Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, FACS

Head & Neck Surgery

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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.

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Clinical Locations

Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center

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

Specialties

Treatment Focus

Head and neck cancer; Melanoma of the head and neck; Head and neck skin cancers; Endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid); Salivary gland neoplasms; Facial trauma

Key Awards

Otolaryngology

Treatment Philosophy

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.

Educational Background

Fellowship, Microvascular and Skull-Based Surgery, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Residency, Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
MSc, Clinical Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
MD, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Certifications

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Memberships

American Academy of Otolaryngology - HNS
American Head & Neck Society
American College of Surgeons
Society of University Otolaryngologists
American Medical Women's Association

Honors & Awards

Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors 2022-2024
Best Doctors in America^® , 2019-2020, Otolaryngology
NATO Medal
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Indianapolis Top Doctor (2016, 2017)
AAO-HNS/F Distinguished Service Award
AAO-HNS/F Cochrane Scholar

Research Interests

Melanoma
Sentinel node biopsy
Patient safety/quality improvement

Selected Publications

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.

Additional Publications

Dr. Schmalbach on PubMed

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