Head and Neck Center
People travel from all over the world to receive care from our team of head and neck specialists at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center. As international leaders in head and neck surgery, our team of surgeons treat a variety of head and neck conditions, ranging from benign tumors in the throat or larynx to complex cancers.
Meet Your Care Team
Melanie D. HicksMD
- Cancer, ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Oral and Other Cancer, Oropharyngeal Cancer, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Surgery
Alexander J. LangermanMD, MS
- Cancer, ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Surgery, Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck, Skull Base Conditions
Kyle MannionMD
- Cancer, ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Surgery, Skull Base Conditions, Skull Base Surgery
James L. NettervilleMD
- Cancer, ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Surgery, Skull Base Conditions, Skull Base Surgery
Sarah L. RohdeMD
- Cancer, ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Surgery, Skull Base Conditions, Skull Base Surgery
Eben RosenthalMD
- ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Surgery
Jamie G. WiggletonMSN, ANP-BC
- Cancer, ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Otolaryngology, Skull Base Conditions, Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers
Why Choose the Head and Neck Center at Vanderbilt
- Knowledge and experience in surgery
Our surgeons have extensive experience performing a wide range of complex surgeries using minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. Their experience translates into the best possible care and outcomes for you.
- Team approach
We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our team members collaborate with each other, as well as with experts in other medical disciplines, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure you receive the best possible care.
- Innovation
Vanderbilt has pioneered surgical techniques to treat head and neck conditions and vocal cord paralysis. For example, Vanderbilt is one of only a few medical centers where surgeons perform a delicate, advanced surgery to remove rare tumors called vagal schwannomas — while preserving nerve function in the head and neck.
- Community support
Our surgeons are not only deeply invested in improving healthcare for you, but also for communities around the world. Members of our team regularly participate in medical mission trips to Haiti, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and other nations to help people in need. During these trips, they teach local doctors to perform a variety of procedures to ensure continuity of patient care even after they return home.
- Clinical trials
Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
Locations
At the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, patients are seen in the Carol and John S. Odess Clinic for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.