Head & Neck Cancer
Our Head, Neck and Skull Base Surgical Oncology Service offer comprehensive management for patients who have non-cancerous and cancerous tumors of the head and neck. A multidisciplinary team of physicians tailor treatment strategies to provide state-of-the-art care while meeting individual needs.
Services & treatments
Surgical procedures are available for tumors affecting the following areas:
- Mouth
- Throat
- Thyroid and Parathyroid
- Salivary Glands
- Nose and Paranasal Sinus
- Cervical Lymph Nodes
- Skull Base
- Neck Base
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East Jefferson General Hospital Tulane Cancer Center
4204 Houma Blvd., Suite 510
Metairie, LA 70006
504.988.6300 More information -
East Jefferson General Hospital Cancer Center
4200 Houma Blvd., 2nd and 3rd floor
Metairie, LA 70006
504.456.5000 More information -
East Jefferson Breast Care
4200 Houma Blvd., 2nd Floor
Metairie, LA 70006
504.503.6289 More information
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