Dr. Ian Ganly

Dr. Ian Ganly, MD, PhD, is an internationally recognized surgical oncologist specializing in head and neck cancers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). He holds the role of Attending Surgeon in the Head and Neck Service and is a Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Ganly earned his medical degree from the University of Glasgow, followed by a PhD in molecular oncology and surgical training in the United Kingdom. He completed fellowship training in head and neck surgery at MSKCC, where he now delivers comprehensive surgical care to patients with thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, and oral cavity malignancies.

Renowned for his expertise in minimally invasive and complex oncologic procedures, Dr. Ganly has advanced the field through his pioneering work in robotic and endoscopic surgery for head and neck tumors. His research focuses on molecular profiling of head and neck cancers, the role of biomarkers in prognostication, and optimizing surgical outcomes. He has led numerous institutional and multi-institutional clinical trials and has published extensively in high-impact journals on differentiated thyroid carcinoma, anaplastic thyroid cancer, and other rare head and neck malignancies. His work integrates precision medicine and surgical innovation to improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients.

In addition to his clinical and research leadership, Dr. Ganly is a dedicated educator and mentor, contributing to the training of surgical fellows and residents at MSKCC and Weill Cornell. He is an active member of international societies such as the American Head and Neck Society and the British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons. Dr. Ganly is frequently invited to present his work at global conferences and has earned recognition for his scholarly contributions and excellence in surgical oncology. Through his precision-driven approach and patient-centered care, he continues to shape the modern landscape of head and neck cancer surgery.