Maria Cecilia Reyes MD

Cytopathology

Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director

Summary

Maria Cecilia Reyes, MD, is a healthcare professional based in Charleston, SC, specializing in pathology with a subspecialty in cytopathology. Her educational background includes fellowships in ophthalmic pathology, cytopathology, and oncologic surgical pathology from institutions such as the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami and Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Dr. Reyes is currently an Associate Professor and Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director at MUSC Health University Medical Center, with prior teaching roles at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester. She has gained expertise in cytopathology and has contributed to various publications, including topics like thyroid cytology and pancreas cytology. Additionally, she led a project that received the Advances in Thyroid Cytology Award from the American Society of Cytopathology in 2022.

University at Buffalo (Roswell Park Cancer Institute) Oncologic PathologyFellowship, Selective Pathology, 2016 - 2017
University at Buffalo (Roswell Park Cancer Institute)Fellowship, Cytopathology, 2015 - 2016
Rutgers Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2011 - 2015
University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 2009 - 2010

PubMed

Prominent repair-like changes that mimic atypical squamous cells after radiation treatment in the lung: A report of two cases.
Benjamin L Petrykowski, Raul Virginio Rodriguez, Reginald Munden, Andrea Abbott, Mariam Alexander
Cytojournal. 2025-01-01
1 citations
The histologic outcomes of indeterminate thyroid nodules with rat sarcoma mutations: A case series.
MacKenzie Jones, Dorbin G Abendano, Matthew Turner, Christopher Sullivan, Maria Cecilia D Reyes
Diagnostic Cytopathology. 2023-12-01
1 citations
Cyst of Hattori: A Rare Cyst in the Posterior Mediastinum.
Matthew D Turner, Elicia Goodale, Barry C Gibney, Maria Cecilia D Reyes
International Journal of Surgical Pathology. 2023-06-01

Books/Book Chapters

Ace the Boards: Surgical Pathology Reimagined
Chapter: Head and Neck Pathology
Lynn T, Reyes M, Pasham V, Okuwju K, Sonawane, S, and Li, JianEditors: Gupta A, Singh R, Schaberg K, Lynn T, Sonawane S, Ahrendsen J, Joneja U.Ace My PathEdition 1,2022
Ace the Boards: Surgical Pathology Reimagined
Chapter: Endocrine Pathology
Reyes, Maria Cecilia, Pasham, Vishwajeeth and Ahrendsen, JaredEditors: Gupta A, Singh R, Schaberg K, Lynn, T Sonawane S, Ahrendsen J, Joneja U..Ace My PathEdition 1st,2022
Pathology Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls
Chapter: A 60 Year Old Male with a Solid Pancreatic Mass
Reyes, Maria Cecilia D.Editors: Bhanote, M and Hicks, D..Elsevier, PhiladelphiaEdition 1st,2020

Lectures

From Blasts to Glioblastoma: Navigating the World of CSF's
American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA - 11/18/2025
Mentorship with Purpose: An Interactive Workshop to Accelerate Your Career, Empower Others, Ignite Connections - Communication in Mentorship
American Society of Cytopathology 73rd Annual Meeting, St. Louis, OH - 11/7/2025
Mentorship with Purpose: An Interactive Workshop to Accelerate Your Career, Empower Others, Ignite Connections - Communication in Mentorship
American Society of Cytopathology 72nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL - 11/10/2024

Cytopathology - Breast: International Academy of Cytology Yokohama SystemNovember 2025
Pathology Outlines: Cytopathology - Cerebrospinal Fluid OverviewMarch 2025
Pathology Outlines Cytopathology: Bladder and Urothelial Tract Cytology- General, Normal Findings and Biomarker TestingOctober 2024

Member, American Society of Cytopathology Mentoring and Pathways Committee 2024 - Present
Member, American Society of Cytopathology Professional Development, Mentorship, and Diversity Committee 2023 - 2024
Member, American Society of Cytopathology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee 2022 - 2023
Member, American Society of Cytopathology Budget and Finance Committee 2019 - 2023