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Theodoros Teknos, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Cleveland, OH

TheodorosNTeknosMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Cleveland, OH

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Laryngology & Voice Disorders

President and Scientific Director of the Seidman Cancer Center at University Hospitals Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    11100 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44106
    Phone+1 614-824-8056
    Fax+1 216-844-1775

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 1996 - 1997
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1992 - 1996
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1991
  • Wayne State University
    Wayne State UniversityB.A., Chemistry, 1983 - 1987
  • Wayne State University
    Wayne State UniversityB.S., Biology, 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1997 - 2013
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2023
  • Best Doctors in America 2003-2023
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2001-2023
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Predictors of Gastrostomy Tube Dependence in Surgically Managed Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma  
    Stephen Y Kang, James W Rocco, Michael J Cipolla, Amit Agrawal, David E Schuller, Peter T Dziegielewski, Ricardo L Carrau, Matthew O Old, Enver Ozer, Vivek R Varma, Th..., The Laryngoscope
  • The Impact of Cancer Treatment on the Diets and Food Preferences of Patients Receiving Outpatient Treatment  
    Coa K, Epstein J, Ettinger D, Jatoi A, McManus K, Platek M, Price W, Stewart M, Moskowitz B, Nutrition and Cancer, 1/9/2015
  • Predictors and Costs of Readmissions at an Academic Head and Neck Surgery Center  
    Dziegelewski PT, Boyce B, Manning A, Agrawal A, Old M, Ozer E, Head Neck, 1/9/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Identification of circulating tumor cells in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck patients at time of surgical intervention: long term outcomes
    Teknos TN, American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Annual Meeting at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM), Boston, MA, 1/22/2015
  • Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (saha) inhibits growth of head and neck cancer cell lines by reactivation of tumor suppressor microRNAs
    Teknos TN, American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Annual Meeting at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM), Boston, MA, 1/22/2015
  • Prognostic factors of recurrent oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma associated with survival in the salvage patient population
    Teknos TN, American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Annual Meeting at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM), Boston, MA, 1/22/2015
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Lectures

  • Careers in Cancer Research 
    The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH - 1/16/2015
  • New Findings in HPV-Related Oral Cancer 
    Seattle, WA - 1/11/2015
  • High expression of Myoferlin and IL-6 is associated with poor outcome in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma patients and is inversely associated with HPV status 
    Sao Paulo, Brazil - 1/8/2015
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Other

  • Dual use probe combines optical, nuclear imaging 
    Pan Q, Teknos TN
    AuntMinnie.com
    1/22/2014
  • Toward A Cancer Free World 
    Teknos TN, Channel 10 News with Tracy Townsend, Latest Research in Head and Neck Cancer during Head and Neck Ca
    Columbus, OH - 1/1/2013

Press Mentions

  • US Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline, but Hard Work Remains
    US Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline, but Hard Work RemainsJanuary 14th, 2023
  • Columbia University’s Gary Schwartz Named Case Comprehensive Cancer Center’s New Director
    Columbia University’s Gary Schwartz Named Case Comprehensive Cancer Center’s New DirectorJanuary 12th, 2023
  • UH Seidman Cancer Center’s Five Star Sensation and Bite Back Campaign Raises More Than $975K
    UH Seidman Cancer Center’s Five Star Sensation and Bite Back Campaign Raises More Than $975KSeptember 29th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Greek