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When you come to NextGen Head & Neck Surgery in McKinney, TX, you receive top care from a surgeon with advanced training in both head and neck surgery and dentistry. Perhaps you’ve noticed a lump in your neck and want to have it checked out. If you have problems with your vocal cords or ears, you can receive help at our office.

Dr. Eftekhari has many years of clinical experience. He treats disorders that involve the head and neck. This includes pathologies inside the mouth, on your face, inside your throat and anywhere on the head and neck. Many patients are referred to us from other physicians and we take a multidisciplinary approach when diagnosing your condition.

More importantly, Dr. Eftekhari and the entire staff focus on taking care of you. This means asking the correct questions and answering inquiries and concerns that you bring with you. No matter how complex or simple your issue maybe, you receive VIP treatment from the moment you enter our clinic. At NextGen Head & Neck Surgery, you will find a compassionate, caring environment and one of the premier head and neck surgeons.

Meet Dr. Eftekhari

Dr. Eftekhari has three specialties, so we offer a wide range of services in our office. His specialties include:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
• Head and Neck Oncology

Dr. Eftekhari is also a licensed dentist. Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that you are in good hands when you schedule a consultation with this gifted surgeon. Just a few of the pathologies, cancers and disorders that he treats include the following:

• Jaw, Neck and Face
• Throat/Tonsils
• Oral Cavity, Tongue
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
• Tumors and Skin Cancers
• Salivary Glands and Other Glands

As an experienced head and neck surgeon, Dr. Eftekhari also offers corrective surgery including reconstructive surgery for the removal of malignant and benign tumors.

Dr. Eftekhari’s Credentials as a Head and Neck Surgeon

Dr. Eftekhari received his dental degree in 2009 from the University of Pennsylvania, then went on to complete a medical degree in 2012 at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. In 2015, he completed an Advanced Fellowship Training to earn his credential in head and neck surgery, including reconstructive surgery, at the John Peter Smith Medical Center in Fort Worth.

To solidify his skills as a head and neck surgeon, Dr. Eftekhari spent six years in residency training to hone his skills as a talented oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

What Does Head and Neck Surgery Include?

While general practitioners study the entire human body, other physicians specialize in particular areas. As the name suggests, head and neck surgeons concentrate on disorders of the head and neck region. This includes trauma, tumors and any other issues specific to this region of the body.

To become a surgeon, doctors must learn both non-surgical and surgical solutions to manage illnesses and disorders of the jaw, throat, face, head, neck, scalp, ears and nose.

Dr. Eftekhari can remove benign and malignant growths via nonsurgical and surgical treatments as well as various conditions that impact the dental structures and supporting tissue in your mouth and jaw.

Advanced Training for Head and Neck Surgeon

To become a head and neck surgeon, doctors complete five years of intensive study. The first step is passing medical school and then they complete a residency in their specialty. This includes nine months of surgical training.

Through this special training, surgeons gain the experience they need to conduct complex surgery on delicate structures such as the tongue, parathyroid gland, salivary gland, thyroid gland, nose, ears, scalp and face. You can also see a surgeon when you need a doctor who specializes in cancers and other tumors on your head or neck.

At NextGen OMS, our advanced equipment enables Dr. Eftekhari to complete procedures with minimally invasive techniques. The doctor also stays up to date on what’s going on in the field through his association with various professional boards. Because Dr. Eftekhari has such wide experience, patients referred to us seldom have to go to multiple specialists.

Services Available from a Head and Neck Surgeon

Specialists in the head and neck region gather important information about each patient’s medical history and the specific reason that brought them to the office. We may begin with non-surgical treatments to help alleviate your condition. However, sometimes surgery becomes necessary. If you do require surgery, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Dr. Eftekhari has many years’ experience treating pathologies and performing reconstructive surgery. The doctor can also perform cosmetic procedures after you have a mass removed.

Dr. Eftekhari examines and diagnoses lumps, lesions, abscesses and other issues in the ear, nose, mouth and other facial features. If you have an overactive or underactive thyroid or parathyroid, the doctor may perform surgery after medical alternatives to resolve the issue fail.

Glands located throughout the head and neck require special treatment and clinical care when something goes wrong. Dr. Eftekhari Has helped hundreds of patients with glandular issues such as tumors, infections and stones. As a head and neck surgeon, he can also treat issues with your tonsils and throat.

Contact NextGen OMS for an Appointment Today

Dr. Eftekhari has the experience needed to perform oral and maxillofacial surgery, head and neck oncology and delicate microvascular reconstructive procedures. Together with a passion for helping patients get well, this makes him one of the finest surgeons in McKinney and throughout Texas.

Set up an appointment today for a consultation with this talented surgeon. You can call us at NextGen OMS at (817) 349-9122 or contact us online for more information about our practice in McKinney, TX.