Marcus M. Monroe, MD

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  • Marcus Monroe, M.D., is an associate professor in the Division of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is a surgeon and investigator with the Huntsman Cancer Institute where he specializes in the complex multidisciplinary care of patients with head and neck cancer and serves as the Physician Lead for the Head and Neck Clinical Trials Program.

    His clinical practice involves treating patients with head and neck melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, thyroid and parathyroid tumors, salivary gland tumors, and cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and sinuses). Dr. Monroe believes that the best care comes when a team of specialists works together to create a treatment plan that is tailored to the individual patient. Because of this, he works closely with a team of cancer specialists, including medical and radiation oncologists, dermatologists, endocrinologists, pathologists, and radiologists to determine the best possible treatment for each patient.

    Dr. Monroe has published numerous articles and book chapters regarding cancers of the head and neck. His research interests include clinical trials for head and neck cancer, risk stratification in thyroid and advanced skin cancer, and survivorship issues following treatment for head and neck malignancies.

    Dr. Monroe received his medical degree at the University of Missouri—Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Utah, Dr. Monroe completed a 2-year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery - Primary
    Academic Divisions

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    November 20, 2022

    [NAME REMOVED] had a positive outcome with the treatments provided. There is nothing better.

    November 15, 2022

    Gave thorough explanations and gave me time to ask questions. Did not act like he was in a hurry.

    November 09, 2022

    Good

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  • Marcus Monroe, M.D., is an associate professor in the Division of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is a surgeon and investigator with the Huntsman Cancer Institute where he specializes in the complex multidisciplinary care of patients with head and neck cancer and serves as the Physician Lead for the Head and Neck Clinical Trials Program.

    His clinical practice involves treating patients with head and neck melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, thyroid and parathyroid tumors, salivary gland tumors, and cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and sinuses). Dr. Monroe believes that the best care comes when a team of specialists works together to create a treatment plan that is tailored to the individual patient. Because of this, he works closely with a team of cancer specialists, including medical and radiation oncologists, dermatologists, endocrinologists, pathologists, and radiologists to determine the best possible treatment for each patient.

    Dr. Monroe has published numerous articles and book chapters regarding cancers of the head and neck. His research interests include clinical trials for head and neck cancer, risk stratification in thyroid and advanced skin cancer, and survivorship issues following treatment for head and neck malignancies.

    Dr. Monroe received his medical degree at the University of Missouri—Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Utah, Dr. Monroe completed a 2-year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions

    Research interests

    Education history

    Fellowship Head and Neck Surgical Oncology - MD Anderson Cancer Center Fellow
    Otolaryngology - Oregon Health and Science University Resident
    Internship Surgery - Oregon Health and Science University Intern
    Medicine - University of Missouri M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology and Chemistry Majors, Global Studies Minor - Drury University B.A.

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