Throat cancer
    Doctors and departments

    Sept. 01, 2026

    Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

    Doctors who treat this condition

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    1. Kevin Arce, M.D., D.M.D.

      Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
      1. Rochester, MN
    2. Rodrigo Bayon, M.D.

      Surgeon
      1. Phoenix, AZ
    3. Payam Entezami, M.D., M.S.

      Otolaryngologist
      1. Phoenix, AZ
    4. Kyle S. Ettinger, M.D., D.D.S.

      Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist
      1. Rochester, MN
    5. Michael L. Hinni, M.D.

      Otolaryngologist
      1. Phoenix, AZ
    6. Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D.

      Otolaryngologist
      1. Jacksonville, FL
    7. David G. Lott, M.D.

      Otolaryngologist, Surgeon
      1. Phoenix, AZ
    8. Eric J. Moore, M.D.

      Otolaryngologist
      1. Rochester, MN
    9. John M. Nathan, M.D.,D.D.S.

      Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Sleep Medicine Specialist, Surgeon
      1. Rochester, MN
    10. Samip Patel, M.D.

      Otolaryngologist
      1. Jacksonville, FL

    Research

    The Department of Otolaryngology has a research program dedicated to advancing treatment for throat cancer and other head and neck cancers. Researchers from head and neck surgery, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, hematology/oncology, immunology, and molecular medicine work together to create and conduct research studies that will most benefit people.

    Throat cancer research is conducted in coordination with Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the U.S. National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center. This designation recognizes the institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

    Publications

    See a list of publications about throat cancer by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

    Research profiles

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    1. Joaquin J. Garcia

      M.D.

      Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

    2. Adam L. Holtzman

      M.D.

      Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology

    3. Jeffrey R. Janus

      M.D.

      Professor of Otolaryngology

    4. David G. Lott

      M.D.

      Professor of Otolaryngology

    5. Daniel J. Ma

      M.D.

      Professor of Radiation Oncology

    6. Eliot J. Martin

      P.A.-C.

      Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology

    7. Eric J. Moore

      M.D.

      Professor of Otolaryngology

    8. Scott H. Okuno

      M.D.

      Professor of Oncology

    9. Daniel L. Price

      M.D.

      Professor of Otolaryngology

    10. Katharine A. Price

      M.D.

      Professor of Oncology

    Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report.

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