The 20 Best Pancreatectomy Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular.Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Zureikat is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Charles Yeo is an Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yeo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Yeo is currently accepting new patients.

Harish Lavu is an Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lavu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lavu is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Vollmer is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vollmer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Vollmer is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Dematteo is a General Surgeon in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dematteo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dematteo is currently accepting new patients.

Ty Dunn is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dunn has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreas Transplant, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.

Alessandro Paniccia, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Paniccia's research interests include pancreatic cancer and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) minimally invasive surgery.Dr. Paniccia is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Dr. Paniccia completed residencies in general surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Colorado. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at UPMC.Dr. Paniccia is a member of the Roman Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Paniccia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

"Kenneth K. Lee, MD, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University with his BA in Chemistry, and continued on to the University of Chicago where he graduated with his MD in 1981. He also stayed at the University of Chicago for his surgical residency, becoming chief resident in 1987. His certifications include general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and also advanced trauma life support. His honors include being named one of the ""Best Doctors in America"" for 1996 - 2001 and receiving the Henry T. Bahnson Teaching Award in 2002.". Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Philosophy of care | I approach and treat every patient like a family member to ensure they receive the highest quality care. The needs of the patient always come first and foremost. I hold myself to the highest standards for surgical outcomes and clinical excellence. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up with both parents as physicians, I was inspired early and found science and medicine fascinating. I believe being a physician is a privilege and treasure the trust patients and families put in me to care for them or their loved ones. | Community involvement | I am involved with nonprofits PanCan and Colontown as we seek to improve outcomes and research funding for new and improved therapies for pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer. | Personal interests | I mainly enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters doing any variety of activities. We enjoy baseball games, Big Ten college football, amusement parks and weekend trips to the beach or lake. Dr. Ocuin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Aaron Blackham is a Surgical Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blackham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dennis Johnson is a Surgical Oncologist in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnson has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

Major Lee is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Roses is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roses is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Roses is currently accepting new patients.

David Bartlett is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartlett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

. Dr. Bamberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Pancreatic Adenoma, Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Bladder Reconstruction.

. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Masand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Barrett Esophagus, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Itzeva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Fractured Spine, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Pancreatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.