Kevin Brumund, MD

Kevin T. Brumund, MD, is a head and neck surgeon whose practice is dedicated solely to the treatment of head and neck tumors. In 2025, Dr. Brumund joined the advanced head and neck surgery team at the Prebys Cancer Center. With over 20 years of experience, he has extensive training and experience in cancer surgery and specializes in treating both benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors of the head and neck. This includes tumors of the entire upper aerodigestive tract (mouth, throat, nose, sinuses and voice box), salivary glands (parotid and submandibular), neck, skin, thyroid and parathyroid glands. 

This includes extensive experience in thyroid cancer surgery and minimally-invasive outpatient thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He also has training and expertise in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for treatment of HPV-mediated cancer of the pharynx (throat). 

Dr. Brumund is deeply committed to providing individualized care for every patient, treating each person with compassion and respect regardless of their diagnosis. He believes in addressing the unique needs of each patient and working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Brumund has additional training in the clinical use of point-of-care ultrasound, allowing him to assess exam findings, in real-time, while examining patients. He is a nationally recognized head and neck ultrasonographer who has participated in dozens of ultrasound courses over the years. He organizes and lectures in multiple national and international ultrasound courses annually. 

Dr. Brumund is actively involved in professional medical associations, including the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) and the American Thyroid Association (ATA), where he contributes to the advancement of his field. Dr. Brumund also enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. He has been selected as a top doctor in San Diego Magazine's “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence” annual survey performed in collaboration with the San Diego County Medical Society.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Brumund enjoys mountain biking, cooking and spending quality time with his family.