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Best Surgical Oncology specialists in Michigan

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Surgical Oncology · Michigan
Gitonga Munene

Gitonga Munene, MD

Chair, Department of Surgical Sciences; Associate Professor of Surgery; Division Chief, Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Kalamazoo, MI
Hari Nathan

Hari Nathan, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Ann Arbor, MI
Filip Bednar

Filip Bednar, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Ann Arbor, MI
Harvey Bumpers

Harvey Bumpers, M.D.

Professor and Chief, MSU Breast Center, Department of Surgery, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Oncology

East Lansing, MI
Marianne Melnik

Marianne Melnik, MD

Associate Professor, Surgery (Michigan State University)

Oncology

Grand Rapids, MI
Benjamin Ferguson

Benjamin Ferguson, MD, PHD

Surgical Oncologist, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Oncology

Ann Arbor, MI
Mathew Chung

Mathew Chung, MD

Oncology

Grand Rapids, MI
Srinivas Kavuturu

Srinivas Kavuturu, M.D.

Interim Chairperson and Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Oncology

East Lansing, MI
Paula Termuhlen

Paula Termuhlen, MD

President, CEO and Dean, School of Medicine

Oncology

Kalamazoo, MI
Lesly Dossett

Lesly Dossett, MD

Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology; Maud T. Lane Research Professor for Cancer Quality Improvement; Associate Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Ann Arbor, MI
John Barnwell

John Barnwell, M.D.

Oncology

Detroit, MI
Jill Onesti

Jill Onesti, M.D.

Oncology

Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Surgical Oncology oncologist do?
A Surgical Oncology oncologist is a Oncology physician with focused training in the surgical management of cancer, including complex tumor resections and reconstructive procedures. After completing Oncology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general oncologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Surgical Oncology oncologist treat?
A Surgical Oncology oncologist commonly treats breast cancer surgery, soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, thyroid and endocrine tumors, and complex abdominal tumors. Many also see closely related conditions within Oncology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general oncologist.
When should I see a Surgical Oncology oncologist?
Consider seeing a Surgical Oncology oncologist when surgery is part of your cancer treatment plan, when a primary care clinician or general oncologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Surgical Oncology oncologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Surgical Oncology oncologist different from a general oncologist?
Both are board-eligible oncologists, but a Surgical Oncology oncologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the surgical management of cancer, including complex tumor resections and reconstructive procedures. General oncologists treat a broad range of Oncology concerns; Surgical Oncology oncologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with breast cancer surgery, soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, thyroid and endocrine tumors, and complex abdominal tumors.
How does Convene match me with a top Surgical Oncology oncologist?
Convene Health evaluates oncologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Surgical Oncology oncologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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