Oncology
Gitonga Munene, MD
Chair, Department of Surgical Sciences; Associate Professor of Surgery; Division Chief, Surgical Oncology
Gitonga Munene, MD, is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in the surgical management of gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic, gastric, liver, bile duct, gallbladder, and metastatic colon cancers. He is a leading expert in treating peritoneal-based malignancies with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), a technique he has helped introduce to Southwest Michigan. His practice also encompasses surgeries for thyroid diseases, benign pancreatic and biliary disord
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
- Surgical Oncology
Education & Training
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine — M.D., 2002
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — Residency, General Surgery, 2004-2009 (Chief Resident)
- Georgetown University Hospital — Internship, Surgery
- Tom Baker Cancer Center — Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 2010-2011
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Research Fellowship
Peer Recognition
2019-2024 (6 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Chair, Department of Surgical Sciences
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Bronson Methodist Hospital
- Bronson LakeView Hospital
- Bronson South Haven
- Beacon Kalamazoo
- West Michigan Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
24+ years in practice