or ear
- Broken or exposed facial bones
- Facial asymmetry or hindered facial movement
- Loosening/shifting of teeth or change in bite
- Growths, swelling, masses or lumps in the mouth, jaw, face, throat or neck
- Lesions — either flat or raised — in the mouth or on the face/neck
- Numbness of the tongue, lip or face
- Pain in the mouth, throat or face
- Trouble breathing or swallowing comfortably
Services and/or procedures offered
Head and Neck Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are highly complex, collaborative surgical specialties that encompass the treatment of a broad spectrum of disease processes. Our team specializes in all types of head, neck, and maxillofacial surgery, including thyroid/parathyroid surgery, surgical removal of benign lesions and tumors, as well as oral and throat cancers, treatment of skin cancers, and reconstruction of skin cancer defects, and surgical management of ORN (exposed, painful bones in previously radiated areas) and MRONJ (bone destruction/pain from previous medication usage). We also provide the latest in tissue engineering with stem cells and growth factors to rebuild jaw and facial bones without the need to take bones from other parts of the body; we also offer the most advanced reconstructive options, including microvascular free tissue transfer, for the reconstruction of complex head and neck defects. Repair and reconstruction of nerves, providing sensation to the mouth and face, and surgical correction of facial paralysis are unique and highly specialized practices that we are proud to offer our patients. Finally, our surgeons are experts in managing facial trauma and provide cosmetic surgical services such as rhinoplasty (nose job), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), etc.
Our surgical team
Our team is led by an experienced surgeon specializing in head and neck surgical oncology, advanced reconstructive surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. True to these specialties, the dedicated professionals that make up our practice have amassed years of unique knowledge that allows them to address all of our patient’s needs, from tumors, trauma, reconstruction, and facial paralysis to sensory deficits, radiation, and chemotherapy bone damage, and cosmetic improvements using the latest, most advanced technologies and techniques.
Patient resources
Patient care is our first priority, and we're committed to making your experience as convenient as possible. Learn more about the resources available to our patients.