A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Favaro received his MD and PhD from The Medical University of South Carolina following an eight-year dual degree program. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society during his time in medical school. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Texas, Southwestern in Dallas, TX, and his fellowship training in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Favaro is board certified in both Medical Oncology and Hematology.
Dr. Favaro’s research experience includes basic science work in viral replication and tumor cell growth, as well as clinical research, focused on the development of new treatment for cancer. He has written a PhD dissertation, co-authored a book on pharmacology, and been an author on multiple publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Favaro is a principal investigator on several clinical trials currently open in his practice.
Charlotte Magazine has named Dr. Favaro one of the Top Doctors in Hematology/Oncology. His professional interests include clinical care of patients with cancer and blood disorders. He has served on multiple advisory boards as well as served as a discussant in continuing medical education videos for Research to Practice. He also develops and participants in continuing medical education programs and serves as expert witness in medical malpractice cases.
Dr. Favaro believes that physician-managed practices are best suited to offer patient-oriented, efficient care. Physician autonomy improves the value of the care delivered and leads to greater patient satisfaction.
Outside of the clinical setting, Dr. Favaro has a strong interest in health care policy. He has served on the board of Community Oncology Alliance and has lobbied in Washington, DC on behalf of community oncology. Dr. Favaro led in the development of the first local chapter of the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN) and he has served as president of the North Carolina Oncology Association. Dr. Favaro has spoken at support group meetings for patients with colon cancer and multiple myeloma and has participated in local fundraising races for cancer.
Dr. Favaro is married with two children and enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with his family.
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Patient Reviews
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"I was pleased to be cared for by Dr Farbio and all of the staff at COS. Everyone is very professional and always give their best attention to me as a scared patient. Thanks to each of them."
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"Great team:friendly, efficient, knowledgeable. Dr. Favaro really knows his stuff & has a great working relationship with my Oncology team at Duke,which makes treatment pretty seamless & on task...everybody's on the same page. Overall my care & experience with this office over the past 2½ yrs. has been top-tier!"
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"He has saved my life and he is the best doctor I've ever had, except my Ob/GYN from the 1980s"
5.0 Stars - (2026-08-19) -
"All staff members were pleasant, knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient listening to my questions and concerns."
5.0 Stars - (2026-08-18) -
"As expected, Dr. Favaro was very familiar with my medical history, answered my questions thoroughly and we discussed his plan for my care! His stellar reputation preceded him and I am grateful for him! I trust him completely!(Retired Nurse)"
5.0 Stars - (2026-08-14) -
"Everyone from reception, blood draw, nursing staff to Dr. Favaro deserve an A+ rating for their competence and compassion!! Great Team!!!"
5.0 Stars - (2026-07-21) -
"Visit was professional and future care was explained thoroughly."
5.0 Stars - (2026-07-10) -
"Always such a thorough and personable doctor! Dr Favarro has been my oncologist since my other doctor retired and I couldn’t be more pleased ! As a 28 1/2 yr breast cancer survivor, I’m truly blessed!
Stage 3B"
5.0 Stars - (2026-07-08) -
"Dr Favaro spent time to listen my problems, and answered all my questions patiently."
5.0 Stars - (2026-07-07) -
"Dr. Favaro and the staff at Oncology Specialists are the best team of doctors, nurses and support staff there is. He has always approached my care as an individual not as a statistic. He and the staff care deeply about each patient that walks into the door and it is evident by the atmosphere. I feel very fortunate to be one of his patients. My quality of life has improved by leaps and bounds with his care."
5.0 Stars - (2026-07-04)