Oncology

Mitchell Posner, MD

Chief Clinical Officer of Cancer Services

Mitchell C. Posner, MD, is a renowned surgical oncologist specializing in upper gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic, esophageal, stomach, gallbladder, bile duct, and colorectal cancers metastatic to the liver. He performs complex procedures such as the Whipple procedure, laparoscopic pancreatic surgery, major hepatic resections, and surgeries for melanoma and sarcoma. Serving adult patients with advanced or localized gastrointestinal malignancies at the University of Chicago Medicine

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: State University of New York, Buffalo (MD)
Residency: University of Colorado (General Surgery)
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Surgical Oncology)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2006-2014 (9 years)
Castle Connolly — Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors
2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 (5 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors for Cancer
2005-2013 (9 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Surgical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Chemotherapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Chicago Medical Center
University of Chicago Medicine

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Posner treats

Chemotherapy

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Posner accept Aetna insurance?

Mitchell Posner's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Posner practice?

Mitchell Posner practices in Chicago, IL with hospital affiliations including University of Chicago Medical Center and University of Chicago Medicine.

What does Dr. Posner specialize in?

Mitchell Posner is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Surgical Oncology.

How long has Dr. Posner been practicing?

Mitchell Posner has 45+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Posner's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: State University of New York, Buffalo (MD); Residency: University of Colorado (General Surgery); Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Surgical Oncology).