Meet Valeria Silva Merea: Head and Neck Surgeon at MSK

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Dr. Valeria Silva Merea treats early larynx cancers at MSK, using advanced surgery and personalized care to preserve voice, swallowing, and airway function.

Hi, I'm Dr. Valeria Silva Merea, a laryngologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I specialize in treating early larynx cancer and disorders that may affect your airway, your voice, and your swallowing.

When a disease impacts something as essential as your ability to speak or swallow, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and frightened. But at MSK, there are many options that we can explore together.

I will perform sophisticated testing to thoroughly analyze your condition, so that we can create the best treatment plan for you.

You may not need surgery. We have a variety of options to relieve your symptoms, and many of them can be done on an outpatient basis. If a procedure or surgery turns out to be the best choice for you, I use advanced techniques to address your symptoms and help you heal quickly.

Facing cancer may feel overwhelming, but no matter what, my team and I will help you through it.