Peter E Andersen, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Academic and Clinical Positions

Director of Head and Neck Oncology

Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Biography

Dr. Andersen provides comprehensive care to patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and radiation treatments. He provides multidisciplinary care in conjunction with other members of the head and neck treatment team at OHSU. Enrollment in clinical trials is available and encouraged for appropriate patients.

Dr. Andersen has a particular interest in recurrent head and neck tumors, parotid gland surgery and skull base surgery.

Professional Education

• Degree:
  M.D., Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA, 1988
  
• Residency:
  Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, 1988-1993
• Fellowship:
  Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology, Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, 1993-1995

Certifications

• Certification:
  American Board of Otolaryngology, 1994

Memberships and Associations

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Head and Neck Society
Oregon Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Additional Information

Special Interests:

Oral cavity (mouth) cancer

Oropharynx/hypopharynx (throat) cancer

Laryngeal (voice box) cancer

Skin cancer

Cancer and benign tumors of the nose and sinuses

Cancer and benign tumors of the salivary glands

Stones and infections of the salivary glands

Congenital neck masses

Cancer of the neck

Tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands

Zenker’s diverticulum

Tracheal and subglottic stenosis in adults

Carotid body tumors and other paragangliomas of the head and neck

Sialoendoscopy

Minimally invasive skull base surgery