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Kevin Contrera, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pittsburgh, PA

KevinJ.ContreraMDMPH

Otolaryngology (ENT) Pittsburgh, PA

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Assistant Professor, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction

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  • Office

    200 Lothrop St
    Eye and Ear Institute, Suite 500
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Summary

  • Kevin J. Contrera, MD, MPH, is a head and neck surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. After obtaining his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he completed residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Cleveland Clinic, followed by fellowships in advanced head & neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. His research focuses on advancing head and neck oncology through clinical trials and has been supported by the National Institutes of Health. He has received over a dozen national research awards, including from NRG Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has held national leadership positions in the American Head and Neck Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Medical Association.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2021 - 2023
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2016 - 2021
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2016
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthMPH, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, 2014 - 2015
  • Xavier University
    Xavier UniversityB.S., Biology, Chemistry , Summa Cum Laude, Scholars Program, 2007 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2016 - 2021
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • What the Color of Your Tongue Reveals About Your Health
    What the Color of Your Tongue Reveals About Your HealthNovember 8th, 2023

Professional Memberships