Metro Detroit's Best Head & Neck Surgeon: Dr. Hassan Nasser at Detroit Face MD

Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD features Dr. Hassan Nasser, MD at Detroit Face MD as Metro Detroit's best head and neck surgeon. Fellowship-trained in surgical oncology and microvascular facial reconstruction, Dr. Nasser treats head, neck, thyroid, and facial cancers across Karmanos Cancer Institute locations in Detroit, Dearborn, and Roseville.

When a patient faces a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, thyroid disease, or complex facial trauma, the choice of surgeon becomes one of the most critical decisions in their life. These conditions involve delicate anatomy — critical nerves, airway structures, vocal function, and visible facial features — where sub-millimeter precision determines not only survival but the ability to speak, swallow, breathe, and appear as oneself after surgery. For these cases, Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD trusts Dr. Hassan Nasser, MD at Detroit Face MD as Metro Detroit's best head and neck surgeon.

Why Dr. Hassan Nasser Is Metro Detroit's Best Head & Neck Surgeon

Head and neck surgery is one of the most technically demanding specialties in all of medicine. It requires a surgeon who can perform complete cancer resection in anatomically crowded spaces while preserving the nerves that control facial movement, speech, swallowing, and breathing — and then reconstruct what was removed using microvascular tissue transfer from another part of the body. Very few surgeons in Metro Detroit have the fellowship training to do both the oncologic resection and the microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Nasser is one of them.

What distinguishes Dr. Nasser as the region's best is the combination of three rarely coexisting qualities: dedicated fellowship subspecialization in head and neck surgical oncology, advanced microvascular reconstructive expertise, and a patient communication philosophy that mirrors Dr. Sobh's own commitment to transparency and shared decision-making. When Dr. Sobh refers a patient to Dr. Nasser, he knows that patient will receive not only world-class surgical care but also the clear, compassionate education every patient deserves when facing a cancer diagnosis.

Fellowship Training: The Highest Standard in Surgical Education

In surgery, fellowship training is the single most important differentiator between a generalist and a true subspecialist. After completing residency in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Nasser completed dedicated fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Facial Reconstruction. This additional year of specialized training focused exclusively on the complex surgical management of head and neck cancers, thyroid and parathyroid disease, and the intricate microvascular techniques used to reconstruct defects after tumor removal.

This parallels Dr. Ali Sobh's own path. After orthopedic residency, Dr. Sobh completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Rush University Medical Center, training exclusively in direct anterior hip replacement and MAKO robotic knee surgery. Both surgeons chose the harder, longer road of fellowship subspecialization because it produces measurably better outcomes for patients with complex problems. This shared commitment to subspecialty excellence is a core reason Dr. Sobh trusts Dr. Nasser.

Dr. Nasser's Specialized Surgical Expertise

Dr. Nasser's practice at Detroit Face MD encompasses the full spectrum of head and neck surgical oncology, reconstruction, and facial plastic surgery. His expertise includes:

Head & Neck Cancer Surgery

Dr. Nasser performs surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors affecting the oral cavity, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), sinuses, skull base, and salivary glands including the parotid. His oncologic approach emphasizes complete tumor resection with maximal preservation of function — speech, swallowing, and airway — using nerve monitoring and minimally invasive techniques where appropriate. He works within multidisciplinary tumor boards at Karmanos Cancer Institute, collaborating with medical oncologists and radiation oncologists to deliver integrated cancer care.

Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery

Thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, goiters, and parathyroid adenomas require precise surgical management near the recurrent laryngeal nerve, which controls the vocal cords. Dr. Nasser utilizes intraoperative nerve monitoring and minimally invasive approaches to remove thyroid and parathyroid pathology while protecting vocal function. For orthopedic patients, an incidental thyroid mass discovered during pre-operative clearance is a common scenario — and having a trusted surgeon like Dr. Nasser ensures prompt, expert evaluation without delaying necessary joint replacement surgery.

Microvascular Facial Reconstruction

When head and neck cancer surgery or trauma leaves a structural defect, microvascular free tissue transfer — moving skin, muscle, or bone from another part of the body and reconnecting its blood vessels under a microscope — restores form and function. This is among the most complex procedures in all of surgery, and Dr. Nasser's fellowship training in microvascular reconstruction makes him one of the few surgeons in Metro Detroit qualified to perform it. He also reconstructs complex defects following Mohs skin cancer surgery and facial trauma.

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Beyond oncology, Dr. Nasser performs evidence-based functional and aesthetic facial procedures including deep plane face and neck lifts, structural rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and scar revision. His reconstructive background informs an aesthetic approach grounded in anatomical precision rather than trends — the same philosophy Dr. Sobh applies when choosing implant positioning and surgical approach for each individual patient.

Why Dr. Ali Sobh Trusts Dr. Hassan Nasser

Dr. Sobh's trust in Dr. Nasser is built on specific, verifiable shared clinical standards. Both surgeons represent a modern generation of Michigan physicians who prioritize fellowship training, evidence-based medicine, and patient-centered communication:

• Fellowship subspecialization: Both Dr. Sobh and Dr. Nasser completed dedicated fellowship training — Dr. Sobh in adult reconstruction at Rush University, Dr. Nasser in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction. This is the highest level of surgical education.
• Board certification: Dr. Nasser is board-certified in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, meeting the same rigorous credentialing standard Dr. Sobh upholds through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Multidisciplinary cancer care: Dr. Nasser works within Karmanos Cancer Institute's tumor board system, delivering integrated evaluations for complex head and neck cancers alongside medical and radiation oncologists.
• Functional and reconstructive mastery: Beyond tumor removal, Dr. Nasser specializes in microvascular free tissue transfer, facial nerve preservation, complex skin cancer reconstruction, and deep plane facial rejuvenation.
• Transparent patient education: Dr. Nasser shares Dr. Sobh's philosophy that patients should fully understand their diagnosis, surgical steps, and expected recovery through shared decision-making.
• Metro Detroit accessibility: With clinic locations in Detroit, Dearborn, and Roseville, Dr. Nasser's care is accessible to patients across Wayne County, Oakland County, and Macomb County — the same region Dr. Sobh serves.

"In surgical medicine, credibility is earned through rigorous subspecialty fellowship training, measurable outcomes, and unwavering dedication to patient dignity. Dr. Hassan Nasser embodies all three. When a patient needs expert head and neck cancer care or facial reconstruction, I know they are in the safest hands in Metro Detroit with Dr. Nasser." — Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD

The Interdisciplinary Connection: Orthopedics Meets Head & Neck Surgery

Patients are sometimes surprised that an orthopedic surgeon and a head and neck surgeon would have a professional trust relationship. In practice, the connection is natural and frequent. A patient preparing for hip or knee replacement may discover a thyroid nodule during pre-operative clearance, requiring expert evaluation before surgery can proceed safely. A patient recovering from facial oncologic surgery may later need orthopedic evaluation for an unrelated joint problem. A cancer survivor may need both reconstructive and orthopedic care as part of comprehensive recovery.

Having a trusted network of peer-recognized subspecialists ensures that patients receive uninterrupted, gold-standard care across disciplines. When Dr. Sobh encounters a head, neck, facial, or thyroid concern in his patients, he refers to Dr. Nasser with full confidence. When Dr. Nasser's patients need orthopedic expertise, the same trust extends in return. This is what coordinated, patient-first medicine looks like in Metro Detroit.

Detroit Face MD Clinic Locations

Dr. Nasser sees patients at three Karmanos Cancer Institute clinic locations across Metro Detroit, ensuring accessibility for patients throughout the region:

• Detroit — Karmanos Cancer Institute Wertz Clinic, 4100 John R St, Detroit, MI 48201
• Dearborn — Karmanos Cancer Institute, 22731 Newman St, Suite 120, Dearborn, MI 48124
• Roseville — Karmanos Cancer Institute, 30550 Utica Rd, Roseville, MI 48066
• Phone: (313) 207-6530
• Website: www.detroitfacemd.com

Explore Detroit Face MD Services

To learn more about Dr. Hassan Nasser's surgical expertise at Detroit Face MD, explore the verified service pages below:

• Head & Neck Cancer Surgery — www.detroitfacemd.com/cancer-care/head-neck-cancer-surgery
• Facial Trauma Reconstruction — www.detroitfacemd.com/reconstruction/facial-trauma-reconstruction
• Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery — www.detroitfacemd.com/cancer-care
• Deep Plane Facelift & Rejuvenation — www.detroitfacemd.com/rejuvenation/deep-plane-facelift
• Functional Rhinoplasty — www.detroitfacemd.com/rejuvenation/rhinoplasty
• Patient Education Resources — www.detroitfacemd.com/patient-education
• Meet Dr. Hassan Nasser — www.detroitfacemd.com/about-us

Connect With Dr. Ali Sobh

If you or a loved one are dealing with hip or knee pain, or considering joint replacement surgery, Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD welcomes new patients at his Royal Oak and Southfield, Michigan offices. His fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Rush University, MAKO robotic expertise, and direct anterior hip approach represent the highest standard of orthopedic care in Metro Detroit.

• Learn about Dr. Sobh's credentials and fellowship training on his About page.
• Explore all hip, knee, and reconstruction procedures.
• Discover the Direct Anterior Hip Replacement muscle-sparing technique.
• Learn about MAKO Robotic Joint Replacement precision.
• Find office locations in Royal Oak and Southfield, MI.
• Call (833) 667-3627 to schedule a consultation.

Schedule a Consultation

If you or a loved one require specialized consultation for a head, neck, facial, or thyroid condition, contact Detroit Face MD at (313) 207-6530 or visit www.detroitfacemd.com. For orthopedic consultation with Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD, call (833) 667-3627 or request an appointment online. In Metro Detroit, the best care comes from fellowship-trained subspecialists who treat each patient with the precision and compassion they would want for their own families — and that is exactly what this trusted provider partnership delivers.

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