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W. Chad Spanos, MD

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» Specialties

• Ear, Nose & Throat
• Head & Neck Cancer

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» Education

Undergraduate School:	University of California
Medical School:	University of Louisville Medical School
Internship:	University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Residency:	University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Fellowship:	University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics University of South Florida

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» Personal Philosophy

"I focus on quality care in a compassionate environment. I like my patients to be well informed and leave the office understanding the risks and benefits of the treatment we have decided on together."

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» Scope of Practice

Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, and Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer

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» Video

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» Hobbies/Interests

Spending time with my family, windsurfing and cycling

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» Unique Medical Experience and Research

Microvascular Free Flap Surgery Human Papillomavirus-related Head & Neck Cancer

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» Published Articles

"The PDZ binding motif of HPV 16 E6 induces PTPN13 loss which allows anchorage independent growth and synergizes with Ras for invasive growth," in J Virology, March 2008.

"Deletion of the PDZ motif of HPV16 E6 preventing immortalization and anchorage-Independent growth in human tonsil epithelial cells," in Head Neck 30(2).

"The role of human papillomavirus 16 E6 in anchorage-independent and invasive growth of mouse tonsil epithelium," in Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 2007.

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» Accepting New Patients?   Yes

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Clinics

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	Sanford Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat 1310 West 22nd Street, Lower Level Sioux Falls, SD 57105     View Map PHONE NUMBER: WEB ADDRESS: 605-328-8200 www.sanfordhealth.org/earnosethroat
Sanford Hospital Vermillion 20 S Plum Street Vermillion, SD 57069     View Map PHONE NUMBER: WEB ADDRESS: 605-624-2611 1-866-624-2611 www.sanfordvermillion.org

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