Ramez Philips, MD
Ramez Philips, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Specialties
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- Crown Point, IN - Virginia Street
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
Ramez Philips, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in head and neck cancer care, treating a wide range of otolaryngology conditions, including:
- Laryngeal tumors
- Oropharyngeal tumors
- Oral cavity tumors
- Skin tumors
- Sinus tumors
- Salivary gland disorders
With expert training and experience in complex cancer diagnoses, Dr. Philips uses specialty techniques to perform minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery, endocrine surgery and ablative procedures. He is also dedicated to providing patients with the best possible functional outcomes using microvascular techniques and personalized care tailored specifically to address their unique needs. Dr. Philips offers clear explanations about conditions and treatment options, ensuring his patients are treated with respect and understanding, ultimately empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Philips conducts research in neoadjuvant immunotherapy and biomarker discovery, and aims to improve the functional outcomes after transoral robotic surgery. His recent publications explore the impact of preoperative immunotherapy on outcomes and have been published in renowned journals such as Cancer, reflecting his commitment to advancing cancer treatment.
Specialties
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Ohio State College of Medicine
Internship
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Residency
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Fellowship
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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