Christopher Edward Fundakowski MD
Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
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925 chestnut street6th floorPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Summary
- Dr. Christopher Fundakowski is an otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, and Abington Hospital. He received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and has been in practice 9 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in head & neck microvascular surgery and head & neck oncologic surgery and is experienced in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck oncology, head and neck microvascular reconstruction, head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction, robotic surgery, and healthcare outcomes research.
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2013
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2008 - 2013- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2008 - 2009
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2013 - 2016
FL State Medical License Active through 2014
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical Trials
- Impact of Ribociclib on Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer Start of enrollment: 2018 Apr 02
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsNeoadjuvant Nivolumab plus Carboplatin and Paclitaxel in Patients with Locally Advanced Resectable Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Phase II, Single-Arm...Ralph G Zinner, Eric V Mastrolonardo, Jennifer M Johnson, Kathryn Nunes, Pablo Llerena
Clinical Cancer Research. 2026-11-02 - Patient Perceptions of Telehealth Use in Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance.Harleen K Sethi, Nina Diamond, Wassim Najjar, Samuel R Shing, Alexzandra T Gentsch
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2026-09-01 - Definitive Radiation Therapy for Schneiderian Inverted Papilloma of the Soft Palate and Uvula.Rahul Sinha, Arianne J Abreu, Christopher E Fundakowski, Robert T Sataloff
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2026-08-13
Press Mentions
Does Skin Cancer Screening Work?November 1st, 2017
6 Super-Subtle Thyroid Cancer Signs I IgnoredAugust 7th, 2017
The Thyroid Cancer Symptoms I Ignored—but You Shouldn’tMay 3rd, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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