Dr. Kevin James Contrera, MD, MPH
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Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine · See training
2 board certifications listed
Board-Certified By the American Board of Otolaryngology, Credentialed By the American Head and Neck Society To Perform Transoral Robotic Surgery · See credentials
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Specialty
ENT Specialist
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck.
Also listed as
- Surgical OncologistA surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Treatments & procedures
- free flap/tissue reconstruction
- removing and reconstructing tumors of the mouth
- removing and reconstructing tumors of the mouth, throat, thyroid, voice box, skin, and nasal cavity
- throat
- thyroid
- transoral robotic surgery
- voice box
- skin
- nasal cavity
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Xavier UniversityUndergraduate · BS
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMedical school · MD
- Johns Hopkins School of Public HealthGraduate school · MPH
- Cleveland ClinicResidency · Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery
- MD Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship · Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Board certifications
- Board-Certified By the American Board of OtolaryngologyCertification
- Credentialed By the American Head and Neck Society To Perform Transoral Robotic SurgeryCertification
Awards and honors
- Franklin H. Martin Faculty Research FellowshipAmerican College of Surgeons · Awarded 2025
Awarded for 2025-2027.
- Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, Faculty Research FellowshipAmerican College of Surgeons · Awarded 2025
Two-year $80,000 award supporting faculty at the beginning of their academic careers.
About
Dr. Kevin James Contrera is an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon in Pittsburgh. He earned a BS from Xavier University, an MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and an MPH from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, then completed residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Cleveland Clinic and fellowship training in advanced head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. His practice focuses on removing and reconstructing tumors of the mouth, throat, thyroid, voice box, skin, and nasal cavity, including transoral robotic surgery and free flap/tissue reconstruction. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and credentialed by the American Head and Neck Society to perform transoral robotic surgery.
- NPI
- 1710226758
- Primary taxonomy
- 207Y00000X
Frequently asked questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kevin James Contrera?
He is an ENT specialist, also known as an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon.
What procedures or conditions does Dr. Contrera focus on?
He specializes in removing and reconstructing tumors of the mouth, throat, thyroid, voice box, skin, and nasal cavity, and he performs transoral robotic surgery and free flap/tissue reconstruction.
Where does Dr. Contrera practice?
He practices in Pittsburgh, PA, at the Department Of Otolaryngology, 5200 Centre Avenue.
What training, certifications, and awards are listed for Dr. Contrera?
He earned degrees from Xavier University, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, completed residency at Cleveland Clinic and fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, and received Franklin H. Martin Faculty Research Fellowship awards from the American College of Surgeons for 2025-2027.