Jeffrey M. Ahn, MD
Salvatore M. Caruana, MD
Lanny Garth Close, MD
Hector Rodriguez, MD

Welcome to the Division of Head and Neck Surgery at the Department of Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.

The Division of Head and Neck Surgery focuses primarily on the evaluation and treatment of head and neck masses. Head and neck masses may be benign or cancerous, and they may involve the larynx, pharynx, thyroid gland, salivary gland, mouth, neck, face, and skull.

This web site is designed to provide introductory information about some of the common conditions and treatments that we treat in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery. Our goal is to encourage patient education and communication with your physician, so that together we may ensure that every patient receives the best possible care. Useful articles and links are provided for additional reading. We welcome your questions and feedback.

About Your Condition About Your Procedure Head and Neck Masses Head and Neck Surgeries Biopsies of the Tongue, Lips, and Throat Neck Dissection Transnasal Flexible Laryngoscopy (TFL) Transnasal Esophagoscopy (TNE)