Wojciech K. Mydlarz

Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University

Papers

Total Citations

106

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About

Dr. Wojciech K. Mydlarz is a leading head and neck surgical oncologist whose research focuses on the intersection of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated malignancies, surgical innovation, and cancer care disparities. His seminal 2014 work on the role of surgery for HPV-related head and neck cancer (55 citations) helped establish the evolving paradigm for managing this distinct disease entity, demonstrating that surgical approaches could offer favorable outcomes while potentially reducing treatment morbidity. Dr. Mydlarz’s 2018 study on a stepwise diagnostic approach for squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (46 citations) provided critical evidence for incorporating lingual tonsillectomy into the diagnostic algorithm, directly impacting clinical guidelines and sparing patients unnecessary treatment. Most recently, his 2024 investigation into survival disparities at community cancer centers (5 citations) has exposed troubling inequities in access to transoral robotic surgery for HPV-related oropharynx cancer, revealing that patients treated outside academic centers experience lower survival rates. This work underscores his commitment to both advancing surgical techniques and ensuring equitable access to cutting-edge care. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous presentations at national meetings, Dr. Mydlarz continues to shape the field through his dual focus on oncologic outcomes and health services research.