Stephanie Markovina, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncologist

Stephanie Markovina

Appointment Options

Whether you’re seeking a new patient appointment or exploring treatment options and looking for a second opinion, our Siteman care coordinators are ready to assist you.

My Locations

Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center

Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center

On WashU Medicine Campus
4500 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Center for Advanced Medicine

Center for Advanced Medicine

On WashU Medicine Campus
4921 Parkview Place, Saint Louis, MO 63110

Expertise & Training

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Washington University radiation oncologist Stephanie Markovina, MD, PhD, discusses what patients with diverse cancer types can expect from their extended care team at Siteman Cancer Center. Learn more about Dr. Markovina: https://siteman.wustl.edu/doctor/markovina-stephanie/

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to cause various types of cancer. Learn about how the HPV vaccine can reduce your cancer risk: https://siteman.wustl.edu/for-your-health-hpv-vaccine-prevents-cancer/

Learn more about the Gynecologic Oncology Program at Siteman: https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/specialized-programs/gynecologic-oncology/

Learn more about the Siteman Approach to Head and Neck Cancer: https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/head-and-neck/our-approach/

Clinical Expertise

  • Gynecological cancers, thyroid cancers, treating patients with diverse cancer types with an emphasis on HPV-related cancer

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, Vice Chair, Research, Siteman Cancer Center Solid Tumor Therapeutics Program (STTP) Co-Leader, WashU Medicine

Training

  • 2010 - 2011: Intern, Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
  • 2011 - 2015: Resident, Radiation Oncology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Education

  • 2008: PhD, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
  • 2010: MD, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Research & Selected Publications

Research Interest

Understanding tumor cell mechanisms of resistance to radiation and chemotherapy, in order to better predict which patients are at risk for recurrence and to develop more effect therapies

Research Publications

NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Thyroid Carcinoma, Version 1.2025
Authors:

Haddad RI, Bischoff L, Applewhite M, one or more additional authors omitted Markovina S, one or more additional authors omitted Sliker B

Journal & Year:

J Natl Compr Canc Netw | 2025

Accuracy of surveillance serum squamous cell carcinoma antigen for cervical cancer recurrence after definitive chemoradiation
Authors:

Shi V, Grover S, Huang Y, one or more additional authors omitted Markovina S

Journal & Year:

Int J Gynecol Cancer | 2024

SCCA1/SERPINB3 suppresses antitumor immunity and blunts therapy-induced T cell responses via STAT-dependent chemokine production
Authors:

Chen L, Shi V, Wang S, one or more additional authors omitted Markovina S

Journal & Year:

J Clin Invest | 2023