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951 verified specialists treating pancreatic cancer from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica & Orthopaedic Hospital, and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Katrina Pedersen

Katrina Pedersen, MD

Associate Professor of Oncology

Oncology

Rochester, MN15+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
James Andrews

James Andrews, M.D.

Professor, Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Oncology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Radiation Oncology
Joel Hecht

Joel Hecht, MD

Professor of Clinical Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Director, UCLA Gastrointestinal Oncology Program; Holder, Carol and Saul Rosenzweig Chair for Cancer Therapies Development

Gastroenterology

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
GI Oncology
Michael Overman

Michael Overman, M.D.

Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology; Associate Vice President of Research, Cancer Network, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Bret Petersen

Bret Petersen, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Sunyoung Lee

Sunyoung Lee, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX10+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Eun Shin

Eun Shin, M.D.

Associate Professor

Gastroenterology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
Joshua Ellenhorn

Joshua Ellenhorn, MD

Co-Director, The Breast Cancer Center at Surgery Group LA

Oncology

Los Angeles, CA
Surgical Oncology
Sudhakar Venkatesh

Sudhakar Venkatesh, MD

Oncology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Radiation Oncology
William Harris

William Harris, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington

Oncology

Seattle, WA20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Matthew McKinley

Matthew McKinley, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
GI Oncology
Stuart Amateau

Stuart Amateau, MD, PHD

Professor and Division Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Departments of Medicine, Surgery and Pediatrics; Medical Director, GI Subspecialty Service Line

Gastroenterology

Minneapolis, MN20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Michael Pishvaian

Michael Pishvaian, MD

Associate Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University; Leader, GI and Phase I Programs, Johns Hopkins Washington, DC National Capitol Region

Oncology

Washington, DC20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Dayna Early

Dayna Early, MD

Professor of Medicine, Washington University St. Louis; Director of Endoscopy, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Gastroenterology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Ferga Gleeson

Ferga Gleeson, MBBCH

Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Director, Mayo Clinic Women in Gastroenterology & Hepatology enterprise annual digital symposium

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Tamas Gonda

Tamas Gonda, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

New York, NY20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Steven Alberts

Steven Alberts, M.D.

Professor of Oncology; Chair, Division of Medical Oncology; Deputy Director for Clinical Research, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center

Oncology

Rochester, MN
Medical Oncology
Elham Afghani

Elham Afghani, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Baltimore, MD15+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Danny Issa

Danny Issa, MD

Gastroenterologist and Interventional and Bariatric Endoscopist

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA15+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
James Buxbaum

James Buxbaum, M.D.

Associate Professor (Clinical Scholar) of Medicine; Executive Director, Digestive Health Institute, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of pancreatic cancer specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Pancreatic Cancer as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a pancreatic cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for pancreatic cancer depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these pancreatic cancer specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches pancreatic cancer care.