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Brian Cervenka, MD
Provider's Specialties
- Otolaryngology
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My care philosophy
I chose to specialize in head and neck oncology and microvascular surgery because of the opportunity to develop strong relationships with patients and families as they navigate through the treatment process. Being able to follow an individual closely for five years or more is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my career and is what drew me to this field.
In addition, I strive to utilize techniques to minimize patient side effects from cancer treatment. By using minimally invasive techniques such as robotic surgery, patients can be spared from major surgeries with greater recovery time and postoperative functional deficits. These surgeries can allow our medical and radiation colleagues to limit the need for radiation and chemotherapy. Our microvascular reconstructions allow patients to achieve highly functional outcomes not possible without free tissue transfer.
I also strongly believe in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care. At the University of Colorado Cancer Center, there is a wonderful group of surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, speech therapists and navigators that work together to ensure every patient has a comprehensive cancer care experience.
Get to know Brian Cervenka, MD
Conditions Treated
- Airway masses
- Ear, nose and throat masses
- Head and Neck Tumors
- Hypopharyngeal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oral and oropharyngeal cancer
- Salivary Gland Diseases/Stones
- Sinus Tumors
- Skull Base Tumors
- Skin Cancer
- Tumors of neck
- Tumors of nose
- Tumors of the orbit
- Tumors of throat
- Zenker’s diverticulum
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
Treatment or oral cavity, pharyngeal and larynx cancers
Complex reconstructions in the head and neck requiring local and free flap reconstruction
Treatment of nasal cavity and skull base cancers
Treatment of thyroid cancer
Airway reconstruction
Undergraduate 2008
University of San Diego (CA)
Medical Education 2013
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Residency 2018
University of California (Davis) Health System Program
Fellowship 2019
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
UC Davis Gordon McCoy Scholarship Recipient 2017
For the Uganda Cancer Institute Head and Neck Oncology trip October 21st-October 28th 2017. UC Davis Department of Otolaryngology Clinical Teamwork Award
UC Davis
UC Davis Otolaryngology Research Day Award 2018
UC Davis
UC Davis Excellence in ENT Dentistry Award 2018
UC Davis
AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Grant Recipient 2019
AAO-HNSF
Faculty member of
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