Oncology: Surgical

About

Surgical Oncology is the branch of surgery which focuses on the surgical management of malignant neoplasms, otherwise known as cancer; with or without the combination of radiation treatment. More specifically, Surgical Oncology involves the surgical aspects of cancer including biopsy, testing and surgical removal of tumors.

Team

Meet Our Providers:

Shaghayegh Aliabadi-Wahle, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus

Thyroid (Cancer, Nodules, Goiter, Hyperthyroidism)
Parathyroid Surgery
Adrenal Tumors
Breast Cancer
Thyroid & Parathyroid Disease

Michele Babicky, MD

Areas of Focus

Liver and Pancreas Surgery
Gallbladder
Bile Duct Diseases
Colon Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers

Carrie Brown, MD

Areas of Focus

Pediatric ENT
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Medical and Surgical Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis
Medical and Surgical Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Tongue Tie/Lip Tie

Christy Buckman, MD

Areas of Focus

Head & Neck, including Sinus Issues
Sinus surgery
Allergy Testing
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Head & Neck Tumor Surgery

Andrew Cramer, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus

General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

John Creasy, MD

Areas of Focus

Liver, Pancreas, Bile Duct & Gallbladder Cancer
Benign Disease of the Liver, Pancreas, Bile Ducts & Gallbladder
Metastatic Colon Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery

Christy M. Dunst, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus

GERD, including Fundoplication, LINX, Transoral-Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF)
Barrett's Esophagus & Esophageal Cancer
Endoscopic Resection and Ablation of Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Motility Disorders & Achalasia (POEM and Laparoscopic Myotomy)
Esophagectomy, including Vagal Sparing, En Bloc & Minimally Invasive

Michael Flaming, MD

Areas of Focus

Head & Neck Surgery
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Functional Nasal Surgery
Environmental Allergy Testing & Treatment

Jordana Gaumond, MD, FACS

Areas of Focus

Acute Care Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Treatment of Breast Disease including Cancer
Surgical Treatment of Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders, including Cancers
Minimally Invasive Adrenal, Spleen, Gallbladder & Gastrointestinal Surgery

Bobak Ghaheri, MD

Areas of Focus

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Head & Neck, including Sinus Issues
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Tonsils & Adenoids
Tongue Tie/Lip Tie, Breastfeeding difficulties

Irene Gielen, NP

Areas of Focus

Surgical and medical oncology for disorders of the pancreas, liver and biliary systems.
Oncological integrative medication management
Client care satisfaction
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