Paul MacDonald, MD

Your head and neck are home to not only the brain and parts of the spinal cord, but a bona fide command center where breathing and digestion are initiated; where thoughts and emotions are conveyed through expressions, words, speech, even singing. It’s the region of the body largely responsible for how you survive, interact, and find emotional, social, and spiritual fulfillment. This is why it’s important that you trust your head and neck cancer to a team who can give you everything you need, and anticipate those needs in real time. Our robust team includes: - Expert ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons who can remove tumors and repair their damage - Radiation oncologists who can shrink stubborn lesions next to vital or fragile structures - Medical oncologists who deliver medicines that can stop cancer cells from dividing Our multidisciplinary team of physicians ensures you can get specialized, comprehensive care without having to leave our campus in the heart of Phoenix. We also have speech-language pathologists on staff who will work to help you retain your ability to eat, drink, and speak. In addition to our experienced team of head and neck oncology experts, you will have access to a top, globally-ranked center for neurology and neurosurgery, along with the complete medical specialties at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. We know that the prospect of fighting head and neck cancer can be frightening, but it’s not one you have to face alone. Call (855) 327-2083 to speak with our nurse navigator, and find an ally in your fight

Since our doors opened as a regional specialty center in 1962, we have grown into one of the premier destinations in the world for neurology and neurosurgery. Our experienced, highly skilled, and comprehensive team of neurological specialists can provide you with a complete spectrum of care–from diagnosis through outpatient neurorehabilitation–under one roof. Barrow Neurological Institute | Minding What Matters Most

Yoshie Umemura, MD, is the Division Chief of Neuro-Oncology, the William R. and Joan R. Shapiro Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research, associate professor of neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute, and Chief Medical Officer at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as neuro-oncology by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. Dr. Umemura’s expertise rests on the axis of brain tumors and cancers of the central nervous system, as well as the neurological complications from cancer. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the International Primary CNS Lymphoma Collaborative Group, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology.