Alexandra Eva Kejner MD FACS (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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MUSC Department of OtolaryngologyRutledge Tower, 135 Rutledge Ave, MSC 550Charleston, SC 29425
Phone+1 843-792-8299
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Summary
- Dr. Alexandra Kejner is an Otolaryngologist based in Charleston, SC, with subspecialties in Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery and Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery. She completed her residency at the University of Alabama Medical Center and a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Kejner is currently an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, having previously held faculty positions at the University of Kentucky and Yale School of Medicine. Her expertise extends to sleep medicine, gastroesophageal reflux, general and pediatric otolaryngology, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her research includes notable publications and she is involved in clinical trials, such as a COVID-19 intranasal prophylaxis study. Dr. Kejner has been recognized as a Fellow by both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2014 - 2015
University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham)Residency, 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 - 2027
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
- Mechanisms Underlying an Enhanced Navigation-Based Intervention to Improve Timely Adjuvant Therapy: A Secondary Analysis of the NDURE Randomized Clinical Trial.Maya N Elhage, Emily Kistner-Griffin, Reid DeMass, Bhisham S Chera, Katherine R Sterba
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2026-07-23 - Etiology and Management of Intraoperative Free Flap Failure.Alexandria J Lichtl, Morgan A Terry, Matthew B Studer, Patrik Pipkorn, Yadro Ducic
Head & Neck. 2026-07-01 - Feasibility of Immediate Dental Implantation During Scapular Free Flap Reconstruction of the Head and Neck.David Omole, Brett A Miles, Lawrence Brecht, Patrik Pipkorn, Matthew Spector
Head & Neck. 2026-07-01
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
Key Cancer Prevention Tips: What You Can Do to Lower Your RiskFebruary 6th, 2026
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
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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