AlexandraEvaKejnerMDFACS(She/Her)

Head & 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 29425
Phone+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
Completed
Phase 2

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Gender Bias in Artificial Intelligence-Written Letters of Reference.
Janice L Farlow, Marianne Abouyared, Eleni M Rettig, Alexandra Kejner, Rusha Patel
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2024-10-01
86 citations
Cystic fibrosis chronic rhinosinusitis: a comprehensive review.
Mohamad R. Chaaban, Alexandra E. Kejner, Steven M. Rowe, Bradford A. Woodworth
American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. 2013-09-01
12 citations
Impact of preoperative and intraoperative management on outcomes in osteoradionecrosis requiring free flap reconstruction.
Erica Mayland, Joseph M Curry, Mark K Wax, Carissa M Thomas, Brian P Swendseid
Head & Neck. 2022-03-01

Journal Articles

Problematic Reporting of Gender Differences in Clinical Productivity Among Otolaryngologists
Rusha Patel, Alexandra Kejner, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Treatment Trends in Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Surgical Technology Meets the Epidemic
TJ 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
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