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 clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Grahovac is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
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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Hollings Genetics Okatie
Kevin Hughes, M.D. joins MUSC Department of Surgery as the Director of Cancer Genetics. Dr. Hughes has been actively involved in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer for more than thirty years. Prior to joining MUSC, he spent the last 20 years at Massachusetts General Hospital and retains the title of Professor Emeritus, Harvard Medical School. He is well-known for his research in finding the least amount of treatment necessary to obtain the best results, for his work in identifying and managing women at risk of breast cancer, and for his extensive research in hereditary breast cancer. Dr Hughes believes in using the minimum amount of surgery and other treatments needed to maximize the likelihood of cure. IN addition, Dr Hughes believes strongly in using genetic testing to identify patients at high risk of cancer before cancer occurs. In this way screening and management can be optimized to prevent cancer or find it at an earlier and more treatable stage.He is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in breast cancer, breast disease management, genetic testing and the identification and management of patients with hereditary breast cancer risk. Dr. Hughes has published extensively on breast disease management and genetic testing and has helped set the standards for the treatment of breast cancer in older women and the use of genetic testing in clinical practice.Dr. Hughes is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School. He trained in Surgery at the Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh and completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tara L. Grahovac
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tara L. Grahovac?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tara L. 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 L. Grahovac a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tara L. 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 L. Grahovac specialize in?
While Dr. Tara L. 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 L. Grahovac participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tara L. Grahovac has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Tara L. 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 L. Grahovac accept my insurance?
Dr. Tara L. 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.
- GalactocoeleDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Grahovac isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.