Oncology
Shishir Maithel, MD
William T. Bovie Professor of Surgery; Professor, Surgery (Surgical Oncology), Feinberg School of Medicine
Shishir K. Maithel, MD, is a surgical oncologist specializing in hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies, with over 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on complex surgical resections for bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), gallbladder cancer, liver cancer, pancreas cancer, stomach cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure), hepatectomy, and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Maithel treats patients with g
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Education & Training
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Fellowship, 2009
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Residency, 2007
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine — M.D., 2000
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice