S. Naweed Raza

S. Naweed Raza, M.D., FRCS(C) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He serves as Program Director for the Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship, Director of Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, and Residency Site Director at Karmanos Cancer Institute.

• Education: Double major in Economics and Biology (2001) at University of Toronto; M.D. (2004) from McMaster University; Residency in Otolaryngology at University of Manitoba (2004–2008); Fellowship in Medical Ethics (2007–2008) and Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery (2010–2012) at University of Michigan.

Dr. Raza specializes in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery, focusing on cutaneous/salivary gland malignancies, skull base tumors, and advanced craniofacial reconstruction. His research emphasizes oncologic outcomes, economic evaluations, and surgical ethics, with recent publications addressing HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer, global health disparities, and cost-effectiveness of surgical techniques.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary work in head and neck oncology, medical ethics, and economic analysis, with systematic reviews and population-based studies reflecting his commitment to evidence-based practice and global health trends.

Dr. Raza is fluent in French, Urdu, and Hindi, and currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Michigan.