Tamer Ghanem, MD, PhD
Founder of Premier Head and Neck Surgery
A physician-scientist with MD and PhD degrees, Dr. Ghanem has more than 20 years of experience in head and neck surgery. He trained at the University of Utah, the University of Virginia and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and he is extensively published and has presented at national and international meetings.
In the news
Selected coverage of Dr. Ghanem's past surgical work and research.
- FOX 2 Detroit: Henry Ford doctors reconstruct tongue with cancer patient's arm muscle(opens in a new tab)
- Henry Ford Health: Henry Ford Health System Receives Generous Gift to Support its Head and Neck Cancer Program(opens in a new tab)
- Henry Ford Health: Incisionless Robotic Surgery Offers Promising Outcomes for Oropharyngeal Cancer(opens in a new tab)
- Henry Ford Health (YouTube): Legends Interview with Dr. Tamer Ghanem(opens in a new tab)
- Vattikuti Foundation: Outside The Box – ENT Robotic Surgery(opens in a new tab)
Your health. Your function. Your appearance.
Head and neck conditions can affect more than your health. They can change how you speak, swallow, and see yourself. Dr. Ghanem’s approach considers these concerns together, with attention to treating the condition, preserving function, and planning for appearance.
Treating the condition
Care begins with understanding the diagnosis and discussing an appropriate treatment approach.
Preserving everyday function
Speaking, swallowing, and other everyday abilities are important considerations in head and neck surgery and reconstruction.
Considering appearance
Reconstruction and surgical planning can also address facial form and visible changes after treatment. Dr. Ghanem considers appearance alongside medical and functional needs.
Experience in complex care. A personal approach.
Dr. Tamer Ghanem brings more than 20 years of experience as a physician and has developed a world-renowned reputation in head and neck cancer and facial reconstruction. His areas of care include microvascular reconstruction, jaw reconstruction, and surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland conditions.
He founded Premier Head and Neck Surgery in Flint in 2023. The practice brings surgical care, audiology, and speech pathology together within one team.
View Dr. Ghanem’s profile on Healthgrades(opens in a new tab)Areas of care
- Microvascular reconstruction
- Jaw reconstruction
- Thyroid & parathyroid conditions
- Salivary gland conditions
Reconstruction with the whole person in mind.
Reconstruction can be an important part of care after cancer surgery or other procedures involving the head and neck. Dr. Ghanem’s work includes techniques that address both function and appearance, including microvascular free-flap reconstruction and facial reanimation.
The approach depends on the condition, the procedure, and each patient’s individual needs. Discussions about care should include goals, tradeoffs, and realistic expectations.
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The Practice Team
Premier’s team includes surgical providers, audiology, and speech pathology. Get to know the people behind the practice.
Take the next step in your care.
Call our Flint office to schedule an appointment with Premier Head and Neck Surgery.
Call 810-399-9931