ALERT CONTENT PLACEHOLDER

About Us

Location

Toronto General Hospital
Norman Urquhart (NU) Building – 7th Floor

Contact

Phone: 416 340 3668​

Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm​

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Referrals

Please note that only physicians may send a referral. Please fax a referral letter to one of the surgeons below

Head and Neck

Dr. Dale Brown
Phone: 416 340 3060 | Fax: 416 946 2300

Dr. John de Almeida
Phone: 416 340 3138 | Fax: 416 946 2300

Dr. Ralph Gilbert
Phone: 416 340 3145 | Fax: 416 946 2300

Dr. David Goldstein
Phone: 416 340 3062 | Fax: 416 946 2300

Dr. Patrick Gullane
Phone: 416 340 3098 | Fax: 416 946 2300

Dr. Jonathan Irish
Phone: 416 340 3113 | Fax: 416 946 2300

Dr. Sharon Tzelnick
Phone: 416 340 3147 | Fax: 416 946 2300

Dr. Christopher Yao
Phone: 416 340 3063 | Fax: 416 946 2300


Neurotology

Dr. John Rutka
Phone: 416 340 4630 | Fax: 416 340 3327

Please note that clinic appointments may be virtual visits. The clinic team will let you know what type of appointment is appropriate for your care. Learn more about virtual visits at UHN »

What We Do

We provide surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat, head and neck and their related functions, such as hearing, balance and speech.

Tests/Services

  • Ear​ and balance disorders
  • General ear, nose and throat conditions, including voice, sinusitis, snoring, hearing, airway difficulties and benign head and neck tumours
  • Head and neck cancers
  • Hearing testing and rehabilitation
  • Neurotology​​

If you are interested in obtaining a hearing test, visit the Centre for Advanced Hearing and Balance Testing.

How to Prepare

Learn more about what you can expect when you have a clinic appointment.​

Health Information

Materials & Resources to Help You

​Visit our Health Information section and find dedicated resources to help you understand your condition. Find the information​ you'r​e looking for.​​​​​​​​

About Head and Neck Cancers

​Being diagnosed with head or neck cancer and undergoing treatment can be a time of great challenge.

Our goal is to help you and your family cope successfully with your diagnosis and treatment. We will consult with you at all stages so that you know what to expect and how to deal with each step along the way.


Types of Cancers

Image of the head and neck AnatomyCancers of the head and neck can affect the:

  • ​Lip and mouth
  • Oropharynx
  • Hypopharynx
  • Larynx
  • Nasal cavity/sinus
  • Nasopharynx
  • Salivary glands
  • Thyroid

Deciding on a Treatment Approach

There are different treatments for head and neck cancers. You and your doctor will determine the best treatment for you. We will discuss:​

  • Your opinion or preference
  • Your age, overall health and medical history
  • The type of cancer
  • The stage or size and extent of the cancer
  • The expectations for the course of the disease
  • If the lymph nodes in your neck contain cancer
  • If the cancer has spread to your other organs​​​​​​

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Medical Director: Dr. Ralph Gilbert

Clinic Manager: Ina Cherepaha-Kantorovich

Nurse: Lydia Bazylewicz

Nurse: Maria Kolotilenko

Administrative Coordinator: Jennifer Monroy

Staff Physicians or Specialists

Head and Neck


Neurotology

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