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Dr. Timothy Ryan is a board-certified otolaryngologist serving the Wellstar community since 2016. Providing general ear, nose, and throat care to both the pediatric and adult population. He delivers a focus in high quality and patient centered care, while employing a shared decision-making model.  

Dr. Ryan holds several leadership positions within Wellstar Health System. Most notably, as the Wellstar Medical Group Specialty Lead Physician for Ear, Nose, & Throat across the entire healthcare system. He is the Wellstar Douglas Medical Center Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery and the Chair Elect for 2024. In addition, he is actively involved in several system governing committees. Including the Surgeon Lead for the Wellstar Health System Quality Review Committee, Pediatric Medical Group Cabinet Committee, and the Wellstar Cancer Network Committee.   
 
In addition to his active roles at Wellstar. He has held several community positions and is involved in several professional societies. Including, a past president of the Metro Atlanta Educational Society for Otolaryngology. He is regularly recognized by his community peers as a ‘Top Doctor’ appearing in Atlanta Magazine, Georgia Trend Magazine, and The Waiting Room Magazine.    

Dr. Ryan is married with two children. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends. Participating in outdoor athletics and coaching soccer. As an avid Atlanta United fan, you can catch him at Mercedes Benz Stadium. You can often hear him say that being kind and working hard are the key ingredients to personal success.    

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Wellstar Experts Treat Head & Neck Cancer, STAT

At Wellstar, every cancer patient’s care plan is tailored just for their needs. When it comes to head and neck cancers, a team of expert specialists form an interdisciplinary care team that supports the patient and their family through the whole treatment process.

“The concepts are the same, but every case is different,” said Dr. Justin Hart, a Wellstar radiation oncologist. “Every patient’s situation is unique, so we need to fully understand the location and extent of their disease and then customize their treatment plan. This is why our multidisciplinary Head and Neck STAT Clinic is so critical for these patients.  Only in a STAT Clinic can a head and neck surgeon and a radiation oncologist evaluate patients simultaneously.”

The Head and Neck Cancer Specialty Teams and Treatments (STAT) Clinic involves multiple specialists at once, giving patients and their loved ones the opportunity to get their questions answered in fewer visits. Patients and their families are involved in every decision, and their providers are right by their side. 

“We work together as an interdisciplinary care team, and the patient sees that they have multiple specialists invested in their care,” Dr. Hart said. “It shows them that their doctors are thinking of them together, even if we may be interacting with them separately after seeing them as a team in the STAT Clinic.”

The STAT Clinic also speeds up diagnosis, staging and treatment.  “We get answers faster, so we can help tailor that care plan much earlier. Then, the patient can start treatment sooner and get healthy,” said Dr. Timothy Ryan, a Wellstar Ear Nose & Throat physician. “We know that earlier treatment improves outcomes for patients.”

Head and neck cancers, like many forms of cancer, are much more treatable if caught early, so it is important patients pay attention and contact their provider right away if they experience any symptoms.

What are the symptoms?

Head and neck cancers can present in many different ways. If you experience any of these signs, be proactive and reach out to your Wellstar provider so you can address the issue and find the cause. 

In the mouth

  • A white or red sore that does not heal on the gums, tongue or lining of the mouth
  • Swelling in the jaw
  • Unusual bleeding or pain in the mouth
  • A lump or thickening
  • Problems with dentures

At the back of the mouth (pharynx)

  • Trouble breathing or speaking
  • A lump or thickening
  • Trouble chewing or swallowing food
  • A feeling that something is caught in the throat
  • Pain in the throat that won’t go away
  • Pain or ringing in the ears or trouble hearing

In the voice box (larynx)

  • Pain when swallowing
  • Ear pain

In the sinuses and nasal cavity

  • Blocked sinuses that don’t clear
  • Sinus infections that do not respond to treatment with antibiotics
  • Bleeding through the nose
  • Headaches
  • Pain and swelling around the eyes
  • Pain in the upper teeth
  • Problems with dentures

Dr. Ryan also recommends that if you’re a smoker and you have hoarseness for more than six weeks, you should see a Wellstar Ear Nose & Throat physician.

About twice as many men as women get head and neck cancers, and they are more common in people over the age of 50.

Although Wellstar’s expert providers are well-equipped to help you fight head and neck cancer, there are several steps you can take to prevent cancer from forming, including limiting exposure to the sun and cutting out tobacco and alcohol. Your Wellstar care team can work with you on a plan to keep your head and neck healthy and set achievable goals to prevent cancer. To learn more about head and neck cancer, see Wellstar’s guide to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care. Call (770) 956-STAR for more information.

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Published on: April 2021
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Keeping Your Head & Neck Healthy to Prevent Cancer

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and while Wellstar’s cancer specialists are ready to help patients fight cancer, it’s always best to reduce your risk and prevent cancer from forming.  

Most head and neck cancers begin in the mouth or throat. Here are a few steps you can take to keep your head and neck in top shape so you can live your healthiest life.  

Cut out tobacco & alcohol

Tobacco use, including smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco such as chewing tobacco or snuff, is found to be a cause in about 85% of head and neck cancers. Also, the use of alcohol and tobacco together can be especially risky.  

Inhaling anything other than a prescribed medicine, including the use of e-cigarettes and marijuana, could increase the risk as well, according to Dr. Timothy Ryan, a Wellstar Ear Nose & Throat physician. 

“Abstinence from smoking any substance is always the best answer when it comes to your head and neck health,” Dr. Ryan said. 

Be mindful of HPV

Dr. Ryan said HPV is one of the main risk factors for head and neck cancer. 

“There’s two main risk factors for head and neck cancer that we see most commonly. One is from smoking,” he said. “That can be made worse from alcohol use. The other is actually a virus, and it’s a really well-known virus, human papillomavirus.” 

About 70% of cancers in the oropharynx (which includes the tonsils, soft palate and base of the tongue) are linked to human papillomavirus, or HPV, which is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Seek treatment if you are showing signs of HPV. 

Stay out of the sun

Ultraviolet light, such as exposure to the sun or artificial UV rays like tanning beds, is a major cause of cancer on the lips. Protect your lips by using a lip balm with sunscreen, and make sure to wear sunscreen on your face and neck when you go outside, even in colder weather. 

Know the risk factors

Some jobs can also be risk factors. The construction, textile, ceramic, logging and food processing industries can cause exposure to substances like wood dust, formaldehyde, asbestos, nickel and other chemicals. That increases the risk of cancer in the nasopharynx. 

And if you have been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis and some other illnesses, you could be at higher risk. Radiation treatments to the head and neck could also be another cause. Inform your healthcare provider about your health history so they can help you take action and prevent cancer. 

 

You can schedule an appointment with a Wellstar provider by clicking the “Book Now” button at the top of the page. Learn more at wellstar.org/cancercare. 

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Otolaryngologist with Wellstar since 2016
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Emory University School of Medicine
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Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
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