Matthew C. Miller

Matthew C. Miller, M.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, with joint appointments in Anesthesiology, Neurosurgery, and Surgery. He specializes in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstructive surgery at UR Medicine and Wilmot Cancer Institute.

Dr. Miller's research focuses on human papillomavirus in head and neck cancers, novel surgical approaches, and optimal treatment paradigms for oropharyngeal carcinoma. His clinical expertise spans thyroid/parathyroid surgery, endoscopic skull base procedures, transoral robotic surgery, and microvascular free tissue transfer.

His 9 publications (2002-2009) demonstrate expertise across oncology, surgical innovation, and perioperative management. Key themes include diagnostic imaging correlation, nerve monitoring techniques, and complication management in head/neck procedures. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research in cancer care.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Resident Poster Competition Prize (2007)
• Best Clinical Research Paper Award (2006)
• Balshi Prize for Resident Research (2006)
• Medical Student Teaching Excellence Award (2004)

Dr. Miller maintains active clinical and translational research programs while providing highly-rated patient care, evidenced by 190 patient reviews averaging 4.9/5 stars. His work integrates surgical innovation with comprehensive cancer care at Wilmot Cancer Institute.