DIVISION OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
The Division of Surgical Oncology has a long-standing commitment to excellence in research, education, and patient care. As one of the largest Divisions of Surgical Oncology in the country, the faculty members have broad clinical and research interests. The strength of the commitment to outstanding academic achievement is reflected in the three endowed professorships
in this division. Patient Care
Improving the care of patients with cancer has defined a clear mission for the Division of Surgical Oncology by providing the very best surgical care, in an environment of multidisciplinary cancer care and education. Investigators in the Division have sought to generate new knowledge through innovative basic science, translational, and clinical research. Furthermore, the Division of Surgical Oncology is at the forefront of new treatments and technologies for cancer patients. The Division is committed to a program of lifelong learning that starts with students and residents and extends to educational programs that teach new concepts and skills to practicing physicians. Our close collaborations with the James Graham Brown Cancer, University of Louisville Hospital, and Norton Cancer Care have allowed the Division of Surgical Oncology faculty members to achieve national and international prominence while striving to improve the care of patients with cancer. Multidisciplinary Teams
Division members also have established multidisciplinary programs for breast cancer, melanoma, liver, and gastrointestinal tumors, sarcoma, and endocrine tumors to provide the best possible patient care. This includes multidisciplinary conferences in breast cancer, GI tumors, endocrine tumors, and melanoma, which provide outstanding educational opportunities for residents, students, and faculty. Educating the Next Generation
Division members regularly lecture medical students and provide daily educational efforts to residents and students on clinical services. In addition, laboratory and clinical research opportunities are regularly provided for undergraduate and medical students in basic and clinical research. This includes participation in the University of Louisville undergraduate mentoring program and mentoring of minority students. Medical students in the summer research program in the Division have consistently been recipients of local, regional, and national awards. Division members are regular participants in postgraduate educational programs through the American College of Surgeons and other organizations and are regularly invited as visiting professors and speakers at national and international scientific meetings and courses. Research
Division members have significant basic science and translational laboratory research programs, funded by the National Institutes of Health and a variety of other funding agencies. The Division of Surgical Oncology has directed more than 75 clinical studies involving more than 14,000 patients, including national multi-center cancer studies directed by members of the Division. To learn more, please visit https://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/surgery/about/divisions/surgical-oncology
Patients wanting to make an appointment should call 502-583-8303 or go to https://uoflhealth.org/services/surgical-oncology/
