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Eric Joseph Thorpe, MD

Otolaryngology

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Otolaryngology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • head and neck cancer
  • Reconstructive Surgery For Head And Neck Cancer
  • thyroid surgery
  • thyroid nodule
  • thyroid cancer
  • squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
  • sentinel node biopsy
  • parotidectomy
  • parotid cancer
  • neoplasm of salivary gland
  • neck cancer
  • microvascular flap reconstruction
  • laryngeal cancer
  • head and neck tumors
  • head and neck cancer surgery
  • da vinci head & neck surgery
  • base of skull surgery
  • transoral laser microsurgery
  • TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
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Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

About

As Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at Loyola University Medical Center, I provide cutting edge Head and Neck Cancer Treatment as well as complex Head and Neck Surgery. I take a patient led approach where I facilitate the patient's goals and help make them reality. I believe that the patient should be in control of their own care. I perform the most complex cases in the region including head and neck cancer thyroid, skull base, plastic reconstruction, salivary gland and more. Patients are referred to me for a great outcome in a difficult case.

As Chairman, I strive to form and implement the most comprehensive and talented Otolaryngology Department in the country. I am very proud of all we have to offer, including treating the human spirit.

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Leadership Title

Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Ages Seen

Adolescents - 12 to 17
Children - 0 to 11
Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Ohio State University College of Medicine (2008)

Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center (2009)

Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center (2013)

Fellowship:
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2014)

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of (2014)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(76 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

34 Reviews

08/29/2024

I am alive because of Dr. Thorpe

08/22/2024

It was a brief appointment. I cannot make judgements on long term treatments.

08/01/2024

Looking forward to the next meeting

07/18/2024

Excellent

06/27/2024

Dr. Thorpe lived up to his reputation.

05/08/2024

Es un buen equipo de trabajo

04/11/2024

This team really "gets me". They have been treating me for 3+ years and really know my health situation. They care about me and my recovery. They treat me like 'family'.

03/14/2024

Dr. Thorpe always explains what is happening and what’s next.

02/01/2024

Appreciate Dr. Thorpe’s professionalism, directness in which he explained his working diagnoses upon examination and the surgery. My Dad, who is the Patient, and the family feel that he is in the Best Care at Loyola and in the Best Hands, with Dr. Thorpe.

01/25/2024

Great experience as a first timer.Dr.Thorpe took his time to explain my condition in details.What outcome would be without surgery and treatment and what outcome I would expect having surgery and treatment .He combined his willingness to listen and to discuss.The same day I made appointment for surgery.Great experience!

12/20/2023

Would recommend

12/14/2023

The team were all amazing!!!!

12/07/2023

Dr. Thorpe was great , he was very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns and was very helpful and compassionate to my medical situation.

11/11/2023

A doctor should never say to a patient. There is nothing I can do for you.

11/02/2023

Dr. Thorpe saved my life six years ago.

10/28/2023

Dr.Thorpe is professional and honest. He explains things in terms I can understand.

10/28/2023

I have been a patient of Dr. Thrope for 6 years and I believe he has always done what is best for me

09/30/2023

A Good Doctor

09/28/2023

All just great. Professional but warm demeanors all around.

09/09/2023

Makes you feel less stressed and calm about medical condition

09/08/2023

Great response time calling me back

09/07/2023

Glad we were able to go there.

08/30/2023

Great

08/26/2023

Eric Thorpe is a fantastic doctor one of the best. Down to earth guy.

08/24/2023

Very good

08/19/2023

Comfortable

08/17/2023

Dr Thorpe is very knowledgeable and explained my situation clearly

08/17/2023

Communicates well

08/05/2023

Very professional great bedside manner

07/21/2023

I have confidence in Dr Thorpe to provide the best care and treatment.

07/15/2023

Outstanding

07/05/2023

The doctor and staff took time to explain the issues with me in a way that I could understand.

07/02/2023

Hard to get phone calls through during day time hours although my calls were always returned asap and I do realize Loyola is a very busy place. Also part of my problem is I work night shift so that contributes to the problem.

07/01/2023

Plain and simple, honest advice is provided in a benevolent way!
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Publications

  • Recurrent Zenker's Traction Diverticulum After Cervical Spine Surgery: Lessons Learned. Yang, S.; Albaugh, S.; Mehrotra, S.; Thorpe, E.; Charous, S.; Cureus
  • Institutional experience with total pharyngectomy reconstruction: Exploring the role of the salivary bypass tube. Smith, S.; Lee, Y.; Borrowdale, R.; Thorpe, E.; Pittman, A.; Head & neck
  • Free Flap Outcomes for Head and Neck Surgery in Patients with COVID-19. Domack, A.; Sandelski, M. M.; Ali, S.; Blackwell, K. E.; Buchakjian, M.; Bur, A. M.; Cannady, S. B.; Castellanos, C. X.; Ducic, Y.; Ghanem, T. A.; Huang, A. T.; Jackson, R. S.; Kokot, N.; Li, S.; Pipkorn, P.; Puram, S. V.; Rezaee, R.; Rajasekaran, K.; Shnayder, Y.; Sinha, U. K.; Sukato, D.; Suresh, N.; Tamaki, A.; Thomas, C. M.; Thorpe, E. J.; Wax, M. K.; Yang, S.; Ziegler, A.; Pittman, A. L.; The Laryngoscope
  • Risk Factors for Recurrence and the Role of Radiotherapy in Low-grade Myofibroblastic Sarcoma: A Systematic Review. Mamikunian, G.; Ziegler, A.; Block, A.; Thorpe, E.; American journal of clinical oncology
  • Relationship Between Worst Pattern of Invasion and Extranodal Extension in Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinomas. Yasuda, M.; Chiodo, C.; Lilley, C.; Mehrotra, S.; Ananthanarayanan, V.; Ziegler, A.; Thorpe, E.; Head and neck pathology
  • A Case of Panophthalmitis Secondary to Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis. Mamikunian, G.; Ziegler, A.; Thorpe, E.; Cureus
  • The role of perineural invasion in parotid malignancy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Kazemian, E.; Solinski, M.; Adams, W.; Moore, M.; Thorpe, E. J.; Oral oncology
  • An institutional review of recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. Brar, G.; Smith, S.; Block, A.; Borrowdale, R.; Marzo, S. J.; Thorpe, E.; Leonetti, J. P.; Ear, nose, & throat journal
  • Aneurysmal Bone Cysts of the Craniofacial Origin: A Systematic Review. Rehman, R.; Dekhou, A.; Osto, M.; Agemy, J.; Chaaban, A.; Yuhan, B.; Thorpe, E.; OTO open
  • The Dynamic Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis Length. Yang, S.; Bunn, C.; Kramer, S.; Thorpe, E.; Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation
  • Salvage Total Laryngectomy Swallowing Outcomes Based on Flap Reconstruction: Onlay vs Incorporated Technique. Ziegler, A.; Pittman, A.; Thorpe, E.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • HPV vaccination practices and attitudes among primary care physicians since FDA approval to age 45. Petrusek, J.; Thorpe, E.; Britt, C. J.; American journal of otolaryngology
  • Elective Tracheotomy in COVID-19 Patients: A Team-Based Approach. Ander, M.; Yang, S.; Thorpe, E.; Goyal, A.; Bier-Laning, C.; Anesthesia and analgesia
  • Comparing postoperative outcomes after free flap surgery in a specialty step-down unit vs nonspecialty intensive care unit. Yang, S. F.; Adams, W.; Lazzara, G. E.; Thorpe, E. J.; Pittman, A. L.; Head & neck
  • Oral tongue cancer in a patient with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer: A case report and review of the literature. Ziegler, A.; Thorpe, E.; Oral oncology
  • Postoperative Tachycardia in Head and Neck Microvascular Free Flap Patients. Ziegler, A.; Schneider, A.; Pittman, A.; Thorpe, E.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Body Mass Index and Parotidectomy Outcomes. Ziegler, A.; Teng, S.; Thorpe, E.; The Journal of craniofacial surgery
  • Safety and Efficacy of Outpatient Parotidectomy. Ziegler, A.; Lazzara, G.; Thorpe, E.; Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Ollier Disease of the Lateral Skull Base. Fridirici, Z. C.; Petrusek, J. J.; Thorpe, E. J.; Leonetti, J. P.; Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
  • Treatment of locally advanced parotid malignancies with parotidectomy and temporal bone resection. Martin, J. R.; Filip, P.; Thorpe, E. J.; Leonetti, J. P.; American journal of otolaryngology
  • Mucormycosis Causing Ludwig Angina: A Unique Presentation. McSpadden, R. P.; Martin, J. R.; Mehrotra, S.; Thorpe, E.; Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • A Unique Surgical Technique for Tracheostomy in Heterotopic Ossification: A Case Report. Cheng, E.; Thorpe, E.; The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology
  • Vocal Fold Paralysis after Esophagectomy for Carcinoma. Loochtan, M. J.; Balcarcel, D.; Carroll, E.; Foecking, E. M.; Thorpe, E. J.; Charous, S. J.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Spinal epidural abscess following glossectomy and neck dissection: A case report. Cheng, E.; Thorpe, E.; Borrowdale, R.; International journal of surgery case reports
  • Temporoparietal fascial flap repair of middle cranial fossa tegmen and dural defects. Kircher, M.; Pittman, A.; Thorpe, E.; Marzo, S.; Leonetti, J.; Tsimpas, A.; Anderson, D.; The Laryngoscope