About me
Jonathan Giurintano, MD, FACS, is a board-certified otolaryngologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, he is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, an active member of the American Head and Neck Society, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Giurintano treats benign and malignant diseases of the head and neck, with a special focus on head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery, and microvascular reconstruction.
As a specialty-trained head and neck cancer surgeon, Dr. Giurintano forms part of a multidisciplinary team that offers tailored treatment to patients diagnosed with tumors of the head and neck. He is also trained in the reconstruction of head and neck surgical defects using local, regional, and microvascular “free” flap techniques. Additionally, he is trained in using sialendoscopy for the minimally invasive removal of stones from the salivary ducts and robotic surgery for tumors located in the back of the throat and voice box.
His clinical interests include the reconstruction of complex defects created by the removal of cancers from the head and neck, accessing tumors of the parapharyngeal space, and exploring new corridors for endoscopic approaches to the skull base. His research interests include improving post-treatment survival outcomes in head and neck cancer survivors, examining the impact of existing disease comorbidities and frailty in head and neck surgery, and identifying improved reconstructive options for head and neck defects, specifically skull base defects.
A native of Jackson, MS, Dr. Giurintano received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He then completed internship and residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where as a chief resident he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Finally, he completed a one-year fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology, anterior skull base surgery, and microvascular reconstruction at the University of California – San Francisco Medical Center. Dr. Giurintano has participated in international humanitarian trips, traveling to Migori, Kenya with the Kenya Relief organization to offer medical aid. He has presented both oral and poster presentations at numerous national conferences, and he has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
Dr. Giurintano is dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical care of the head and neck, and he is excited to bring an innovative skill set to the Washington, DC, region. He values the use of minimally invasive techniques when possible in order to minimize operative morbidity, decrease hospital length of stay, and increase patient quality of life in the post-operative period. He is passionate about working closely with his colleagues in the Departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology in a multidisciplinary setting so that his patients can receive the highest quality of care from a team of trained experts.
Dr. Giurintano is accepting all patients who require a higher level of care for disorders of the head and neck, including advanced head and neck cancers, as well as patients who require reconstruction of defects caused by the removal of head and neck cancers.
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care follows the teaching ‘cura personalis’ (care of the whole person). When patients are diagnosed with head or neck cancer, it’s a life changing diagnosis, one that can often alter their physical appearance as well as the ability to eat, speak, and breathe. A diagnosis of head and neck cancer can drastically affect a patient’s ability to enjoy the seemingly most basic activities – such as eating at a restaurant with family and friends. My goal as a surgeon is to not only achieve an optimal oncologic result, but to provide an optimal functional result so that my patients can return to their pre-cancer quality of life as closely as possible.
“As part of the first generation in my family to join the medical field, I consider it an absolute privilege to work as a physician and have the opportunity to provide care to patients in their time of need. I understand that a diagnosis of cancer with the potential of requiring major surgery can be overwhelming, and I strive to provide undivided attention to my patients and their loved ones in the setting of compassion and kindness so that they feel comfortable and confident in their medical care. It is my mission to treat all patients with the highest quality medical care I can possibly offer.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Debridement Of Mastoidectomy Cavity
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary Duct Dilation
- Thyroidectomy
- Tongue Cancer
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Coughing Up Blood
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gum Cancer
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Jaw Diseases
- Larynx Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Palate Cancer
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Throat Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
- Voice And Resonance Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Biopsy Of Salivary Gland
- Bone Graft
- Caldwell-Luc Procedure
- Cartilage Graft
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cervical Vertebra Reposition
- Chemodenervation Of Salivary Glands
- Debridement Of Mastoidectomy Cavity
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Endoscopic Inspection Of Tracheobronchial Tree
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Enterectomy
- Enteroscopy
- Epiglottis Endoscopic Excision
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Lesion Floor Mouth
- Excision Of Acoustic Nerve
- Excision Of External Ear
- Excision Of Parotid Tumor
- Excision Of Sublingual Gland
- Excision Of Sublingual Salivary Cyst
- Extended Total Laryngectomy
- Face Skin Replacement
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Trauma Reconstruction
- Fat Grafting
- Femoral Nerve Transfer
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Glossectomy
- Heel Tendon Repair
- Hemithyroidectomy
- High-Frequency Facial
- Intranasal Biopsy
- Jaw Surgery
- Laryngectomy
- Laryngopharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy With Biopsy
- Larynx Endoscopic Excision
- Larynx Resection
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Lid Margin Repair
- Lip Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphatic Reconstruction
- Mandibular Fracture Treatment
- Mandibulectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Maxilla Reconstruction
- Maxillectomy
- Microsurgical Lymphatic Reconstruction
- Microsurgical Nerve Reconstruction
- Muscle Flap
- Muscle Grafting
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Endoscopy With Biopsy, Polypectomy, Or Debridement
- Nasal Endoscopy With Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nasal Endoscopy With Sphenoidotomy
- Neck Lymph Node Excision
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Nerve Conduit
- Nerve Grafting
- Orbitocraniofacial Reconstruction
- Oromaxillary Fistula Repair
- Ostectomy
- Palate Biopsy
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotidectomy
- Pec Implants
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Pharyngeal Wall Resection
- Pharyngectomy
- Pharyngoesophageal Repair
- Pharyngolaryngectomy
- Pharynx Endoscopic Excision
- Pharynx Excision
- Pharynx Resection
- Replacement Pharynx
- Reposition Mandible With Internal Fixation
- Salivary Duct Dilation
- Salvage Laryngectomy
- Serratus Anterior Flap Breast Reconstruction
- Skin Graft
- Submandibular Gland Excision
- Subtotal Parotidectomy
- Supermicrosurgery
- Supraglottic Laryngectomy
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Toe Replacement Surgery
- Toe To Hand Transfer
- Tongue Biopsy
- Tongue Excision
- Tonsil Resection
- Tonsils Resection
- Total Laryngectomy
- Total Parotidectomy
- Trachea Excision
- Tracheostomy
- Transoral Robotic Surgery
- Turbinate Submucous Resection
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- Vascularized Bone Graft
- Vascularized Cartilage Graft
- Vascularized Fat Graft
- Vascularized Ligament Graft
- Vascularized Muscle Graft
- Vascularized Tendon Graft
- Vestibule Biopsy
- Vestibule Lesion Excision
- Vestibuloplasty
- Vestibuloplasty Anterior
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- TRICARE East Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Choice POS
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice POS II
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Choice POS II Open Access
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst NASCO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst EPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Sentara Health
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Basic
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- HighMark
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- OA Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO
- First Health PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Medicare Direct
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Medicare FFS
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Employee Health Plan
Videos
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine (2017)
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine (2012)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Head and Neck Cancers How Reconstructive Surgery Can Maintain Patients’ Looks
No Cancer Tiny Scars Successful Treatment of Skin Cancer on the Head or Neck
How Vaping Affects Dental Health and Why It Is Not a Healthy Alternative to Smoking
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- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32659110/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30368386/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28845380/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24166657/