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Ann Gillenwater, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Houston, TX

AnnGillenwaterMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Houston, TX

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Professor, Head and Neck Surgery at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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  • Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-792-6161

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1992 - 1994
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1989
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1987
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityB.A., Russian Studies, Magna Cum Laude, 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology-
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Performers Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS), 2018
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Honor Award American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2002
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • In Vivo Multimodal Optical Imaging: Improved Detection of Oral Dysplasia in Low-Risk Oral Mucosal Lesions  
    Yang EC, Schwarz RA, Lang AK, Bass N, Badaoui H, Vohra IS, Cherry KD, Williams MD, Gillenwater AM, Vigneswaran N, Richards-Kortum RR, Cancer Prev Res, 1/1/2018
  • Noninvasive diagnostic adjuncts for the evaluation of potentially premalignant oral epithelial lesions: current limitations and future directions  
    Yang EC, Tan MT, Schwarz RA, Richards-Kortum RR, Gillenwater AM, Vigneswaran N, Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol, 1/1/2018
  • Depression and Oropharynx Cancer Outcome  
    Shinn EH, Valentine A, Jethanandani A, Basen-Engquist K, Fellman B, Urbauer D, Atkinson E, Yusuf SW, Lenihan D, Woods ML, Kies MS, Sood AK, Carmack C, Morrison WH, Gil..., Psychosom Med, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Larynx in Adults
    Gillenwater AM, AHNS Annual Meeting & Research Workshop on the Biology Prevention and Treatment of Head & Neck Cancer, Chicago, IL, 1/18/2006
  • Optical Spectroscopy for the Non-Invasive Analysis of Oral Neoplasia
    Gillenwater AM, Ninth SPORE Investigator's Workshop, Washington, DC, 1/15/2001
  • Optical Detection of Oral Neoplasia
    Gillenwater AM, American Head and Neck Society, Palm Desert, CA, 1/25/1999

Lectures

  • RM-1929 photo-immunotherapy in patients with recurrent head and neck cancer: Results of a multicenter phase 2a open-label clinical trial. 
    2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/2/2018
  • Surgical Management, Contemporary Methods for Functional Success after Head and Neck Cancer: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Approach 
    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX - 1/12/2018
  • Best Practice for Total Laryngectomy and Rehabilitation 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/9/2018
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Press Mentions

  • 12 Things to Know About Tonsil Cancer
    12 Things to Know About Tonsil CancerJune 4th, 2024
  • Cancer of the Gums: 9 Things to Know
    Cancer of the Gums: 9 Things to KnowJanuary 9th, 2023
  • 6th World Oral Cancer Congress in Bengaluru from May 17
    6th World Oral Cancer Congress in Bengaluru from May 17April 11th, 2017
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Professional Memberships