Weston Niermeyer, MD, MPH

My approach to head and neck oncologic and microvascular reconstructive surgery is grounded in partnership. I believe patients deserve to be active participants in decisions about their own care. That means taking the time to make sure they understand their diagnosis, their options, and the reasoning behind a recommended treatment plan — and creating space for their questions, however many times they need to ask them.

Head and neck cancer is uniquely demanding. Not only is the treatment itself arduous, but even good oncologic outcomes bring real, lasting changes to how these patients speak, eat, breathe, and see themselves. I feel it is a privilege to participate in a patient’s care throughout this entire process.