Head & Neck Surgery · Flint, Michigan
Head and neck surgery, centered on you.
Meet Dr. Tamer Ghanem
For more than two decades, Dr. Ghanem has cared for patients with head and neck conditions, from complex cancers to delicate reconstruction. A physician-scientist with both MD and PhD degrees, he has lectured worldwide and published numerous papers.
Premier Head and Neck Surgery is a private practice, so you receive personal, unhurried attention. For patients in Flint, that means a fellowship-trained head and neck surgeon close to home.
Care that considers how you feel, function, and look.
Your concerns about speaking, swallowing, breathing, and appearance deserve a place in the conversation. Dr. Ghanem’s approach considers these priorities alongside treatment of your condition.
- Treating your condition
- Considering everyday function
- Planning with appearance in mind
Cancer surgery and related head and neck care.
Cancer-related surgery
Explore reconstructionTongue and oral cancer
Surgical care with consideration for speech, swallowing, and reconstruction.
Throat cancer and transoral robotic surgery (TORS)
Care for throat cancer may include transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for selected patients. Your consultation will address whether this approach is appropriate for your diagnosis and treatment plan.
Voice box cancer
Treatment planning that considers the voice box’s role in speaking, breathing, and swallowing.
Gland surgery
These services also address conditions that are not cancer.
Salivary gland surgery
Care for selected salivary gland conditions, including tumors.
Thyroid surgery
Surgical care for thyroid conditions when an operation is recommended.
Parathyroid surgery
Surgery for selected conditions affecting the glands that regulate calcium.
Advanced reconstruction
Reconstruction with function and appearance in mind.
Reconstruction may be part of the surgical plan. The approach depends on the structures involved and your individual needs.
Reconstructive care can address needs following cancer treatment, Mohs surgery, or conditions affecting facial movement.
Jaw reconstruction
Jaw reconstruction options include fibula free flaps, custom 3D-printed surgical guides, and planning for bite rehabilitation. The proposed approach depends on your reconstructive needs.
Microvascular techniques transfer tissue and reconnect its blood supply to help rebuild affected structures.
Facial reanimation
Facial reanimation care addresses concerns involving facial movement and support. Options listed by our practice include eyelid weight implants and static or dynamic lower-face reanimation. Your evaluation helps determine which approach may be appropriate.
Reconstruction after Mohs surgery
Reconstruction after Mohs surgery focuses on repairing the treated area with attention to function and appearance. Options include local and pedicled flaps, selected according to the location and reconstructive needs.
Local flaps
- Forehead flaps for nasal defects
- Bilobed flaps
- Rhomboid flaps
- V-Y advancement flaps
- Melolabial flaps
Your consultation is an opportunity to discuss whether reconstruction is appropriate and what the proposed approach involves.
Coordinated care
A plan that brings the right people together.
Care may involve your surgeon, oncology specialists, and rehabilitation professionals. The mix of specialists depends on your diagnosis and treatment plan.
At Premier Head and Neck Surgery
- Dr. Tamer Ghanem
- Head & Neck Surgeon
- Ellen Stair
- Physician Assistant
- Katelyn Young
- Physician Assistant
- Rocio Patton
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Planning your consultation.
Call our office to arrange a consultation and ask what information to provide for your visit.
Let’s talk about your next step.
Call Premier Head and Neck Surgery to arrange a consultation.
Call 810-399-9931Flint, MI 48532
Office hours
- Monday – Thursday
- 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday
- 8:00am – 1:00pm
- Saturday – Sunday
- Closed