AlexandraEvaKejnerMDFACS(She/Her)
Otolaryngology (ENT) • Charleston, SCHead & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery
Associate Professor of Head&Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction, specializing in treating patients with head and neck cancer, benign head and neck tumors and salivary gland issues, osteoradionecrosis of the jaw, and facial nerve injuries. I am also specifically trained in microvascular reconstruction, transoral robotic surgery, & sialoendoscopy
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Office
MUSC Department of Otolaryngology
Rutledge Tower, 135 Rutledge Ave, MSC 550
Charleston, SC 29425Phone+1 843-792-8299
Summary
- Dr. Alexandra Kejner is an otolaryngologist in Charleston, South Carolina and is affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina. She specializes in head and neck cancer with a focus on transoral robotic surgery, reconstructive surgery including microvascular free tissue transfer, salivary neoplasms, and sialoendoscopic procedures. Her research includes immune response to cancer and healing
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2014 - 2015
University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 - 2014
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2009
Wake Forest UniversityBS, Biology/Spanish Literature, Cum Laude, 2001 - 2005
Certifications & Licensure
SC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
KY State Medical License 2017 - 2023
CT State Medical License 2015 - 2017
PA State Medical License 2014 - 2016
AL State Medical License 2011 - 2014
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons American College of Surgeons, 2017
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical Trials
- COVID-19: Povidone-Iodine Intranasal Prophylaxis in Front-line Healthcare Personnel and Inpatients Start of enrollment: 2020 Apr 29
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Disparities in Survival of Head and Neck Cancer in the Hispanic Population: Systematic-Review and Meta-analysis.Alejandro R Marrero-Gonzalez, Douglas P Nanu, Shaun A Nguyen, Emily A Brennan, William Greer Albergotti
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2025-04-01 - Risk Factors for Suicide Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Sami I Nassar, Ryan A Durgham, Shaun A Nguyen, Jason G Newman, Alexandra E Kejner
Head & Neck. 2025-03-27 - Agent Orange and head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Neil P Monaghan, Kelsey A Duckett, Shaun A Nguyen, Jason G Newman, Alexandra E Kejner
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2025-03-01
Journal Articles
- Problematic Reporting of Gender Differences in Clinical Productivity Among OtolaryngologistsRusha Patel, Alexandra Kejner, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Treatment Trends in Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Surgical Technology Meets the EpidemicTJ Gal, JA Slezak, AE Kejner, Q Chen, B Huang, Oral Oncology, 10/2019
Press Mentions
Is Head & Neck Surgery in the Super-Old a Bad Idea?October 9th, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Hiccups — and How to Get Rid of ThemAugust 15th, 2018
Clinical trial looks at antiseptic nasal spray and gargle to prevent COVID-19 infectionsJune 16th, 2020- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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