Evan Michael Graboyes, MD, MPH, FACS

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Evan M. Graboyes, M.D, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. As a fellowship-trained head and neck microvascular reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Graboyes' clinical practice focuses on the removal and reconstruction of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. Specific areas of expertise include complex reconstruction for tumors and traumatic defects of the mouth, throat, voice box, skull base, and face. Dr. Graboyes is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Graboyes is also the Director of Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research at Hollings Cancer Center and a member of the Cancer Control Program at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Cancer. His lab, funded through grants from the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and multiple foundations, focuses on developing, evaluating, and implementing behavioral and multilevel cancer care delivery interventions to improve quality, timeliness, and equity of care along the cancer care continuum. He has authored over 110 peer-reviewed publications related to cancer care delivery and survivorship. Dr. Graboyes is also a leader in numerous regional and national organizations. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the American Head and Neck Society Value & Quality of Care Committee, as co-chair of the NRG Oncology Healthcare Disparities Committee Research Concept Development Group, as faculty for the NCI Multilevel Training Institute, and on the editorial board of JAMA-Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. He is also the director of the South Carolina Cancer Alliance Head and Neck Cancer Workgroup. 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.