Oncology
Jeffrey Gershenwald, M.D.
Dr. John M. Skibber Endowed Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology; Medical Director, Melanoma and Skin Center; Professor, Department of Cancer Biology
Jeffrey E. Gershenwald, MD, is a professor of surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he serves as the Dr. John M. Skibber Endowed Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology and Medical Director of the Melanoma and Skin Center. He specializes in the surgical management of melanoma and other skin cancers, performing procedures such as wide local excision, sentinel lymph node biopsy, completion lymph node dissection, and regional lymph
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Surgery
- American Board of Surgery, 1996
Education & Training
- Cornell University Medical College — M.D., 1990
- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA — B.S., Nutritional Biochemistry, 1984
- NY Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center — Residency, Surgery, 1991-1995
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 1995-1998
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
2017
2022-2023 (2 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2022 Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- 2021 President's Recognition of Faculty Excellence - Prevention Outreach, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2021 Press Ganey CGCAHPS top 1% Provider Nationally for Exceptional Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2020 AACR Team Science Award, American Association for Cancer Research
- 2018 Society for Melanoma Research Skin Cancer Prevention Leadership Award, Society for Melanoma Research
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice