The Department of Surgery

Stefanos Boukovalas, MD

Assistant Professor
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Focus

Complex Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Lymphedema Surgery, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Facial and Body Cosmetic Surgery

Education

Medical School
University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece

Residency
General Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Fellowship
Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Professional Affiliations

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Blocker-Lewis Plastic Surgery Society
Athens Medical Association

Current Publications

Clegg DJ, Whiteaker EN, Salomon BJ, Gee KN, Porter CG, Mazonas TW, Heidel RE, Brooks AJ, Bell JL, Boukovalas S, Lloyd JM.
Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy in a rural population: A single-institution experience. Surg Open Sci. 2024 Feb 23;18:70-77. doi: 10.1016/j.sopen.2024.02.007. eCollection 2024 Mar.

Clegg DJ, Deek AJ, Salomon BJ, Blackburn C, Fahmy MD, Heidel RE, Stephenson SM, Herbig KS, Chun JT, Carlson ER, Boukovalas S..
Mandible reconstruction in a rural population: Comparison of radial forearm and free fibula flap outcomes. J Craniofac Surg. 2024 Jan-Feb 01;35(1):119-124. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000009832. Epub 2023 Nov 8.

Tasman J, Roberson PNE, Clegg D, Boukovalas S, Lloyd J.
The impact of rural structural and community health factors on postmastectomy complications among south central Appalachian breast cancer patients. J Rural Health. 2024 Jan;40(1):104-113. doi: 10.1111/jrh.12766. Epub 2023 May 5

Tasman J, Roberson PNE, Clegg D, Boukovalas S, Lloyd J.
The impact of rural structural and community health factors on postmastectomy complications among south central Appalachian breast cancer patients. J Rural Health. 2024 Jan;40(1):104-113. doi: 10.1111/jrh.12766. Epub 2023 May 5

Clegg DJ, Whiteaker EN, Salomon BJ, Brooks AJ, Bell JL, Boukovalas S, Roberson PNE, Lloyd JM.
The development of breast cancer-related lymphedema after mastectomy in a rural population. Am Surg. 2023 Aug;89(8):3591-3593. doi: 10.1177/00031348231161083. Epub 2023 Mar 15.

Clegg DJ, Salomon BJ, Porter CG, Mazonas TW, Heidel RE, Chun JT, Herbig KS, Stephenson SM, Lloyd JM, Boukovalas S.
The impact of travel distance and income on breast reconstruction after mastectomy in a rural population. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2023 Feb 2;11(2):e4802. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004802. eCollection 2023 Feb.

Deek AJ, Boukovalas S, Rathfoot CJ, Gotcher JE.
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis as a sequelae of COVID-19 treatment: A case report & literature review. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022 Feb;80(2):333-340. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.09.009. Epub 2021 Sep 20.

Deek AJ, Boukovalas S, Rathfoot CJ, Gotcher JE.
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis as a sequelae of COVID-19 treatment: A case report & literature review. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2022 Feb;80(2):333-340. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.09.009. Epub 2021 Sep 20.

Deek AJ, Boukovalas S, Rathfoot CJ, Gotcher JE.
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis as a sequelae of COVID-19 treatment: A case report & literature review. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021 Sep 20:S0278-2391(21)01119-8. Available in PubMed: Oct 2021. [Epub ahead of print]

Boukovalas S, Liu J, Asaad M, Schaverien MV, Akay C, Garvey PB, Hwang RF, Offodile AC 2nd.
Relationship between financial toxicity and surgical treatment for early-stage breast cancer: A propensity score-matched comparison of breast-conserving therapy and mastectomy. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2021 May 21:S1072-7515(21)00371-9. Available in PubMed: Jun 2021. [Epub ahead of print]

Boson AL, Boukovalas S, Hays JP, Hammel JA, Cole EL, Wagner RF Jr.
Upper lip anatomy, mechanics of local flaps, and considerations for reconstruction. Cutis. 2021 Mar;107(3):144-148. Available in PubMed: May 2021.

Current Presentations

Clegg DJ, Whiteaker EN, Salomon BJ, Porter CG, Heidel RE, Brooks AJ, Bell JL, Boukovalas S, Lloyd JM. Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy in a rural population: A single-institution experience Presented at Society of Breast Surgeons; 2023 April - 26; Boston.

Clegg DJ, Whiteaker EN, Salomon BJ, Brooks AJ, Bell JL, Boukovalas S, Roberson PNE, Lloyd JM, . The development of breast cancer-related lymphedema after mastectomy in a rural population: A single-institution experience Presented at Southeastern Surgical Congress; 2023 Feburary - 11; Savannah.

Clegg D, Deek A, Salomon B, Heidel RE, Chun JT, Herbig KS, Stephenson SM, Carlson ER, Boukovalas S. Outcomes of Mandibular Reconstruction in a Rural Population: IS the Free Fibula Flap the Best Choice for All Patients? Presented at The Meeting; 2022 October-28; Boston, MA.