Specializing in treating patients with head and neck tumors, Dr. Kevin Emerick is an accomplished head and neck surgeon in the Head and Neck Oncology Division at Mass. Eye and Ear. Dr. Emerick’s clinical interests include head and neck cancer, advanced and high-risk cutaneous malignancy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, microvascular reconstruction, and Pedicled flap reconstruction.

Recently, Dr. Emerick has been involved in the creation of the Mass. Eye and Ear/Mass General Cutaneous Oncology Center. This is a multidisciplinary group focused on providing the highest level of clinical care for patients with advanced skin cancers. Additionally, it provides a foundation for important research and patient education.

Throughout his career, Dr. Emerick been an invited speaker at regional and national meetings and has published more than 40 peer-reviewed papers and several textbook chapters. He also dedicates a portion of his time to advising and mentoring residents and fellows.

He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine prior to completing his residency in otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and fellowship training in head and neck oncology and reconstruction at the University of Michigan.