About Me
I’m a board-certified and fellowship-trained Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist. I specialize in treating both benign and cancerous conditions of the head and neck—including the mouth, throat, voice box, sinuses, skin, thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary glands. I also perform advanced procedures like microvascular reconstructive surgery, transoral robotic surgery, and Inspire surgery for sleep apnea.
I joined MetroHealth in 2023 and serve as an Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. My goal is to provide comprehensive, personalized care that helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes while improving their quality of life. I believe in a patient-centered, team-based approach—because when we work together, we can make even the most complex conditions feel manageable.
Whether you’re facing a new diagnosis or exploring treatment options, I’m here to guide you with compassion, clarity, and expertise.
Dr. Naik’s clinical research interests include optimizing surgical outcomes and quality improvement for head and neck cancer patients as well as reducing healthcare disparities among this patient population. He is also invested in medical student education and resident surgical training including core curriculum development as a member of the Head & Neck Surgery Education Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He currently serves as an active committee member of American Head and Neck Society and reviewer for multiple national journals.
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery James E. Arnold Faculty Teaching Award, June 2025
Indiana University Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Fellow Teaching Award, June 2023
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Humanitarian Travel Grant Award Recipient, December 2021
Dean’s Scholarship, Medical University of South Carolina, 2015-2017
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honors Society, Fall 2015
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Education & Training
Education
Internship
Ohio State University Hospital (Columbus) – Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryResidency
Ohio State University Hospital (Columbus) – Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryMedical Education
Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston) MDFellowship
Indiana State University (Indiana) – Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction