I am a surgeon who cares for people with cancers of the colon, rectum, anus, appendix, and peritoneum. I also serve as the Vice President of Quality and Safety where I am responsible for managing MSK’s clinical quality, patient safety, and infection control.
I am experienced in the treatment of cancers within the peritoneal cavity (the space between the organs in the abdomen), such as pseudomyxoma peritonei and mesothelioma. Additionally, I have specialized training in using the latest surgical approaches for colorectal cancer, including robotic surgery.
When patients first meet with me, they are often anxious about their diagnosis. Many have received information about their prognosis that can sometimes be quite different from our patients’ outcomes. As a result, they have many questions about how cancer and its treatment will affect their quality of life and outlook.