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
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acute Sinusitis
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Debridement Of Mastoidectomy Cavity
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Endoscopy
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Nasal Polyps
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Throat Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acute Sinusitis
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- 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 Upper Respiratory Tract
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Facial Reconstruction
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gum Cancer
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Jaw Diseases
- Jaw Fractures
- Jaw Reconstruction Complications
- Larynx Cancer
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Neck Reconstruction
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Palate Cancer
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Throat Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Biopsy Of Salivary Gland
- Caldwell-Luc Procedure
- Cartilage Graft
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Chemodenervation Of Salivary Glands
- Control Nasal Hemorrhage Anterior Complex
- Debridement Of Mastoidectomy Cavity
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Endoscopic Inspection Of Tracheobronchial Tree
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopy
- 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
- Free Flap Reconstruction
- Glossectomy
- Hemithyroidectomy
- High-Frequency Facial
- Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation
- Intranasal Biopsy
- Jaw Surgery
- Laryngectomy
- Laryngopharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy With Biopsy
- Larynx Endoscopic Excision
- Larynx Resection
- Lid Margin Repair
- Lip Biopsy
- Mandibular Fracture Treatment
- Mandibulectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Maxilla Reconstruction
- Maxillectomy
- Microsurgical Lymphatic Reconstruction
- Microsurgical Nerve Reconstruction
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Endoscopy With Biopsy, Polypectomy, Or Debridement
- Nasal Endoscopy With Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nasal Endoscopy With Sphenoidotomy
- Neck Lymph Node Excision
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Orbitocraniofacial Reconstruction
- Oromaxillary Fistula Repair
- Ostectomy
- Packing Of Nasal Region
- Palate Biopsy
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotid Gland Resection
- Parotidectomy
- 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
- Sialendoscopy With Stone Removal
- Submandibular Gland Excision
- Subtotal Parotidectomy
- Supraglottic Laryngectomy
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Toe To Hand Transfer
- Tongue Biopsy
- Tongue Excision
- Tonsil Resection
- Tonsils Resection
- Total Laryngectomy
- Total Parotidectomy
- Trachea Excision
- Tracheostomy
- Turbinate Submucous Resection
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- 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
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Navigate
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Medicare Direct
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS II
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- First Health PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Student Resources
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Basic
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- HighMark
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Administrators
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Optimum Choice
- OA Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- TRICARE East Prime
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Network OA
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Medicare FFS
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA EPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- POS OA
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- IH-HMO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna HMO
- UHC Passport
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
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)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025
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
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33400633/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33815970/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30955881/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30665174/
- 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/