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Nondiscrimination Statement Update

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Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

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Mark A. Varvares, MD

Otolaryngologist


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About

Mark A. Varvares, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist affiliated with Boston Medical Center (BMC), Massachusetts General Hospital, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear. He is also the John W. Merriam/William W. Montgomery Professor and chair of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the chair of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Mass Eye and Ear, where he specializes in head and neck ablative and reconstructive surgery. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Varvares completed otolaryngology residencies at St. Louis University School of Medicine and Mass Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School. His clinical interests include squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, skull base surgery, surgery of the larynx, and cancer of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

  • Departments

  • Specialties

    Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, skull base surgery, surgery of the larynx, cancer of the nose and paranasal sinuses, head and neck ablative and reconstruction surgery

  • Administrative Title

    John W. Merriam/William W. Montgomery Professor and chair of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School

  • Residency

    Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School, 1988-1991; St Louis University School of Medicine, 1987-1988

  • Education

    Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1986

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology