Male
Academic medical center
333 Cottman Ave # C308
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA 19111
United States
I am the Chief of the Division of General Surgery, a Professor of Surgical Oncology and the CGSO Program Fellowship Director. During my fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, I learned from experts in the field of surgical oncology about clinical trial design, experimental therapeutics and the importance of bench-to-bedside research to progress the fight against cancer. My clinical surgical oncology fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center has provided me with an extensive understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with cancer. One of the greatest benefits of a cancer center like Fox Chase is the close knit group of expert physicians from all specialties that are constantly interacting and providing the highest level of care using the most innovative strategies to treat all aspects of cancer. I have developed a particularly strong interest in the surgical and multimodal treatment of patients with gastrointestinal and soft tissue malignancies (including melanoma and sarcoma), using traditional surgery, regional therapies, and minimally invasive techniques. I have the surgical skills to perform many of these complex procedures using laparoscopic or robotic techniques. I am an expert in the treatment of colorectal cancer including; sphincter sparing and nerve sparing resections, and treating patients with hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes. Most importantly, I hold my patients as my number one priority. I will spend as much time as necessary educating, answering questions and providing guidance for each individual patient to help them throughout each stage of treatment. I believe in candid discussions, where both the patients and families goals and expectations are openly communicated. We will work together as a team to formulate a treatment plan. My personal goal is to treat and care for every patient with the same compassion and honesty as if they were a friend or family member.
Philadelphia, PA
Attending
08/2009—Present
Assistant Professor
08/2009—Present
Associate Professor
12/2014—Present
Professor
11/2019—Present