MUSC Health Head & Neck Tumor Center at Rutledge Tower

Judith M. Skoner, M.D. joined the MUSC Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as an assistant professor in September 2005. She received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Following residency, she completed fellowship training in microvascular reconstruction/facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Oregon Health \& Science University in Portland. After fellowship, Dr. Skoner traveled through Nepal, providing care to underserved patients at remote locations with various head and neck disorders. Thereafter, she joined the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery faculty at Temple University School of Medicine, as division head for microvascular/facial plastic \& reconstructive surgery. Now, as part of the MUSC facial plastics faculty, Dr. Skoner continues her focused expertise in microvascular surgery and complex reconstruction of the head and neck-- which is essentially recreating parts of the face/mouth/throat/jaw/neck/scalp using transplanted tissue/bone from the patient's own body, after a large cancer or major trauma has resulted in the destruction of these critical features. She also has particular interest in post-traumatic facial reconstruction and functional/aesthetic reconstructions of other complex defects and deformities. In addition to her MUSC facial plastic surgery practice, she also serves as the division chief of Otolaryngology at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Hospital in Charleston. Dr. Skoner's research interests include clinical post-reconstruction function and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients. Dr. Skoner is double board-certified, having completed all requirements for both the American Board of Otolaryngology, and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; she is also an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Evan M. Graboyes, M.D, MPH, is a Professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he serves as the Medical Director of the Survivorship Program and Director of Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) at the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center. As a fellowship-trained head and neck surgical oncologist and microvascular reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Graboyes focuses on the removal and reconstruction of benign and malignant head and neck tumors. Dr. Graboyes is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Graboyes' clinical practice as a head and neck surgical oncologist informs and grounds his research program, which leverages his scientific training in supportive oncology, health behavior, and health services research to understand and address issues in cancer survivorship. Supported by more than $15 million in NCI funding, he has been the Principal Investigator on six NCI-funded trials evaluating cancer care delivery and supportive care interventions among cancer survivors. He has published more than 160 articles related to head and neck cancer, cancer survivorship, and cancer care delivery in leading clinical oncology journals. At a national level, he is at the forefront of conversations shaping cancer care delivery and cancer survivorship through his work at NRG Oncology/NCORP (Vice Chair, Healthcare Access Research Committee), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (Chair-Elect, Health Policy Committee), the National Cancer Institute (Member Social Determinants of Health Working Group), and the American Head and Neck Society (Chair, Value \& Quality of Care Committee; Liaison, Commission on Cancer). He also serves as the Deputy Editor of JAMA-Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Graboyes was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Wisconsin. He graduated *summa cum laude* from Princeton University with degrees in philosophy and public policy. He received his medical degree and completed his otolaryngology residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He completed his head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also received his Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Promotion. He enjoys being outdoors in the Charleston area with his wife and three children.

Dr. Gaurav Singla is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada with over 20 years of experience in dentistry. He specializes in implant-based oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation, with fellowship training in oral oncology and implant surgery. His work focuses on restoring complex oral and facial defects, including eyes, ears, and noses lost to cancer, trauma, or congenital conditions. Dr. Singla earned his B.D.S. in India, followed by his D.M.D. and Prosthodontics training at the University of Manitoba. He completed fellowships at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Eastman Institute for Oral Health. He is an Affiliate Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and an active member of the American College of Prosthodontics and the International Team for Implantology. Outside of work, he enjoys music, art, cooking, and time with his wife and their three daughters.

**Jason G. Newman, M.D., FACS** received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in 1997 and completed residencies in Otolaryngology at Manhattan Eye, Ear \& Throat Hospital, New York, NY, (1998-1999), New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1999-2002). Following residency, Dr. Newman completed his fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery/Oncology and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2005. After fellowship, Dr. Newman remained on faculty at Penn, where he was a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Director of the Cancer Service Line at Pennsylvania Hospital, Director of Head \& Neck Surgery, Co-Director of the Cranial Base Center, and Director of the Head and Neck Fellowship. Dr. Newman is board certified in Otorhinolaryngology and holds membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology. His areas of expertise include head and neck mucosal and cutaneous cancer surgery, robotic surgery, anterior cranial base surgery and complex thyroid surgery with special interest in minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Newman also is actively involved in research focused on head and neck cancer clinical trials, genetic signatures for head and neck cancer, and quality of life for head and neck cancer and cranial base patients. As the Director of the Cancer Service Line of the Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, Dr. Newman has helped to create a disease-based team approach to cancer care delivery and research. This has helped to strengthen the delivery of cancer care, improve patient outcomes, create leadership pathways, increase patient volumes, increase access to clinical trials, and minimize variations in the delivery of care.

Ashton Getchell is a board-certified Physician Assistant in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. A South Carolina native, Ashton was born in Sumter, SC and grew up in Greenville, SC. She obtained her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Spanish from the College of Charleston where she graduated from the Honor's College and spent time at MUSC doing both volunteer work and cancer research. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC where she was awarded the Dr. Dale Newton Scholarship for academic achievement. Following the completion of her degree, Ashton returned to Charleston where she previously found her passion for Otolaryngology while working for the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at MUSC. She is committed to providing team-based and comprehensive care to those with ear, nose, and throat disorders. Her clinical interests include diagnosis and management of head and neck cancers and optimizing recovery in those patients. She is also passionate about educating on the risks of both sun exposure and tobacco use. In her free-time, Ashton enjoys many of the activities Charleston has to offer including fishing, shrimping and expanding her shark tooth collection. She is excited to provide compassionate care to those from the low country and surrounding areas.

Dr. Dauren Adilbay is a head and neck surgeon at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in thyroid cancer, parathyroid surgery, oral cancer, salivary gland tumors, and microvascular reconstruction. With over 15 years of experience and advanced fellowship training, he provides expert, compassionate care for patients across South Carolina and the Southeast. He completed his surgical training in Kazakhstan and Russia, followed by advanced training at world-renowned cancer centers in Milan, Paris, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He then completed a Head Neck and Microvascular Reconstruction fellowship at LSU Health Shreveport. At MUSC, Dr. Adilbay treats, thyroid and parathyroid diseases, oral and oropharyngeal cancers (robotic surgery), laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers, salivary gland tumors sialoendoscopy, skin cancers of the face and neck, and reconstructive surgery and free flap reconstruction. Dr. Adilbay is also a national leader in fluorescence-guided surgery and nerve imaging research, helping improve cancer detection and surgical outcomes. His work is published internationally, and he has served on the executive boards of IFHNOS and the Asian Pacific Thyroid Surgery Society. Dr. Adilbay is committed to providing personalized care - utilizing his world-class training and expertise in advanced technology - to help patients achieve the best outcomes, close to home.

Dr. Michael Bobian is a dedicated and experienced Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon at the Medical University of South Carolina. He specializes in caring for patients with tumors involving the head and neck, including the throat, tonsils, mouth, jaw, voice box, skin, sinuses, skull base, thyroid, and salivary glands. He is adept at using minimally invasive and robotic techniques and has unique training in whole body and head and neck reconstruction with expertise in microvascular reconstruction, also known as free flaps. Dr. Bobian graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biology from Michigan Technological University and completed his medical school training at Wayne State University School of Medicine in inner-city Detroit, MI, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then completed his residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Charleston, SC at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he served as Chief Resident and was awarded Head and Neck Resident of the Year. He gained further training through fellowships in head and neck surgical oncology and whole-body microvascular reconstruction at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Now, as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Bobian brings his experience back to South Carolina. In addition to his clinical focus, he is committed to the education of surgical Otolaryngology residents and fellows, and research. His research interests include pre-surgery chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy for patients afflicted with advanced oropharyngeal and skin cancers, and in maximizing and restoring function, and minimizing morbidity following free flap reconstruction in the head and neck. His research has been supported by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation and he has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and is credentialed by the American Head and Neck Society to perform transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Bobian utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach whenever possible, working closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, dermatologists, endocrinologists, speech pathologists, maxillofacial prosthetists, dentists, oral surgeons, neurosurgeons, thoracic surgeons, and other otolaryngologists to develop a tailored and unique treatment plan for each patient.

**Alexandra E. Kejner, M.D., FACS** is an otorhinolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon dedicated to the treatment of head and neck patients, including those with malignant and benign tumors of the head and neck, including skin, sinus, oral cavity, oropharynx, voice box, neck, and salivary glands as well as the reconstruction of those areas after surgery using local tissue, skin grafts, and free tissue transfer. She also is specialty trained in advanced transoral robotic surgery of the upper aerodigestive tract. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish at Wake Forest University, graduating with honors. She enrolled at the University of Michigan Medical School, graduating with honors in service. She then went on to an otorhinolaryngology residency at the University of Alabama - Birmingham before pursuing advanced training in fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. While there, she received further training in head and neck oncology, skull base surgery, transoral robotic surgery, and microvascular free tissue transfer. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and several book chapters. She is active in the American Head and Neck Society. She is on the board of the American Head and Neck Microvascular Section. She has been an invited panelist and organizer for multiple national and international meetings. She has acted as a preceptor at the annual Microvascular Bootcamp. She is a member of the Society of Integrative Oncology. She speaks fluent Spanish. She is interested in medical technology, outcomes research, surgical margins, microvascular reconstruction techniques, head and neck cancer, and improving the quality of life of head and neck cancer survivors.

W. Greer Albergotti, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina. A native of Anderson, SC, Dr. Albergotti completed his undergraduate training at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, with a B.A. in Economics (cum laude). He then returned to South Carolina to complete his Doctor of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his Otolaryngology Residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center before pursuing and completing the Head \& Neck and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at MUSC. Dr. Albergotti has previously served as Associate Residency Program Director, the Chief of the Otolaryngology service at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA, and Associate Fellowship Director of Endocrine Surgery. He has received awards for his teaching, including the Exemplary Teaching Award. He is currently Secretary/Treasurer of the South Carolina Society of Otolaryngology - Head \& Neck Surgery. Dr. Albergotti has clinical interests in all aspects of head and neck surgery (oral cavity tumors, oropharyngeal cancer including transoral robotic surgery, conservation laryngeal surgery, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, salivary gland tumors, skin cancer, sentinel node biopsy, and transoral laser surgery). He also has an interest in advanced reconstruction of the head and neck, including microvascular reconstructive surgery. Dr. Albergotti has published widely on head and neck surgery and teaches medical students, residents, and fellows daily. He believes in patient and family-centered care and that the best outcomes come with sharing as much information as possible.

Byung Joo Lee, D.D.S., MBA, FAAMP is a fellowship-trained oral oncologist and a maxillofacial prosthodontist specializing in the care of patients who require reconstruction of acquired and congenital oral and maxillofacial deformities, restoring normal appearance, function, and facial contour to patients who have lost ears, noses, eyes, etc., as a result of injury, cancer treatment, or birth defects. Dr. Lee is a Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and specializes in designing and surgically placing dental implants to rehabilitate complicated intraoral and facial defects. This is one of only a few such centers in the world. Treatments utilize the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options, including a multidisciplinary approach to complex oral and maxillofacial problems.

Jessica Robinson, PA-C is a motivated and passionate board-certified physician assistant who strives to provide a personalized, patient-centered plan of care in head and neck oncologic surgery that balances evidence-based medicine with respect for her patients' desires and cultural values. She has developed an appreciation for both the science and the art of medicine through clinical experience working as a general otolaryngology and head and neck surgery PA-C and serving local and international communities via medical service missions. Jessica has a heart for both local and international medically-oriented mission work and is very proud to be part of a team that values both service and philanthropy.