
Pierre Lavertu MD
Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery
Professor, Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Join to view full profile
11100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106
Phone+1 216-844-6000
Fax+1 216-286-6341
Dr. Lavertu is on Doximity
As a Doximity member, you’ll join more than three million U.S. healthcare professionals—including 85+% of physicians, and 2/3 of all NPs and PAs—in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- Dr. Pierre Lavertu is an otolaryngologist in Cleveland, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 41 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He specializes in head & neck oncologic surgery.
Education & Training
Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1982 - 1983
University of Montreal1977 - 1981
University of Montreal Faculty of MedicineClass of 1976
CEGEP Lionel-GroulxDEC, Health Science, 1968 - 1971
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 1983 - 2028
FL State Medical License 1994 - 2027
MI State Medical License 1983 - 1987
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts FollowMyHealth, Allscripts, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsTotal Laryngectomy Length of Stay Association With Diagnosis Related Group Classification.Trisha Shang, Claudia I Cabrera, Rachel A Kominsky, Nicole Fowler, Shawn Li
The Laryngoscope. 2026-04-01 - 1 citationsHospital-Based Registry Analysis of Staging Efficacy and Proposed Staging Subclassification for Stage I HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.F Jeffrey Lorenz, Michael Kharouta, Sean S Mahase, Neerav Goyal, Rod Rezaee
Oral Oncology. 2025-04-01 - 1 citationsUpdates in Assisted Advanced Technology for Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Surgery.Nithin Peddireddy, Shravya Gogula, David Hoying, Akina Tamaki, Jason E Thuener
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 2025-02-01
Journal Articles
- Contemporary management of carotid blowout syndrome utilizing endovascular techniquesManzoor NF, Rezaee RP, Ray A, Wick CC, Blackham K, Stepnick D, Lavertu P, Zender CA, Laryngoscope, 1/1/2017
- Post-treatment PET/CT and p16 status for predicting treatment outcomes in locally advanced head and neck cancer after definitive radiationAwan MJ, Lavertu P, Zender C, Rezaee R, Fowler N, Karapetyan L, Gibson M, Wasman J, Faulhaber P, Machtay M, Yao M, Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging, 1/1/2017
- Outcomes of microvascular free tissue transfer in twice-irradiated patientsClancy K, Melki S, Awan M, Li S, Lavertu P, Fowler N, Yao M, Rezaee R, Zender CA, Microsurgery, 1/1/2017
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Multidisciplinary Management of Head and Neck Malignancies Involving the Lateral Skull Base.Manzoor N, Clancy K, Rezaee R, Patel A, Ascha M, Zender C, Lavertu P, Mowry S, Megerian C, Semaan M, COSM (Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings), San Diego, CA, 1/24/2017
- Opioid Prescribing Practices by Head and Neck Surgeons.Clancy K, Ahadizadeh E, Thuener J, Hoppe K, Harrill K, Fowler N, Rezaee R, Lavertu P, Zender CA, COSM (Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings), San Diego, CA, 1/24/2017
- Nonlocalization of Sentinel nodes in Head and Neck Melanoma and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.Clancy K, Jain N, Patel A, Faulhaber P, Honda K, Fowler N, Lavertu P, Rezaee R, Zender CA, COSM (Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings), San Diego, CA, 1/24/2017
Lectures
- Laryngeal Cancer Case Presentation.San Diego, CA - 1/26/2017
- Challenging Cases in Head and Neck CancerSan Diego, CA - 1/26/2017
- Salvage Partial Laryngectomy after chemoradiation protocols.Paris, France - 1/25/2017
Other
- Management of advanced laryngeal cancer.Lavertu P, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, American Head & Neck Societ
1/1/2000 - Treatment of Zenker's diverticulum.Lavertu P, Laryngoscope Interactive Case Studies (Internet)
1/1/1997 - An overview of indications and contraindications of extended procedures for cancer of the paranasal sinuses.Lavertu P, Proceeding of the 4th International Conference on Head & Neck Cancer, Toronto, July 28-August 1, 199
1/1/1996
Press Mentions
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Enrolls First Patient in New National Head and Neck Cancer StudyFebruary 23rd, 2017
Primary Surgery vs Radiation in Oropharyngeal Cancer: Does One Come Out a Winner?July 16th, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- French
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: