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.

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Comprehensive 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?

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Why 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.

Leading the Way in Head and Neck Care

Dr. Uttam Sinha oversees the USC Head and Neck Center. He specializes in head and neck diseases with a focus on patient care, research and education. Under his leadership, the center takes a holistic, personalized approach—from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation—to help patients get and stay healthy.

Uttam K. Sinha, MD

Director, USC Head and Neck Center
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Our Team

Albert Y. Han, MD, PhD

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Assistant Professor Of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck ...
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Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology, Salivary Gland
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Niels C. Kokot, MD

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Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Salivary Gland
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Daniel I. Kwon, MD

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Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck ...
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Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Salivary Gland
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Uttam K. Sinha, MD

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Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Salivary Gland
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Mark S. Swanson, MD

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Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck ...
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Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Salivary Gland
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Liyang Tang, MD

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Assistant Professor Of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck ...
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Head and Neck Surgery, Salivary Gland
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Amy Anne Surnock, NP-C

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Specialties
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
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Jessica J. Tamashiro, CCC-SLP

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Specialties
Speech-Language Pathology, Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
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Brenda Capobres Villegas, CCC-SLP

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Speech-Language Pathology, Head and Neck Surgery
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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.

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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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Our Locations

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222 W Eulalia St Suite 200
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1370 Foothill Blvd Suite 100
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
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125 W. Huntington Drive
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Arcadia, CA 91007
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