Overview
Tara Grahovac, M.D. is a board-certified breast surgeon, also known as a breast surgical oncologist specializing in diagnosing, staging, and removing cancerous growths in the breast. Dr. Grahovac provides comprehensive and compassionate patient care to improve the health and wellness of women in the Beaufort and Bluffton communities. A fellowship-trained surgical oncologist, she is an expert in the medical treatment and surveillance programs for women with breast cancer and those at high risk for the disease. At MUSC Health, she joins the Breast Care \& Surgery Program at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where she leads the surgical effort.The Beaufort Memorial Breast Care \& Surgery Program offers expert, comprehensive breast care for a full range of diseases, from benign breast conditions to breast cancer. The program is one of several cancer care initiatives between Beaufort Memorial and MUSC Health. Through the affiliation, patients at Beaufort Memorial also have access to promising clinical trials and subspecialists experienced in treating rare or complex cancers. Located in Beaufort Memorial's nationally accredited Breast Health Center in Okatie, the program provides a full complement of screening and diagnostic services, as well as genetics testing and high risk assessment for early identification and surveillance of genetic cancers. Before joining MUSC, Dr. Grahovac was the first specialty-trained breast surgeon within St. Clair Health, an independent tertiary care center in Pittsburgh, PA. There she had a leadership role in expanding their breast oncology services, working closely with the physical therapy and occupational therapy departments to expand lymphedema clinic services. She was also instrumental in developing a multidisciplinary clinic and breast cancer conference, an annual survivorship Saturday event, and a high-risk breast screening program.Dr. Grahovac earned her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio, and finished her residency in general surgery at Allegheny General Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the Magee Women's Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Grahovac is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
122 Okatie Center Boulevard North, Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, Suite 110, Okatie, SC 29909
122 Okatie Center Boulevard North, Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, Suite 110, Okatie, SC 29909
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Grahovac has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tara Grahovac
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tara Grahovac?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tara Grahovac by calling their office at 843-792-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tara Grahovac a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tara Grahovac is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Tara Grahovac specialize in?
While Dr. Tara Grahovac is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tara Grahovac participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tara Grahovac has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Tara Grahovac's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tara Grahovac accept my insurance?
Dr. Tara Grahovac accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Grahovac isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Grahovac isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Grahovac isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Grahovac isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast InfectionDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.