Colorectal and other Gastrointestinal Cancers
Penn offers a multidisciplinary approach to
evaluation and treatment for patients diagnosed
with gastrointestinal cancer. Specialists work
in collaboration with the Abramson
Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Our physicians provide national leadership
in improving care by treating patients with combined
therapies, including endoscopic procedures, surgery,
chemotherapy and radiation.
Doctors at Penn have developed surgical therapies that provide the
best chance for cure while preserving quality
of life, and pioneered
nutritional support for gastrointestinal cancer
patients, a crucial part of care and recovery.
Penn also has a genetics clinic for the testing and counseling of
people at high risk of developing gastrointestinal
cancer. Genetics counselors in the program work with patients to reduce
their risk of developing future cancers.
Our program offers:
- Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal
cancer
- Second opinions regarding treatment options
- Multidisciplinary approach involving specialists
from gastroenterology, gastrointestinal surgery,
medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology
and pathology
- The resources of the Abramson Cancer Center,
one of less than 30 cancer centers in the
country approved and designated by the National
Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer
Center
- Access to new therapies through a wide range
of clinical trials (please visit the web site
of the high-risk
GI cancer evaluation program and Oncolink's
web page dedicated to colorectal
cancer)
- Coordination with programs in chemoprevention,
molecular diagnosis, experimental therapeutics
and genetic counseling
- Access to a wide range of UPHS support services
for patients and families
Multidisciplinary Approach
Our multidisciplinary team of gastrointestinal
cancer specialists includes:
Gastroenterology
Nuzhat
Ahmad, MD
Gregory
G. Ginsberg, MD
David
L. Jaffe, MD
Michael
L. Kochman, MD
Anil
K. Rustgi, MD
Oncology
Peter
O'Dwyer, MD
Weijing
Sun, MD
Surgery
Jeffrey
Drebin, MD, PhD, FACS
Douglas
L. Fraker, MD
Najjia
Mahmoud, MD
Kim
M. Olthoff, MD
Ernest
F. Rosato, MD
Abraham
Shaked, MD, PhD
Locations
This program is available at the following locations:
Perelman
Center for Advanced Medicine
Fourth Level, Suite 4-370S
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Penn
Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N. 39th Street
Wright-Saunders Building, Suite 218
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Penn
Medicine Radnor
250 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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Directions
Preparing for Appointments and Procedures
Are you scheduled for a first-time consultation
with a gastroenterologist at Penn? Save time
at the doctor's office by completing your registration
and medical history forms in advance.
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