Head & Neck Care
A lump in the neck, a thyroid finding on a scan, a salivary gland that keeps swelling. These are the problems where who you see matters most, and where people most often want to know a surgeon's background before they book.
Who You Will See
Dr. Gregory L. Barth is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon. He completed residency at the University of Cincinnati, with additional training in laryngeal and voice disorders, and moderates the multidisciplinary tumor board at Virginia Piper Cancer Institute. He also leads medical mission work with One World Surgery.
Neck lumps and enlarged lymph nodes
Thyroid and parathyroid conditions
Salivary gland problems
Head and neck tumors, benign and malignant
Voice and swallowing problems — see throat & voice care
Symptoms Worth an Evaluation
A lump or swelling in the neck that lasts more than two to three weeks
A sore throat or hoarseness that does not resolve
Difficulty or pain swallowing
Ear pain on one side with a normal ear exam
A change in the voice lasting more than a few weeks
Unexplained weight loss alongside any of the above
Ready for Expert Head & Neck Care?
Our specialists provide comprehensive care from diagnosis to treatment.
Why an Early Look Matters
Most neck lumps turn out to be benign. The reason to have one looked at promptly is that the small number which are not are far more treatable when found early, and there's no way to sort the two without an exam.
Treatment depends entirely on the diagnosis. Your surgeon will go through the findings, the options and the risks with you before anything is scheduled. Individual results vary.
