Specialties
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology
- Melanoma Surgery
- Parathyroid
- Thyroid
- Lateral Skull Base Surgery
- Laryngeal Laser Surgery
- Head & Neck Reconstruction
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Dermatology
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
- Oral Cancer
Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Monroe for thorough, unhurried care and clear explanations, noting that he reviews scans and explains procedures and recovery in language they can understand. Commenters frequently mention his compassion, calm demeanor, and attentiveness, as well as responsive communication and supportive staff who help with scheduling and follow-up. Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with a few less-than-perfect ratings but consistent appreciation for his expertise and bedside manner.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
-Associate Professor |
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biology and Chemistry Majors, Global Studies Minor - Drury University | B.A. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Missouri | M.D. |
| Internship | Surgery - Oregon Health and Science University | Intern |
| Residency | Otolaryngology - Oregon Health and Science University | Resident |
| Fellowship | Head and Neck Surgical Oncology - MD Anderson Cancer Center | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Beiriger J, McCrary HC, Carpenter P, Witt BL, Abraham D, Monroe M (2025). Medullary thyroid cancer arising from a thyroid rest: a case report. Journal of surgical case reports, 2025(8), rjaf613.
- Bellamkonda N, Monroe M (2025). Outcomes of Salvage Surgery for Recurrent Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Following Definitive Surgery and Radiation Therapy. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 134(7), 527-532.
- Koric A, Chang CP, Hu S, Snyder J, Deshmukh VG, Newman MG, Date AP, Monroe MM, Hashibe (2024). Oral health-related quality of life among oropharyngeal cancer survivors. Oral oncology, 159, 107062.
- Keefe K, McCrary HC, Wei M, Mark B, Drejet S, Cannon RB, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Dodson M, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Monroe MM, Hashibe (2024). Risk of cardiovascular disease among head and neck cancer survivors: A population-based matched cohort study. Oral oncology, 159, 107041.
- Bellamkonda N, Kull A, Monroe M (2024). Recurrence Patterns of Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 171(4), 1092-1096.
- Bellamkonda N, Farlow JL, Haring CT, Sim MW, Seim NB, Cannon RB, Monroe MM, Agrawal A, Rocco JW, McCrary H (2024). Evaluating the Accuracy of ChatGPT in Common Patient Questions Regarding HPV+ Oropharyngeal Carcinoma. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 133(9), 814-819.
- Anzai Y, Chang CP, Rowe K, Snyder J, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Fraser A, Smith K, Date A, Galvao C, Monroe M, Hashibe (2023). Surveillance Imaging with PET/CT and CT and/or MRI for Head and Neck Cancer and Mortality: A Population-based Study. Radiology, 307(2), 212915.
- Hu B, Patel JL, Tao R, Cannon RB, Monroe M, Goyal (2022). Near Complete Response to Trametinib Treatment in Histiocytic Sarcoma Harboring a Somatic KRAS Mutation. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 20(6), 1-4.
- Amara Sarwal, Marcus Monroe, Dev Abraham, Tahir Zaman, Rama Kethineni, Nirupama Ramkumar, Josephine Abraha (2022). Acute Kidney Injury, Necrotizing Pancreatitis and Nephrocalcinosis: An Uncommon Sequelae of Untreated Primary Hyperparathyroidism. American journal of kidney diseases, S62.
- Highland J, Aylward A, Do O, Monroe M, Buchmann (2021). Trust in physicians among patients with head and neck cancer before and after treatment. Head & neck, 43(9), 2580-2588.
- Dos Santos HT, Nam K, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Monroe MM, Baker O (2021). SPM Receptor Expression and Localization in Irradiated Salivary Glands. The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry, 69(8), 523-534.
- Monroe M, Kakarala (2021). Management of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 54(2), 271-280.
- Kawakita D, Abdelaziz S, Chen Y, Rowe K, Snyder J, Fraser A, Smith K, Herget K, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Monroe M, Hashibe (2020). Adverse respiratory outcomes among head and neck cancer survivors in the Utah Cancer Survivors Study. Cancer, 126(4), 879-885.
- Aylward A, Park J, Abdelaziz S, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB, Rowe K, Snyder J, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Wan Y, Fraser A, Smith K, Lloyd S, Hitchcock Y, Hashibe M, Monroe M (2020). Individualized prediction of late-onset dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivors. Head & neck, 42(4), 708-718.
- Chang CP, Siwakoti B, Sapkota A, Gautam DK, Lee YA, Monroe M, Hashibe (2020). Tobacco smoking, chewing habits, alcohol drinking and the risk of head and neck cancer in Nepal. International journal of cancer, 147(3), 866-875.
- Chen C, Lohavanichbutr P, Zhang Y, Houck JR, Upton MP, Abedi-Ardekani B, Agudo A, Ahrens W, Alemany L, Anantharaman D, Conway DI, Futran ND, Holcatova I, Günther K, Hansen BT, Healy CM, Itani D, Kjaerheim K, Monroe MM, Thomson PJ, Witt BL, Nakoneshny S, Peterson LA, Schwartz SM, Zarins KR, Hashibe M, Brennan P, Rozek LS, Wolf G, Dort JC, Wang (2020). Prediction of survival of HPV16-negative, p16-negative oral cavity cancer patients using a 13-gene signature: A multicenter study using FFPE samples. Oral oncology, 100, 104487.
- Lloyd S, Baraghoshi D, Tao R, Garrido-Laguna I, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Whisenant J, Weis JR, Scaife C, Pickron TB, Huang LC, Monroe MM, Abdelaziz S, Fraser AM, Smith KR, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Rowe KG, Snyder J, Samadder NJ, Hashibe (2019). Mental Health Disorders are More Common in Colorectal Cancer Survivors and Associated With Decreased Overall Survival. American journal of clinical oncology, 42(4), 355-362.
- Lee YA, Al-Temimi M, Ying J, Muscat J, Olshan AF, Zevallos JP, Winn DM, Li G, Sturgis EM, Morgenstern H, Zhang ZF, Smith E, Kelsey K, McClean M, Vaughan TL, Lazarus P, Chen C, Schwartz SM, Gillison M, Schantz S, Yu GP, D'Souza G, Gross N, Monroe M, Kim J, Boffetta P, Hashibe (2019). Head and Neck Cancer Risk Prediction Models for the US Population from the INHANCE Consortium. American journal of epidemiology,
- Cannon RB, Kull AJ, Carpenter PS, Francis S, Buchmann LO, Monroe MM, Lloyd S, Hitchcock YJ, Cannon D, Weis JR, Houlton JJ, Hunt J (2019). Adjuvant radiation for positive margins in adult head and neck sarcomas is associated with improved survival: Analysis of the National Cancer Database. Head & neck, 41(6), 1873-1879.
- Aylward A, Abdelaziz S, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB, Lloyd S, Hitchcock Y, Hashibe M, Monroe M (2019). Rates of Dysphagia-Related Diagnoses in Long-Term Survivors of Head and Neck Cancers. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 161(4), 643-651.
- McCrary HC, Babajanian E, Calquin M, Carpenter P, Casazza G, Naumer A, Greenberg S, Kohlmann W, Cannon R, Monroe MM, Hunt JP, Buchmann (2019). Characterization of Malignant Head and Neck Paragangliomas at a Single Institution Across Multiple Decades. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 145(7), 641-646.
- Dundar Y, Cannon RB, Hunt JP, Monroe M, Suneja G, Hitchcock Y (2018). Radiotherapy regimens in patients with nonmelanoma head and neck skin cancers. International journal of dermatology, 57(4), 441-448.
- Park J, Blackburn BE, Ganz PA, Rowe K, Snyder J, Wan Y, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Fraser A, Smith K, Herget K, Kirchhoff AC, Abraham D, Kim J, Monroe M, Hashibe (2018). Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Among Thyroid Cancer Survivors: Findings From the Utah Cancer Survivors Study. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 103(7), 2468-2477.
- Orton A, Boothe D, Evans D, Lloyd S, Monroe MM, Jensen R, Shrieve DC, Hitchcock Y (2018). Esthesioneuroblastoma: A Patterns-of-Care and Outcomes Analysis of the National Cancer Database. Neurosurgery, 83(5), 940-947.
- Cannon RB, Carpenter P, Boothe D, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Lloyd S, Hitchcock YJ, Houlton JJ, Weis JR, Shepard HM, Monroe M (2018). Academic Facility Utilization and Survival Outcomes in Adult Head and Neck Sarcomas: A NCDB Analysis. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 2018(April), Epub Ahead.
- Maruyama CL, Monroe MM, Hunt J, Buchmann L, Baker O (2018). Comparing Human and Mouse Submandibular Glands: A Practice Guide for Salivary Researchers. Oral diseases, 2018(Jan 30),
- Torrecillas V, Shepherd HM, Francis S, Buchmann LO, Monroe MM, Lloyd S, Cannon D, Hitchcock YJ, Weis JR, Hunt JP, Houlton JJ, Cannon R (2018). Adjuvant radiation for T1-2N1 oral cavity cancer survival outcomes and utilization treatment trends: Analysis of the SEER database. Oral oncology, 85, 1-7.
- Dundar Y, Cannon R, Wiggins R, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP (2018). Orbital invasion routes of non-melanoma skin cancers and survival outcomes. Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Feb(21), 1-6.
- Blackburn BE, Ganz PA, Rowe K, Snyder J, Wan Y, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Fraser A, Smith K, Herget K, Kim J, Kirchhoff AC, Porucznik C, Hanson H, Abraham D, Monroe M, Hashibe (2018). Reproductive and gynecological complication risks among thyroid cancer survivors. Journal of cancer survivorship, 12(5), 702-711.
- Hashibe M, Kirchhoff AC, Kepka D, Kim J, Millar M, Sweeney C, Herget K, Monroe M, Henry NL, Lopez AM, Mooney (2018). Disparities in cancer survival and incidence by metropolitan versus rural residence in Utah. Cancer medicine, 7(4), 1490-1497.
- Carpenter PS, Shepherd HM, McCrary H, Torrecillas V, Kull A, Hunt JP, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB (2018). Association of Celecoxib Use With Decreased Opioid Requirements After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery With Free Tissue Reconstruction. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 144(11), 988-994.
- Cannon RB, Shepherd HM, McCrary H, Carpenter PS, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Houlton JJ, Monroe M (2018). Association of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act With Insurance Coverage for Head and Neck Cancer in the SEER Database. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 144(11), 1052-1057.
- Gardner LJ, Ward M, Andtbacka RHI, Boucher KM, Bowen GM, Bowles TL, Cohen AL, Grossmann K, Hitchcock YJ, Holmen SL, Hyngstrom J, Khong H, McMahon M, Monroe MM, Ross CB, Suneja G, Wada D, Grossman D (2017). Risk factors for development of melanoma brain metastasis and disease progression: a single-center retrospective analysis. Melanoma research, 27(5), 477.
- Blackburn BE, Ganz PA, Rowe K, Snyder J, Wan Y, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Fraser A, Smith K, Herget K, Kim J, Kirchhoff AC, Porucznik C, Hanson H, Monroe M, Hashibe (2017). Aging-Related Disease Risks among Young Thyroid Cancer Survivors. Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention, 26(12), 1695-1704.
- Sowder JC, Cannon RB, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Hitchcock YJ, Lloyd S, Grossmann KF, Monroe MM (2017). Treatment Related Determinants of Survival in Early Stage (T1-2N0M0) Oral Cavity Cancer – A Population-Based Study. Head & neck, 39(5), 876-880.
- Monroe MM, Hashibe M, Orb Q, Alt J, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Cannon-Albright L (2017). Familial clustering of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in the Utah population. Head & neck, 40(2), 384-393.
- Cannon RB, Dundar Y, Thomas A, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Witt BL, Sowder AM, Hunt JP (2017). Elective Neck Dissection for Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Skull Base Invasion. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 156(4), 671-676.
- Dundar Y, Cannon RB, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP (2017). Skull Base Invasion Patterns and Survival Outcomes of NonMelanoma Skin Cancers. Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base, 78(2), 164.
- Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Hashibe M (2017). The Benefit of Adjuvant Radiation in Surgically-Treated T1-2 N1 Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 2 February(2017),
- Hopkins Z, Witt BL, Monroe MM, Bowen GM, Bowen AR, Lloyd (2017). Large, Nodulocystic Acneiform Eruption Following Radiotherapy for a Squamous Cell Carcinoma Recurrence in the Cervical Lymphatics. 1(1), 1-4.
- Cannon RB, Sowder JC, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Hitchcock YJ, Lloyd S, Grossmann KF, Monroe MM (2016). Increasing use of nonsurgical therapy in advanced-stage oral cavity cancer: A population-based study. Head & neck surgery, 39(1), 82-91.
- Nam K, Maruyama CL, Trump BG, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Monroe MM, Baker O (2016). Post-Irradiated Human Submandibular Glands Display High Collagen Deposition, Disorganized Cell Junctions, and an Increased Number of Adipocytes. The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry, 64(6), 343-352.
- Orton A, Boothe D, Gan M, Monroe MM, Hitchcock YJ, Lloyd (2016). The "decay" of brachytherapy use in tumors of the oral cavity: A population-based patterns of care and outcomes analysis from 1973 to 2012. Brachytherapy, 15(6), 851-858.
- Burt LM, Orlandi RR, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Grossman KF, Monroe MM, Shrieve DC, Hitchcock Y (2016). Function preservation and optimal outcomes'definitive chemoradiotherapy with multi-phase treatment planning for locally advanced sinonasal cancer. Journal of radiation oncology, 5(1), 47-54.
- Lewis CM, Monroe MM, Roberts DB, Hessel AC, Lai SY, Weber R (2015). An audit and feedback system for effective quality improvement in head and neck surgery: Can we become better surgeons?. Cancer, 121(10), 1581-7.
- Monroe MM, Pattisapu P, Myers JN, Kupferman M (2015). Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Provides Prognostic Value in Thick Head and Neck Melanoma. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 153(3), 372-8.
- Osman AA, Monroe MM, Ortega Alves MV, Patel AA, Katsonis P, Fitzgerald AL, Neskey DM, Frederick MJ, Woo SH, Caulin C, Hsu TK, McDonald TO, Kimmel M, Meyn RE, Lichtarge O, Myers J (2015). Wee-1 kinase inhibition overcomes cisplatin resistance associated with high-risk TP53 mutations in head and neck cancer through mitotic arrest followed by senescence. Molecular cancer therapeutics, 14(2), 608-19.
- Monroe MM, Lai S (2014). Sentinel lymph node biopsy for oral cancer: supporting evidence and recent novel developments. Current oncology reports, 16(5), 385.
- Geltzeiler M, Monroe M, Givi B, Vetto J, Andersen P, Gross N (2014). Regional control of head and neck melanoma with selective neck dissection. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 140(11), 1014-8.
- Chard R, Monroe MM, Andersen P (2013). Hyoid osteoradionecrosis associated with carotid rupture: report of 2 cases. Head & neck, 35(2), E36-8.
- Monroe MM, McLean M, Sautter N, Wax MK, Andersen PE, Smith TL, Gross N (2013). Invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: a 15-year experience with 29 patients. The Laryngoscope, 123(7), 1583-7.
- Monroe MM, Myers JN, Kupferman M (2013). Undertreatment of thick head and neck melanomas: an age-based analysis. Annals of surgical oncology, 20(13), 4362-9.
- Monroe MM, Gross N (2012). Evidence-based practice: management of the clinical node-negative neck in early-stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 45(5), 1181-93.
- Monroe MM, McLean M, Gross N (2011). Infected tracheal diverticulum presenting as a cervical abscess. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 145(3), 513-4.
- Monroe MM, Cannady SB, Ghanem TA, Swide CE, Wax M (2011). Safety of vasopressor use in head and neck microvascular reconstruction: a prospective observational study. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 144(6), 877-82.
- Miller MW, Vetto JT, Monroe MM, Weerasinghe R, Andersen PE, Gross N (2011). False-negative sentinel lymph node biopsy in head and neck melanoma. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 145(4), 606-11.
- Monroe MM, Anderson EC, Clayburgh DR, Wong M (2011). Cancer stem cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of oncology, 2011, 762780.
- Anderson EC, Hessman C, Levin TG, Monroe MM, Wong M (2011). The role of colorectal cancer stem cells in metastatic disease and therapeutic response. Cancers, 3(1), 319-39.
- Monroe MM, McClelland J, Swide C, Wax M (2010). Vasopressor use in free tissue transfer surgery. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 142(2), 169-73.
- Monroe MM, Sauer DA, Samuels MH, Gross N (2009). Pathology quiz case 1. Coexistent conventional mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the thyroid (MECT) and papillary thyroid carcinoma. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 135(7), 720, 722.
Review
- McCrary HC, Dunklebarger MF, Fechter BJ, Drejet SM, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Cannon R (2024). Early ambulation after fibular free flap surgery is associated with reduced length of stay, increased mobility independence, and discharge to home. Head & neck, 46(5), 1160-1167.
Book Chapter
- Monroe MM, Sturgis E (2017). Sarcomas and Soft Tissue Tumors of the Head and Neck.
- Casazza GC, Monroe M (2016). Imaging Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.
- Monroe MM, Myers J (2015). Targeted Therapy in Solid Tumors: Head and Neck (ISBN 978-1-118-46857-9).
- Monroe MM, Hessman C, Clayburgh D, Bubbers E, Wong M (2001). Cancer Stem Cells in Solid Organ Malignancies: Mechanisms of Treatment Resistance and Strategies for Therapeutic Targeting.
Commentary
- Monroe MM, Myers J (2014). Frequent microsatellite alterations at chromosomes 9p21 and 3p14 in oral premalignant lesions and their value in cancer risk assessment. . A Century of Progress in Head and Neck Cancer. Ed. Jatin Shah. Nature medicine,
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Monroe M (2015). TalkAboutHealth: Head and Neck Cancer Questions and Answers.
- University of Utah Office of Public Affair (2014). ¿Q&A: 3 Things to Know About Thyroid Cancer.
Dr. Monro is the best doctor and person always makes sure to answer all of your questions. He truly cares about his patients and their families as well. He's the best in our book.
He is the best so caring.
Was very caring and explained my condition in great detail. I did not feel rushed or that he had to get to his next appointment. He answered all my questions and was very gentle when he had to stick a camera up my nose to look at my throat. My husband, sister and I were very impressed with Dr. Monroe.
He's fantastic!! In every way.
Doctor is very compassionate and caring doctor.
Dr. Monroe was not rushed and listened carefully to all questions, giving us time to consider options.
Dr. Monroe is one of the most caring and engaged doctors I have ever had. He makes me feel like I am his only concern. His explanations are clear and from his heart! Thank goodness the world has men like Dr Monroe!
Dr Monr poi e is the best.
Very committed to his work.
Dr. Monroe is very professional and takes the time to explain my case and every step of my care plan.
Great Dr.
Amazing doctor, I felt like he cared he listened and explained everything clearly to me I would definitely highly recommend!
A very great doctor
Dr. Monroe is the best! He is so kind and treats us with respect everytime we have seen him! He always answers all of our questions and doesn't treat me like I'm stupid when I do ask questions. He is very knowledgable!
I see Dr. Monroe about 2-3 times a year. He knows my case and me. He's thoughtful and caring. I like him a lot.l trust him.
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Very friendly and courtesy all me concerns
Very informative and explained things so that I could understand my situation better.
Dr. Marcus Monroe is exceptional in his knowledge, care and approach.
I trust Dr. Monroe completely to do what is best for my health and to do it well.
Very Best
Dr. Marcus Monroe is clearly a stellar human being and physician. His calm demeanor completely puts me at ease, even when he is feeding a scope down my nose/throat. He is patient and kind, never in a hurry and explains his exam findings to me in detail and in language that I can understand. It is obvious he cares a great deal about his patients and I am so grateful he is part of my care team at HCI.
Dr Monroe saced my life
Fantastic Dr. Explained everything and what I should expect. He is very knowledgeable and caring about his patients. !!!
Love my doctor!
Very friendly and and caring
Monroe for president.
Dr. Monroe is fantastic!!!
He is very kind knows what he is doing. Explains what he's doing and the outcome. I would recommend him to everyone I know.
Dr Monroe takes time, explains everything very well, listens to your concerns and answers your questions. His exams are very thorough. His team is excellent as well.
Absolutely amazing, kind and knowledgeable. He explained everything to me. I feel I am so fortunate to have him as my Doctor.
Love and trust Dr Monroe
Smart guy. May you feel at ease.
He's a kind and incredibly gifted surgeon and doctor. He legitimately cares about his patients. I can never repay him and his staff for all that they did for me.
Dr Monroe explains to you so you understand. And gives you time to ask all your questions. And answers your questions. Awesome. Dr.
A caring doctor
Doctor Monroe explain everything, answered all of are questions, didn't act like he was in a hurry, I'm sure he was busy. I feel very confident.
Caring very knowledgeable in addressing my illness future remedies
He greeted me with a handshake and a smile. He spoke well and addressed the purpose for our visit. He answered questions and did so to the degree he could, as the doctor who may be doing the actual surgery I will hopefully be scheduled for here very soon. We had questions he was not in a position to answer, since he's apparently not the one who will be addressing the biopsy results with me and the care that can be anticipated afterwards. Very pleased with Dr. Monroe and staff that accompanied him!!
He is the best Surgen I have ever had.
Dr Monroe was terrific. Very professional and exoplained things in a simple way
He is an amazing surgeon and very compassionate.
Dr Monroe is amazing, he explains everything so you can actually understand what is going on and he listens to you and doesn't make you feel rushed.
Dr Monroe is an amazing Dr and surgeon. He sit down with you and explains everything you need to know and answers all your questions. He spends time with you and he is not in a hurry to get to his next patient.
Great human being!
Great doctor
Very professional
Smart guy. Knows his stuff
Dr. Monroe is so great. He made it easy to stay calm and not worry to much because you could tell her felt confident and not worried.
Treated so compassionately.
He was concerned about my feelings.
Dr. Monroe and his staff are true professionals and kind and caring human beings. I have felt them in my corner through all of my treatment, and that has bolstered my courage through this illness.
I absolutely love my doctor. He is so kind understanding.
Please see & use my original comments. I am humbled and grateful to be in the care of Marcus and his team. He is a Rockstar!
Great doctor, very personable, and explains all procedures so you understand what your going to be experiencing. Show great concern when you are explaining things to him that are going on. His staff is very good as well.
Dr. Monroe is very kind personable, and very thorough. He is always patient, answering any questions you have. He is also open to having other family members attend appointments and answering all of their questions and concerns.
Explain all options and how we are going to proceed with treatment
He is an outstanding surgeon and excellent in explaining everything to you. He then provides you and opportunity to inquire about anything that may have been missed
Dr. Monroe did an excellent job. Recovery was quick and scar imperceptible.
I have been his patient for 6 1/6 yrs. I would not trade him for anyone else. He knows me and is very caring and supportive. He is a good listener and answers all my questions. I can send an email message or call him and I get a quick response. Thank you so much for being so good to me. You have a special place in my heart. Your medical team also has been supportive and caring. Thank you everyone...... Gracias!!!
He's an amazing surgeon. He explains everything he is going to do & listens to your concerns.
Incredible doctor he sits down and listen to you and explained everything to detail what was going to happen and what to expect Highly Rated Doctor
Faced with defastating cancer of the eye we couln't have been more comfortable with his stellar care!
I highly recommend him.
He is very kind and compassionate. He explains everything that he is going to do. He answers all of your questions. I feel like I'm in very good hands.
Dr Monroe was very personable and caring in our tough situation
Awesome doctor. Listens and explains things so you can understand. Highly recommand!
Dr Monroe is a gift to the U of U and his patients. I've never had a doctor listen to me like he did and not once did I feel rushed. Dr Monroe and his staff go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable, you understand everything and that you'll be ok.
Dr. Monroe was very thorough and answered all my questions so that I had the information I needed to make an informed decision regarding my health care.
He's a great doctor.
Wonderful. Explained everything and put my mind at ease.
He genuinely shows that he cares and answers my questions respectfully.
Seems to be a very caring surgeon and determined to make sure you understand the situation
Dr. Monroe is EXCELLENT at his job. He went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and answered every question I had. 100 out of 10.
Very caring about my needs and concerns
Dr. Monroe is a very caring doctor feel confident in his care. So happy he is my doctor.
Dr Monroe was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He explained everything to us and was so very kind and considerate.
Charming,intelligent and caring.
Excellent doctor! Very knowledgeable and thorough.
Great doctor. cares a great deal about your issues that you are there for and for your overall health. Monroe and his staff have taken very good care of me and made sure my family were comfortable and well informed. I would recommend him highly.
Dr Monroe is truly amazing and is a highly skilled surgeon. He has a unique and caring demeanor that invites trust and confidence in him.
He was very efficient helping me with blood clots in my mouth!
Dr. Monroe was very detailed in his explanation of the surgery, its potential complications, and the entire process. He was attentive and answered all my questions.
Excellent care giver. A good listener
Very caring
Very good. Willing to listen, explain and answer questions.
Was very good at explaining the surgical procedures and was able to answer all of my questions!
Dr Monroe is a professional who always takes time for his patients. He will always answer questions in a manner that you will understand and will go out of His way to make sure you understand what is happening.
Made me feel very comfortable and his explanations of my upcoming surgery and potential risks and complications added to relieving my anxieties and concerns.
I believe he is an outstanding surgeon and caring physician.
Exceptional knowledge and ability to communicate..
Great doctor
Very knowledgeable and willing to go over a cat scan with me explaining what it was showing.
Very personable showed care and concern for me and answered my questions.
I was really impressed that I could be scheduled so quickly and in his office for a 9:00 appointed the next morning. Then when I was in his office, he took the time (really took the time) to explain carefully what was happening with all that he was doing and how my body was working in regards to the cancer. He was very reassuring and a real confidence builder. He didn't mind my husband being in there with me, as sometimes I forget what has been said. Thanks to him and his staff.
Immediately felt comfortable with him as my provider. I trust his knowledge and skill. He took time to make sure I was completely informed about the condition he was diagnosing. Very easily had a good rapport.
Dr. Monroe was exceptionally thorough explaining things and asking me if I had questions repeatedly.
I appreciate his good care and concern.
Thank you
The best real time feedback we could expect. and Team interactions
I have been his patient now for six years. He is very caring, supportive, and there for me. I would not trade him for anyone else. I look forward to seeing him. He is very thorough and shows me my CT scans and explains everything so I can understand what is happening. Always answers my questions.Thank you so much Dr. Monroe you always make me feel better after my visit and talking with you. See you in three months with good news. Adis for now, [NAME REMOVED] THANK YOU!! GRACIAS!!!!
He is a very kind man and I felt he was very smart in wanting to the proper thing to help me.
He was very thorough with the follow-up exam and to review the results of the CT scan to check my lymph glands.
Dr. Monroe and his outstanding team are truly exemplary. Their extensive knowledge and expertise are unmatched, providing unparalleled care. Dr. Monroe's thorough approach ensures no detail is overlooked, I know I am in the best possible hands. Beyond his impressive skills as a surgeon, he is a genuinely good man, displaying compassion and understanding towards his patients. With Dr. Monroe and his team, you can trust that you will receive top-notch medical care. Highly recommended for their excellence in every aspect!
He was very thorough and nice. He was very knowledgeable.
Best explanation of my condition care and treatment I have ever received. Very knowledgeable
Excellent and smart doctor!
Excellent doctor
Dr. Monroe is a wonderful combination of the expertise and compassion. I was asked about the nurse. I didnt really have much interaction with her.
Dr. Monroe is a complete professional answers your questions courteously. He is well educated in research to make sure you understand what care you are receiving. He is an excellent doctor.
I feel that I was very well taken care of.
I have been his patient for 6 years. I always feel better when I leave my visit with him. He knows me well and listens to me talk a lot. Answers my questions and is patient with me when I am not doing well. Thank you and look forward to our future years together.
Dr Monroe took concepts that may be difficult to understand and made them easily understandable. He explained next steps for my treatment and made me feel calm and less fearful. He has a great bedside manner, which I appreciated.
He was very good to answer my questions and he was genuine in showing courtesy and respect.
Knowledgeable and caring physician. Provides thorough examinations.
He has concern for the patient and explains things well.
He is very knowledgeable and articulate in explaining the surgery he performed and the follow up appointments
Great
Dr. Marcus Monroe greeted me and introduced his staff. He was clear in his explanation of my medical issue. Took the time to show me my CT scan and how he would proceed, after results of my biopsy. I feel comfortable and confident with his plan forward.
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you! So very kind to me.
Presented possible treatment choices, then allowed me to make my own decision.
Made me feel not anxious about procedure.
First visit He was very confident in his review of my issues Which made me feel like he had really reviewed my case He even stated he had reviewed my scans the night before I felt like I really did mean something and he cared deeply about my issues Probably the best first visit I have ever had to date
Dr Monroe is one of the most competent doctors that I have had.
Very professional
I really liked and trusted him with my diagnosis and care. Hes easy to talk to and explained everything.
Doctor Monroe epitomized what I consider an excellent communicator and instilled me with confidence in his thoughtful plan for my surgery.
Hi, Doc. Hope you're well.
Comfortable talking & listening to us. Cared what we thought. We trust him with my care.
I asked a number of questions pertaining to the surgery and was pleased with his responses.
He was courteous, and answered my questions clearly. I appreciate his explanations and help.
Dr. Monroe operated on me to remove a carcinoma from my scalp. Between the surgery and follow up treatment he demonstrated great skill, knowledge, care, warmth and concern relating to my health and well being.
At first I felt he was excited to do surgery on me. As the exam continued that feeling passed and after receiving a negative results a post biopsy results Im very happy.
[NAME REMOVED] had a positive outcome with the treatments provided. There is nothing better.
Gave thorough explanations and gave me time to ask questions. Did not act like he was in a hurry.
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I am very impressed with Dr. Monroe. He listens to my concerns and takes the time to answer all my questions. I honestly feel that he cares about me as a patient.
Dr.Monroe is excellent. And so is his staff.
Very clear, very patient and thorough!
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I always look forward to my office visits with Dr. Monroe. Every visit he always answers my list of questions. He gives me the answers I need to hear. He always shows me concern and support about my present condition. He knows me well, I have been a patient for five and half years. You will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you so very much.......... Gracias..........
Terrific
This was an excellent experience. Everyone with whom I interacted completely fulfilled my goals.
Dr. Monroe has treated me with care, He has always showed concern about my condition. He has been very honest with me concerning my cancer prognosis and treatment. I really appreciate this honesty and level of professionalism. He has answered every question I have had and he is very good about explaining everything thoroughly, I would recommend him very highly to anyone.
All questions answered. All procedures performed excellent.
GOOD: Dr Abraham answered all of my questions and provided clarifications when needed.
Dr. Monroe took his time to talk to us about treatment and concerns, He was awesome!
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Dr Monroe has been my doctor for 5 years now. I trust him unconditionally and know he cares about me and what should be done about my health and future care. He has an excellent group of people on his team, they also give me support and concern. Thank you so much!!!!
Dr. Monroe was a careful listener, and competent in his medical practice.
I wish Dr. Monroe worked in Denver because he's amazing.
Actually the P A went over his history's and didn't say much about what needed to be done. Both DrSwere very through and answered our questions
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I have been a patient of Dr. Monroe now for 5 years. I would not trade him for anyone else. I trust him unconditionally. He knows me very well, and always there to answer my questions and concerns about my condition. Thank you so much!!!
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Dr. Monroe answered all my questions and was very helpful.
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He is an excellent physician, very caring and gives me support and answers all my questions. He has a special place in my HEART!! Thank you so much Dr. Monroe......!!!!!!
The doctor explained things very well. I just didn't realize that this would be the worst case scenario! It has all be such a shock. Until you have gone through the surgery and have lived with the outcome, what he talked about did not seem real.
Excellent
Dr. Monroe is an excellent surgeon. He has been my doctor through 2 bouts with cancer and always ensures that I am well informed, treated quickly and appropriately, and follows up so I know I haven't slipped through the cracks.
This was very good experience.
GOT TERRIFIC NEWS ON MY CANCER BEST DRS AND STAFF ON THE PLANET
Dr Monroe was very deliberate in explaining what the procedure would consist of and direct with what my future with the cancer could and probably would be. very impressive.
Dr. Monroe is an excellent doctor, he always answers and explains my questions thoroughly. He always shows me diagrams, pictures and speaks to me in a way that I can understand what is going on with my condition. Thank you for being so good to me.
Dr. Monroe and staff were outstanding!
Extremely capable
Dr Monroe explained everything in words we could understand.
Dr. Monroe was very informative about the treatment possibilities and consequences. Pretty sobering information was relayed in a positive but detailed manner.
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Very pleased with Dr.Monroe. Took time to explain problem and outcomes.
Dr. Monroe gave so me some great insight about some questions that I had.
Dr. Monroe always explains everything to me so I can understand. He answers my questions without any trouble for me to understand. He responds to my email messages as soon as he can.
Excellent
I felt very comfortable with Dr Monroe, his level of concern and his recommendstions for proceeding forward with my treatment.
Dr. Monroe was very caring and informative about my condition. and answered all our questions
A+
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Dr Monroe and Dr Buckmann are fabulous care givers !! Their talent combined with empathy as oral surgeons made my day !!
I have never had a doctor take so much time with me. I felt heard and cared about.
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Pleasant and friendly discussion. I felt more at peace after our visit.
He explained to me in detail all the information I needed to know. I always get good answers to my questions. He makes me feel important, his concern and support have made me leave my appt with me being able to decide what I should do next.
Dr. Monroe really helped me with a debate I've been having in my head about moving, due to the air quality in SLC. It wasn't really a medical question but he still provided me with a great answer. I also really appreciate how thorough he was in looking at my latest scan. He is a great doctor, and I feel very grateful to have him as a care provider.
they all spoke to me at a level I could understand
His video was not on---I could hear him, but not see him.
Dr. Monroe was standing in for Dr. Cannon, but he was equally attentive and informative. I would recommend either doctor to anyone.
Dr. Monroe was very helpful
very good
Dr. Monroe has always been a wonderful person and kind Dr and provided great treatment for me. I know it has been difficult with the Coronavirus out there.
Dr. was very good in giving explanations of options.
felt scared but more informed and relieved I was in the right place with the right personnel and docters
I feel confident and secure with Dr Monroe he took care of me two years ago and was excellent.
the care I was given was wonderful
very helpful and complete explanation
I COULD NOT POSSIBLY EVEN BEGIN TO SAY HOW WONDERFUL SEEING DR. MARCUS MONROE WAS! Of course, this new experience was frightening to me and yet he explained every thing so understandably but more so, I felt so comfortable in being there because of his caring demeanor. Absolutely wonderful doctor and I am sure a wonderful human being.
I am extremely impressed with Dr. Monroe. He is sharp, on top of his game, friendly, kind and takes the time to tell you where its at and what its about. I am grateful to be under his care.