About me
Matthew Pierce, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist in the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Division at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He sees patients for the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the ear, nose, and throat using nonsurgical medical treatments in addition to surgical intervention, when necessary.
More specifically, Dr. Pierce is a head and neck cancer surgeon who is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck including the thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, oral cavity, and throat, in addition to skin cancers, such as melanoma and squamous cell cancer. Dr. Pierce is specialty-trained in robotic surgery and laser surgery for the removal of tumors of the head and neck as well as sialendoscopy, or endoscopy of the salivary ducts, for the removal of salivary gland stones. He also dedicates himself to the reconstruction of head and neck tissues following excision of head and neck tumors through the use of microvascular reconstructive surgery using free, local, and regional flaps.
His clinical interests include all diseases of the salivary glands, including stones; and all cancers of the head and neck, including the thyroid, the parathyroid, and benign and malignant tumors of the salivary glands and submandibular glands. His research interests include improving access to and the efficiency of cancer treatment using a cancer care coordinator and increasing patient knowledge and awareness of head and neck cancer. He is also interested in exploring the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) associated with the development of head and neck cancers and how this information can change the way these cancers are diagnosed and treated.
Dr. Pierce received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He then joined MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for a general surgery internship and a four-year residency training program in otolaryngology where he served as Administrative Chief and was awarded the Roy B. Sessions Award. Finally, he completed a specialty fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery and microvascular reconstruction at Yale University before returning to MedStar Health.
Dr. Pierce is an advocate for increasing robotics and laser treatments of head and neck tumors and implementing salivary endoscopy when appropriate to a wide population of patients in the Washington, D.C. area at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He has published various papers and has been invited to speak on numerous occasions domestically and internationally on topics surrounding issues of the efficacy of robotic surgery, head and neck complications of Streptococcus pneumonia, and snoring and sleep apnea in adults, among many other topics.
Philosophy of Care
“What drives my overall philosophy of care and decision-making process towards my patients is focusing on how I would treat my own family members and how I would want to receive care, with respect and compassion. This allows me the privilege of building trusting relationships with my patients that then allows me to provide the highest quality of care. I listen to my patient’s concerns and carefully craft a treatment plan that will produce the best results, regardless of the type or severity of their illness. I’m proud to have the ability to make a significant difference in people’s lives through personalized care that entails developing a comprehensive treatment plan specific to the needs of each patient based on empathy and dignity.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acute Sinusitis
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Endoscopy
- Floor Of Mouth Cancer
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Thyroidectomy
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acute Sinusitis
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Coughing Up Blood
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Floor Of Mouth Cancer
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gum Cancer
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Jaw Diseases
- Larynx Cancer
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
Procedures I perform
- Adenoidectomy
- Caldwell-Luc Procedure
- Cartilage Graft
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Drainage Of External Auditory Canal
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Epiglottis Endoscopic Excision
- Excision Of Acoustic Nerve
- Excision Of Sublingual Gland
- Excision Of Vocal Cord Lesion
- External External Ear Excision
- Face Skin Replacement
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Trauma Reconstruction
- Fracture Nasal Inferior Turbinate
- Glossectomy
- Hard Palate Excision
- High-Frequency Facial
- Laryngectomy
- Larynx Endoscopic Excision
- Larynx Excision
- Larynx Resection
- Mandibular Fracture Treatment
- Mandibulectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Maxilla Reconstruction
- Maxillectomy
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Bone Reposition With Internal Fixation, Open
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Neck Skin Excision
- Orbitocraniofacial Reconstruction
- Oropharynx Biopsy
- Ostectomy
- Packing Of Nasal Region
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotid Gland Resection
- Parotidectomy
- Pharyngeal Wall Resection
- Pharyngectomy
- Pharynx Endoscopic Excision
- Pharynx Excision
- Pharynx Repair
- Pharynx Resection
- Repair Mandible
- Repair Of Anterior Palate
- Reposition Mandible With External Fixation
- Reposition Mandible With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Maxilla With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Orbit With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Zygomatic Bone With Internal Fixation
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Stent Placement In Trachea
- Submaxillary Gland Resection
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Toe To Hand Transfer
- Tongue Biopsy
- Tongue Excision
- Tongue Resection
- Tonsil Resection
- Tonsillectomy
- Trachea Excision
- Trachea Tracheostomy Device Removal External
- Tracheostomy
- Turbinate Submucous Resection
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- Vestibuloplasty
- Voice Prosthetic Device Evaluation
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
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-POS Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CIGNA PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- First Health PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst NASCO
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- HighMark
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- POS OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- OA Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Network OA
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Administrators
- IH-POS
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- TRICARE for Life East
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna HMO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Medicare Direct
- Choice POS II Open Access
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- TRICARE East Select
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Student Resources
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- IH-PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Navigate
- HumanaChoice PPO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital (2017)
Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2016)
Internship: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2012)
Medical School: McGovern Medical School (2011)
Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2011)