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The Temple Head and Neck Institute
A comprehensive program dedicated to diagnosing and treating all types of disease of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck—from allergies and nasal congestion, to dizziness and balance disorders, to benign and aggressive cancers.
More at headneck.templehealth.org
System Chair & Chief, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
The David Myers, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Head & Neck Cancer, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Thyroid Cancer
Head and neck cancer; Melanoma of the head and neck; Head and neck skin cancers; Endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid); Salivary gland neoplasms; Facial trauma
Dr. Schmalbach's priority is to provide patient-centered care for adults with complex head and neck issues, recognizing that the impact reaches far beyond the patient. She is committed to interdisciplinary care and close collaboration with radiation and medical oncology, radiology, endocrinology, dermatology, and speech therapy to ensure unified, comprehensive, state-of-the-art care.
Schmalbach CE, Durham A, Johnson TM, Bradford CR. Melanoma of the Head and Neck Region. In Myers J, Hanna E, ed. Cancer of the Head and Neck, fifth edition. Wolters Kluwer. Indianapolis, IN. 2016.
Schmalbach CE. Pre-operative planning. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Combat Casualty Care in OIF and OEF. Ed. by R Holt, J Brennan, T Travis. The Borden Institute, Washington, DC. 2015.
Schmalbach CE. Repair of midface defects. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Combat Casualty Care in OIF and OEF. Ed. by R Holt, J Brennan, T Travis. The Borden Institute, Washington, DC. 2015.
Schmalbach CE, Barerra J. Delayed Pre-operative Planning. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Combat Casualty Care in OIF and OEF. Ed. by R Holt, J Brennan, T Travis. The Borden Institute, Washington, DC. 2015.
Dr. Schmalbach on PubMed
The Temple Head and Neck Institute
A comprehensive program dedicated to diagnosing and treating all types of disease of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck—from allergies and nasal congestion, to dizziness and balance disorders, to benign and aggressive cancers.
More at headneck.templehealth.org
Patient comments
Dr Cecelia Schmalbach was wonderful in all respects and happy to revisit next year
They are thee best!!!
Dr Schmalbach does an outstanding job. She is extremely knowledgeable and is excellent In explaining any situations in a manner you can understand. She is always very courteous and really cares about her patients. I would highly recommend Dr.Schmalbach to anyone who needs care in your area.
This was my first visit to this provider. I was referred to her from my past surgeon at [...]. I could not be happier!
Respect and concern for my health. All good.