Assistant Professor, Division of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Appendix Cancer, Liver, Gall Bladder & Bile Duct Cancer, Stomach (Gastric) Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
My patients are my priority and my mission is to help them navigate a life-changing and overwhelming cancer diagnosis with compassion and support. I am committed to a holistic approach to patient care, considering my patients as unique individuals with different goals and wishes, rather than a person defined by their cancer. Central to this philosophy is the belief that effective cancer treatment should encompass the entire person, not just the tumor. As a gastrointestinal medical oncologist, I collaborate with surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, pathologists, radiologists, and social workers to provide comprehensive yet personalized treatments that are not only medically effective but also consider a patient’s values, needs, preferences, lifestyle, and quality of life.
This patient-centered, collaborative philosophy extends to my clinical and translational research. I aim to advance the field of gastrointestinal oncology, offer cutting edge treatments to my patients, expand our understanding of cancer biology, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. I am also dedicated to narrowing the gap in health disparities and inequities for vulnerable, underserved patient populations through personalized treatment and expanded access to high quality cancer care.
Postgraduate Education and Training
Gastrointestinal Cancers, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Geriatric Oncology, Translational Research, Quality Improvement, Health Disparities
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