As a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, my expertise is in the surgical care of people who have cancer or benign disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and ampulla. However, my main area of expertise is pancreatic cancer.I chose to specialize in pancreatic cancer for a variety of reasons. It is a complex and aggressive disease that requires surgical and medical management based on innovative research. In addition, providing surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer demands great technical skills, and effective treatment requires a team of experts with access to the most sophisticated technology available.At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we perform more than 100 Whipple procedures—a complex surgery for cancer in the head of the pancreas—each year with outstanding outcomes. The mortality rate of Whipple procedures at our center is among the lowest in the world. I have performed more than 1,200 of these procedures.Our team has expertise in robotic surgery of the pancreas and liver, as well as in the removal of pancreatic tumors that involve major vessels, which is also known as locally advanced pancreatic cancer. We use transplants to manage certain types of liver tumors and offer precision treatment for all stages of pancreatic cancer. Our patients have access to the most advanced clinical trials.I feel privileged to share in the lives of people who have received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and shepherd them through treatment. One of the most rewarding parts of. Dr. Wolfgang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

"Matthew J. Weiss, MD, FACS, is deputy physician-in-chief and director of the surgical oncology program at Northwell Cancer Institute. He's a board-certified surgeon specializing in pancreas and liver diseases.With a relentless work ethic and strong desire to help people, Dr. Weiss always knew he wanted to be a doctor. ""I picked a field that allows me to tackle difficult problems and truly make an impact. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Min Wang is a Holistic Medicine provider in Eastchester, New York. Ms. Wang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Periodontitis, Hyperlysinemia, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

Jeffrey Drebin is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Drebin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

William Jarnagin is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Jarnagin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Csaba Gajdos is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Dunkirk, New York. Dr. Gajdos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

James Church is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Church is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Ileostomy.

David Linehan is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Linehan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

"Marcovalerio Melis, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist with more than 12 years of experience in the treatment of abdominal cancers, including those in the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum. He joined Northwell Health in 2020 and currently serves as the chief of surgical oncology at Phelps Hospital.Dr. Melis provides highly specialized care, including hyperthermic intraoperative chemotherapy (HIPEC)-an advanced treatment option in which a concentrated dose of chemotherapy is administered during surgery. In fact, he was the first to perform a HIPEC procedure at NYU Langone Health (then New York University Hospital), and helped develop the HIPEC program for Northwell Health. As part of a multidisciplinary team, he works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and imaging technicians to provide a holistic treatment plan unique to every patient.Dr. Melis completed his residency at the University of Chicago and his fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. He has published more than 100 articles in medical journals and research publications and continues to contribute to the advancement of surgical oncology to this day; currently, he's involved in research on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice and how AI can enhance pancreatic cancer treatment.In the past, Dr. Melis served in leadership positions at various medical societies and committees, including the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, the Association for Academic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Now, he passes on his knowledge to the surgeons of tomorrow as a professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Melis always wanted to be a doctor, but he found that he was drawn to the hands-on approach of surgery while in medical school. As for oncology, it was the reward of saving lives that drew him in. ""Helping patients fight cancer is very rewarding. Dr. Melis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Rebecca Keim is a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Keim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy.

Reem Sharaiha is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Sharaiha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Obesity, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Jason Heckman is a General Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Heckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cellulitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Heather Yeo is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Yeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Dimitrios Virvilis is a Vascular Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Virvilis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

Rakesh Singh is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diphtheria, Japanese Encephalitis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Osteotomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

Michael D'angelica is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. D'angelica is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. D'angelica is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Karanicolas is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Karanicolas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Kevin Soares is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in West Harrison, New York. Dr. Soares has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Ryan Swan is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Rhinebeck, New York. Dr. Swan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Joseph Habib is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Habib is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreaticoduodenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hepatic Hemangioma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.