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Sean T. Massa, M.D.

Associate professor; Associate program director, Otolaryngology Residency Program
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education

Fellowship
Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular, Washington University School of Medicine

Residency
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Medical School
Perelman School of Medicine

Practice Areas

  • Head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction

Research Interests

  • Head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction
  • Addressing barriers to prompt, evidence-based, equitable head and neck cancer care

Publications and Media Placements

Weber AK, Gallogly JA, Brinkmeier JV, Massa ST. Implications of Emergency Department Presentation for Head and Neck Cancer Surgery. American Head and Neck Society Annual Meeting; Dallas, TX; 2022. (Poster) 

Smith JB, Weaver CE, Massa ST, Ward GM. An Examination of Head and Neck Cancer Patients' Communication Style Preferences with Their Surgeon During the Treatment Process. Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting; Coronado, CA; 2022. (Poster) 

Chidambaram S, Hong SA, Simpson MC, Osazuwa-Peters N, Ward GM, Massa ST. Temporal Trends in Oropharyngeal Cancer (OPC) Incidence, Survival, and Cancer Directed Surgery Among Elderly Americans. Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Meeting; Phoenix, AZ; 2022. (Poster) 

Mazula A, Chidambaram S, Massa S. Head and Neck Cancer Incidence by Site, Race, and Sex. Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Meeting; Phoenix, AZ; 2022. (Poster) 

Hong SA, Bergman JA, Walker RJ, Massa ST. The Medicare effect on head and neck cancer diagnosis and survival. Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium; Phoenix, AZ; 2022. (Poster) Hong SA, Massa ST. Association of adjuvant radiation and survival among surgically treated early-stage HPV+ OPSCC with LVI as the sole adverse pathologic feature. American Head and Neck Society Annual Meeting; Montreal, Canada; 2023. (Podium)   

Gallogly J, Massa ST. Delayed Diagnosis Associated with Antibiotic Prescribing Prior to a Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis. American Head and Neck Society Annual Meeting; Montreal, Canada; 2023. (Poster)   

Odeh A, Mass ST. Geographical Comparison Between HNC Incidence and Distribution of Otolaryngologists. AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience; Nashville, TN:2023. (Poster) 

Honors and Awards

  • Junior Faculty Scholarly Works Award, Honorable Mention - Saint Louis University
  • Star Reviewer - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • The Triological Society
  • American Head and Neck Society
  • American Head and Neck Society, Mucosal Section, Reconstructive Section

Community Work and Service

  • Engineering World Health, Summer Associate
    Location: San Pedro Sula, Honduras and San Jose, Costa Rica
    Responsibilities: assessed hospital needs, repaired medical equipment, trained hospital staff in maintenance and repair of equipment
  • Ministry of Education, Secondary School Teacher
    Location: Uganda
    Funding: $26,000 procured in grants from 100 Projects for Peace, Northwestern Women's Alumni Association, ASM International
    Responsibilities: project conception and organization; math and physics classroom instruction; management of donations including textbooks and laboratory supplies; electricty installation; organization of library and laboratory creation