(From Left to Right:) M. Lance Tavana, M.D., Rohit Mittal, M.D., Isis Scomacao, M.D. and Wenyu Gou, Ph.D.
The Medical University of South Carolina Department of Surgery is proud to announce the promotion of four faculty members, effective July 1, 2026.
Please join us in celebrating the following individuals:
Associate Professor to Professor, Clinician Educator Track
- M. Lance Tavana, M.D., Division of Plastic Surgery
Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, Clinician Educator Track
- Rohit Mittal, M.D., Pediatric Burn Surgery
- Isis Raulino Scomacao, M.D., Surgical Oncology
Research Instructor to Research Assistant Professor, Modified Research Track
- Wenyu Gou, Ph.D., Research
These promotions reflect each individual’s commitment to excellence and to our department, and we look forward to their continued contributions to advancing surgical care, research, and education.
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