Carole Fakhry, MD, MPH

Carole Fakhry, MD, MPH

Expertise: Cancer of Unknown Primary, Head and Neck Cancers, Human Papillomavirus Infections, Hyperparathyroidism, Laryngeal Cancer, Neck Masses, Oropharynx Cancers, Otolaryngology, Parathyroid Diseases, Parathyroid Surgery, Pharynx Cancer, Skin Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Diseases, Tongue Cancer, Tonsil Cancer, Transoral robotic surgery (TORS)

Research Interests: HPV-associated head and neck squamous cell cancer

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HPV-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue Video

HPV-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue

Head and neck surgeon Carole Fakhry, director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center, describes the case of a patient who presented to the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic team with a right-sided neck ...

HPV-Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil Video

HPV-Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil

Head and neck surgeon Carole Fakhry, director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center, talks about the case of a patient who presented with a history of a sore throat and feeling as though something was stuck in his throat.

Treatment of HPV-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma Previously Mistaken for Branchial Cleft Cyst Video

Treatment of HPV-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma Previously Mistaken for Branchial Cleft Cyst

Head and neck surgeon Carole Fakhry, director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center, describes the case of an adult male patient with a neck mass mistaken for a branchial cleft cyst

HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer: What Providers Need to Know Video

HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer: What Providers Need to Know

Carole Fakhry, director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center, discusses the rise in head and neck cancer due to HPV-related exposure. She reviews testing, diagnosis and treatment options, and clinical trials available at Johns Hopkins.

Case Presentation: HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Surgery Video

Case Presentation: HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

In this case presentation, a male in his 50s presents with a right-sided neck mass that did not resolve with antibiotic treatment. He was diagnosed with HPV-related cancer, primarily of the tonsil, and opted for surgery. Postsurgical clinical ...

COVID-19 Conversations: Otolaryngology Alumnus Shares Insights from Hong Kong Video

COVID-19 Conversations: Otolaryngology Alumnus Shares Insights from Hong Kong

Johns Hopkins experts connect with colleagues around the world about their experiences with COVID-19. In this video, David Eisele, director of otolaryngology, and Carole Fakhry, chief of head and neck surgery, speak with Johns Hopkins ...

HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Podcast Video

HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Podcast

Carole Fakhry, MD, Tanguy Y Lim-Seiwert, MD, and Ana Kiess, MD, provide the latest updates and discuss multiple treatment options for HPV-related head and neck cancers.

Case Presentation: Use of TORS for HPV-Positive Tonsil Squamous Cell Cancer Video

Case Presentation: Use of TORS for HPV-Positive Tonsil Squamous Cell Cancer

Otolaryngologist Carole Fakhry, M.D., discusses the case of a 52-year-old man presenting with a neck and tonsil mass. The patient is doing well after transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and neck dissection were performed, followed by radiation.

TORS as a Primary Treatment Modality in the Treatment of HPV-Related Oral Pharynx Cancers Video

TORS as a Primary Treatment Modality in the Treatment of HPV-Related Oral Pharynx Cancers

Otolaryngologist Carole Fakhry, M.D., discusses the use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the treatment of HPV-related oral pharynx cancer, and how its use can de-intensify and reduce morbidities from typically used adjuvant treatment therapies.