Omar A Karadaghy, MD

Dr. Omar Karadaghy is an otolaryngologist with specialized training in head and neck oncology. He is committed to providing high-quality patient care. His area of expertise includes all aspects of head and neck oncology, from thyroid to the upper aerodigestive tract and skull base. Furthermore, he specializes in complex reconstruction of the head and neck for deformities due to trauma, infection or malignancy.

Dr. Karadaghy offers a wide range of innovative surgical procedures, including minimally invasive robotic surgery for locations that are difficult to access. He works closely with the multidisciplinary oncology team at The University of Kansas Cancer Center and KU Medical Center.

He completed his fellowship in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City and completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

In addition to providing patient care, Dr. Karadaghy actively participates in clinical research, seeking to find new technologies and new management to improve cure rates from head and neck cancer and optimizing quality of life. He is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society, where he frequently presents his research with other surgeons across the nation.

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