I am a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with abdominal cancers. 

She specializes in the surgical management of:

• Appendix cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
• Ovarian Cancer
• Mesothelioma
• Metastatic colorectal cancer
• Neuroendocrine tumors

I am an expert in the treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies and other cancers that may have spread to the peritoneal lining, including the use of advanced therapies such as cytoreduction and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).

I also offer my patients minimally invasive surgery options.

I have active research and have led trials on understanding the impact of psychosocial health on cancer patient outcomes and patient-reported outcomes and how to address it with short video-based interventions.

I take the time to make sure we have a mutual understanding of the cancer and what the options are, what surgery can and cannot provide and to meet them where they are, both in terms of understanding and in terms of location.

I have found that virtual visits allow for patients from all over to get access to the same level of care as those who live closer. I value working in a collaborative fashion with patients and their care team, including their local medical oncologist. I aim to treat the whole patient, including understanding what their goals are, who their support system is and what they enjoy doing. I understand that treating cancer is all-consuming and requires us as the cancer providers to help each patient through their unique journey.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time at home with my young children, traveling, running, marking art, reading, doing home improvement projects and volunteering with Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Periotnei as Chair of our Medical Patient Registry Advisory Council.