Katherine K. Rieth

Katherine K. Rieth, M.D., M.P.H., M.A., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She holds academic appointments in surgical otolaryngology and is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group. Her research focuses on health disparities, global surgery, and mixed methods research, particularly in marginalized populations and the application of political economy theory to surgical care.

• Education: MD from University of Hawaii (2013), MA in Anthropology (Medical Anthropology & Political Economy Theory), MPH candidate at University of Rochester (2021).
• Certifications: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Dr. Rieth’s research spans head and neck cancer outcomes in Upstate New York, dental healthcare utilization in Palau, and oral cancer screening innovations. She has received the Dean’s Certificate of Distinction in Social Justice and actively contributes to medical education through social justice initiatives.

• Recent Projects: GIS mapping of social determinants in cancer survival, optical coherence microscopy for oral cancer screening.