University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center


1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 1445
Houston, Texas 77030

Telephone: 713-745-5146
Fax: 713-792-5611
Email: headandnecksurgery@mdanderson.org

Statement about the Center

The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center treats many patients with tumors that have benign characteristics, such as Acoustic Neuromas. Our highly-regarded multidisciplinary approach brings together a team of neurotologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroradiotherapists who have expertise in all forms of tumor management: observation, radiosurgery, and microsurgical excision. Treatment is tailored to each patient's needs and desires and is approved by a multidiscplinary board. Our team includes rehabilitation specialists and therapists, should these services be required.


Paul Gidley
Paul Gidley, M.D.


Associate Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Otology-Neurotology

Medical School: The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, 1990
Internship: The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX
Residency: General surgery, The University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals, Houston, TX, 1992 - 1995
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals, Houston, TX, 1992 - 1995
Fellowship: Otology-Neurotology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 1996 - 1997
Board Certification: Otolaryngology and Neurotology


Franco DeMonte
Franco DeMonte, M.D.


Professor and Deputy Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
Medical Director, Brain & Spine Center
Co-Director, Skull Base Tumor Program

Medical School: University of Western Ontario, London, Onatiro, Canada, 1985
Internship: Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada, 1985 - 1986
Residency: University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, 1986 - 1991
Fellowship: Cranial Base Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1991 - 1992
Board Certification: Neurological Surgery


Eric Chang
Eric Chang, M.D.


Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Director, CNS Stereotactic Radiation Program


Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1994
Internship: California Pacific Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 1994 - 1995
Residency: Harvard Joint Center for Radiation Therapy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1995 - 1999
Board Certification: Radiation and Radiation Oncology