Dr. Robert Ferris

Dr. Robert Ferris is an ENT specialist practicing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is known for head and neck cancer surgery and cancer immunotherapy.

Executive Director of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chief of Oncology Clinical Services for UNC Health, effective October 1, 2024.

Earlier listings place Dr. Ferris in Pittsburgh, where he directed UPMC Hillman Cancer Center from 2017 to 2024. He now leads UNC Lineberger in Chapel Hill.

About Dr. Robert Ferris

Full Name: Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD
Credentials: MD, PhD (Immunology)
Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Subspecialty: Head and neck surgical oncology and tumor immunology
Current Role: Executive Director, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center; Chief of Oncology Clinical Services, UNC Health
New Patients: Not publicly confirmed
Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

City: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Clinic Address and Phone: Not captured; confirm through UNC Health

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

Head and neck cancer surgery
Cancer immunotherapy
Neoadjuvant window trials of immuno-oncology agents
Tumor microenvironment and immune escape research

Education and Training

Undergraduate: BS in Chemistry with honors and distinction, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical and Doctoral Degrees: MD and PhD in Immunology, Johns Hopkins
Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins (Chief Resident)
Fellowship: Head and neck oncologic surgery, Johns Hopkins

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Board Certification: Not stated on the sources reviewed; confirm with the American Board of Otolaryngology
Current Affiliation: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and UNC Health
Past Appointments: Director and Associate Senior Vice Chancellor for Cancer Research, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (2017 to 2024); Senior Vice President for Oncology Programs, UPMC

Insurance

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Fees

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Professional Information

More than 400 peer-reviewed publications with nearly 60,000 citations and an h-index of 120
Led the world’s first randomized phase II to III trials of head and neck cancer immunotherapy
Runs an NIH-funded laboratory studying anti-tumor immunity and tumor escape
Has led two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers
Co-founder of two early-phase immuno-oncology companies

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Robert Ferris known for?

Dr. Robert Ferris is known for head and neck cancer surgery and cancer immunotherapy.

Where does Dr. Robert Ferris practice?

He works at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

How can I book with Dr. Robert Ferris?

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Dr. Robert Ferris