Head & Neck Surgery

Head and neck surgery focuses on treating conditions affecting the head, neck, mouth, throat, glands, and sinuses, including benign and malignant tumors. Dr. Ducic specializes in treating the most complex head and neck tumors using the surgical techniques he developed. His extraordinary understanding of the interactions of the muscles, ligaments, and bones of the face and neck allowed him to perform surgery that is both medically healing and aesthetically pleasing to his patients.

Skin Cancer

Minimally invasive skin cancer surgery, including Mohs surgery, is the hallmark of Dr. Ducic’s skin cancer treatment protocol. Chemotherapy, radiation, and excision are available for all types of skin cancer, including melanoma.

Tongue/Mandible Cancer

Patients often miss tongue and mandible cancers because they are seldom painful. Dr. Ducic diagnoses and treats tongue and mandible cancers at all stages, ensuring early treatment for a greater chance of recovery. This early intervention can also prevent cancer from spreading to the throat and other areas.

Esophageal/Larynx Cancer

Smoking, HPV infections, excessive alcohol use, or exposure to toxins may cause these throat cancers. Symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, pain, or acid reflux. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent the cancer from spreading.

Thyroid/Parathyroid Tumors

Fatigue, weakness, hoarseness, loss of appetite, and flu-like symptoms often indicate a tumor on the thyroid or parathyroid glands. While many are benign, some are cancerous. Dr. Ducic’s surgical expertise can remove benign tumors with minimal scarring and treat cancerous tumors aggressively with minimally invasive interventions.

Neck Masses

Not all neck masses are cause for concern, but they should never be ignored. Dr. Ducic performs a thorough examination and tests to determine whether a patient’s neck mass is caused by an infection, injury, or disease and creates an appropriate treatment plan.

Salivary Glands

Salivary gland tumors must be removed, whether benign or malignant, to ensure proper function of the salivary glands. Radiation therapy is also required following surgery for malignant tumors. A customized treatment plan is essential for full recovery.

Oral/Throat Masses

A lump in the throat or the mouth may mean any number of things, from a swollen lymph node to a cancerous tumor. Exact diagnosis and prompt treatment when needed are crucial. Dr. Ducic is adept at differential diagnosis of all oral and throat masses.

Skull Base Masses

Whether cancerous or benign, skull base masses must be removed so they do not impinge on the nerves and blood vessels at the base of the skull. The surgery is complex and may involve the removal of part of the facial skeleton. Dr. Ducic specializes in these complex surgeries and has spent years fine-tuning his skills in reconstruction, chemotherapy, and radiation following skull base tumor removal.

The Dr. Ducic Difference

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to successful recovery and aesthetic results in all areas of head and neck surgery. Dr. Ducic’s expertise in performing minimally invasive techniques that address the disease or tumor while preserving the integrity of the head, neck, and face is unparalleled.

If you have an unexplained mass in your head or neck area or are experiencing symptoms such as hoarseness, pain, difficulty swallowing, or unusual changes in the skin, contact our office at Fort Worth Office Phone Number 817-920-0484 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ducic.