Carol R Bradford MD FACS

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Dean, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine Vice President of Health Sciences, Wexner Medical Center Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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Hamilton Hall1645 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43210
Phone+1 614-292-2600

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Education & Training

University of MichiganResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1988 - 1992
St Joseph Mercy Ann ArborInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1986

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2020 - 2026
MI State Medical License 1991 - 2022
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Outgoing Public Health Reporting from EpicCare Functionality, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Strategies and successes of smoking cessation methods in head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review.
Vincent Vander Poorten, Justine Van Rossum, Malene Roosens, Sandra Nuyts, Carol R Bradford
Cancer Metastasis Reviews. 2026-06-15
Enhancing Graduate Surgical Education: Recommendations for Development of Common Surgery Education and Training Accreditation Standards.
Edwin Christopher Ellison, David B Hoyt, L D Britt, Gerald B Healy, John R Potts 3rd
Annals of Surgery Open. 2026-06-01
Neutrophil to Lymphocyte and Lymphocyte to Monocyte Ratios Predict Improved Survival and Response to Induction Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma...
Zachary Risch, Emily Bellile, Moneb S Bughrara, Paul L Swiecicki, Keith Casper
Head & Neck. 2026-05-01

Journal Articles

Management of the Facial Nerve in Parotid Cancer: Preservation or Resection and Reconstruction
Carol R Bradford, Ashok R Shaha, Carl E Silver, Kerry D Olsen, European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology

Other

Treatment of early (stage I and II) head and neck cancer: The oropharynx
Bradford CR, Eisbruch A, Worden FP
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-early-stage-i-and-ii-head-and-neck-cancer-the-orophary
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-10-31
Treatment of locoregionally advanced (stage III and IV) head and neck cancer: The oropharynx
Bradford CR, Eisbruch A, Worden FP
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-locoregionally-advanced-stage-iii-and-iv-head-and-neck
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-06-05

Authored Content

Pediatric Melanoma and Aggressive Spitz Tumors: A Retrospective Diagnostic, Exposure and Outcome AnalysisJanuary 2018

Press Mentions

Record Fundraising and Milestone Anniversary Highlights a Year of Change at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical CenterDecember 3rd, 2025
Food, Community and Care: Two Studies Target Nutrition and Social Factors to Protect Moms’ Hearts and Improve Pregnancy OutcomesNovember 3rd, 2025
Doctor Whose Appearance at Ohio State Was Canceled Describes Impact of War in GazaApril 16th, 2025

Grant Support

Biology,Prevention,And Treatment Of Head &Neck CancerNational Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research2006
Treatment Response Markers In Advanced Laryngeal CancerNational Cancer Institute1999–2003
Chemoradiation Response--Laryngeal /Hypopharyngeal CANational Cancer Institute2002
Pilot--Head And Neck OncologyNational Cancer Institute2001–2002
Cellular Therapy Of Head/Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma W/Tumor Primed LymphocytesNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002