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Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastrointestinal cancers can have symptoms similar to less serious conditions. Our specialized team works together to provide a precise diagnosis, second opinion consultations and the most effective treatment options. We combine advanced research, technology and techniques with compassionate care to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your needs. We work closely with cancer experts in other disciplines to ensure that you receive the best possible care.

Conditions We Treat

We treat all gastrointestinal cancers, including:

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    Appendix cancer
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    Bile duct (extrahepatic) cancer
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    Carcinoid tumors
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    Gallbladder cancer
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    Gastrointestinal sarcoma

Meet Your Care Team

Sara Brown

Sara BrownMD, BA

    Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant
Haley Fiske
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4.8

Haley FiskeMD, MPH

    Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, General Gastroenterology
Christopher D. Lind
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4.9

Christopher D. LindMD

    Esophageal Diseases, Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, General Gastroenterology
Stephanie A. McAbee
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4.7

Stephanie A. McAbeeMD

    Esophageal Diseases, Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, General Gastroenterology
Rishi D. Naik
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Rishi D. NaikMD, MSCI

    Esophageal Diseases, Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, General Gastroenterology
Reid M. Ness
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4.6

Reid M. NessMD, MPH

    Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Gastrointestinal, General Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery
Christina E. Bailey
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4.8

Christina E. BaileyMD, MSCI

    Cancer, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Endocrine Cancer, GI Cancer Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery, Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery
Molly M. Ford
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4.8

Molly M. FordMD, FACS

    Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Surgical Oncology
Sunil K. Geevarghese
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4.8

Sunil K. GeevargheseMD, MSCI

    Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts, Biliary Disease / Gallbladder, Cancer, Gastroenterology Surgery, Gastrointestinal, General Surgery, Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery
Timothy M. Geiger
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4.9

Timothy M. GeigerMD, MMHC

    Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Surgical Oncology
Lee Gorden
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4.8

Lee GordenMD

    Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts, Biliary Disease / Gallbladder, Gastroenterology Surgery, Gastrointestinal, General Surgery, Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation
Alexander T. Hawkins
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4.7

Alexander T. HawkinsMD, MPH

    Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Surgical Oncology
Michael D. Holzman
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4.9

Michael D. HolzmanMD, MPH

    Benign Disease of the Esophagus, Biliary Disease / Gallbladder, GI Surgery, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, General Surgery, Hernias (Inguinal, Ventral, Incision)
Michael B. Hopkins
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4.9

Michael B. HopkinsMD

    Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, GI Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Surgical Endoscopy
Kamran Idrees
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4.8

Kamran IdreesMD, MSCI, MMHC, FACS

    Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts, Bile Duct Cancer, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Endocrine Cancer, Endocrine Surgery, GI Cancer Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery
Aimal Khan
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4.9

Aimal KhanMD

    Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Diverticulitis, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Robotic Surgery
Deepa Magge
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4.9

Deepa MaggeMD

    Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery, GI Cancer Surgery, Neuroendocrine Surgery, Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Shannon L. McChesney

Shannon L. McChesneyMD, BS

    Colon and Rectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pelvic Prolapse, Robotic Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy
Martin I. Montenovo

Martin I. MontenovoMD

    Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery, Liver Transplantation, Pediatric Surgery, Transplant Surgery
Roberta L. Muldoon
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4.9

Roberta L. MuldoonMD

    Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal, General Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Surgical Oncology
Sekhar Padmanabhan

Sekhar PadmanabhanMD

    Bile Duct Cancer, Colorectal Liver Metastases, Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery, Neuroendocrine Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Cameron E. Schlegel

Cameron E. SchlegelMD

    Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery, GI Cancer Surgery, Neuroendocrine Surgery, Sarcoma, Skin Cancers Including Melanoma, Surgical Oncology
Kenneth W. Sharp
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4.7

Kenneth W. SharpMD

    Breast Cancer, Cancer, Gastrointestinal, General Surgery, Surgery
Carmen C. Solorzano
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4.8

Carmen C. SolorzanoMD

    Cancer, Endocrine Cancer, Endocrine Disorders of the Adrenal Glands, Endocrine Malignancies, Endocrine Surgery, Gastrointestinal, General Surgery
Marcus C. Tan
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4.9

Marcus C. TanMD

    GI Cancer Surgery, Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery, Neuroendocrine Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, Sarcoma, Surgical Oncology
J Kelly Wright

J Kelly WrightJr, MD

    Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts, Biliary Disease / Gallbladder, Gastroenterology Surgery, Gastrointestinal, General Surgery, Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation
Anthony M. Gamboa
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4.9

Anthony M. GamboaIII, MD

    Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Interventional Endoscopy, Pancreatic Disease
Terrence A. Smith
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4.5

Terrence A. SmithMD

    Celiac, Esophageal Diseases, Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, General Gastroenterology, Interventional Endoscopy, Pancreatic Disease
Patrick S. Yachimski

Patrick S. YachimskiMD

    Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Interventional Endoscopy, Pancreatic Disease
Anthony J. Borgmann

Anthony J. BorgmannMD

    IVC Filter Insertion and Retrieval, Interventional Oncology, Pediatric Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Portal Hypertension, Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Daniel B. Brown

Daniel B. BrownMD

    Genitourinary Interventions, IVC Filter Insertion and Retrieval, Interventional Oncology, Kidney Cancer, Portal Hypertension, Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Steven G. Meranze

Steven G. MeranzeMD

    Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Reed A. Omary

Reed A. OmaryMD, MS

    Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Virginia B. Planz

Virginia B. PlanzMD

    Abdominal Imaging, Fluoroscopy, Image-Guided Procedures, Radiology, Ultrasound
Manhal J. Izzy
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4.8

Manhal J. IzzyMD

    Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant
Hannah P. Kim

Hannah P. KimBA, MD, MSCR

    Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant
Roman E. Perri
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4.9

Roman E. PerriMD

    Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant
Shakirat O. Salvador

Shakirat O. SalvadorMD

    Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Transplant
Suzanne R. Sharpton

Suzanne R. SharptonMD

    Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Transplant
Alexandra Shingina
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4.8

Alexandra ShinginaBS, MD, MS

    Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Liver Transplant, Transplant
Rajiv Agarwal

Rajiv AgarwalBA, MD

    Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Liver Cancer, Medical Oncology, Metastatic Cancer, Palliative Care
Jordan D. Berlin
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4.8

Jordan D. BerlinMD

    Cancer, Esophageal Diseases, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Dana B. Cardin
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4.9

Dana B. CardinMD

    Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Liver Cancer, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Kristen K. Ciombor
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4.9

Kristen K. CiomborMD

    Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Cathy Eng
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4.7

Cathy EngMD, FACP

    Cancer, Colorectal, Anal, and Appendiceal Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Medical Oncology
Laura W. Goff
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4.8

Laura W. GoffMD

    Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Liver Cancer, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Michael K. Gibson
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4.9

Michael K. GibsonMD, PhD

    Gastrointestinal, Head and Neck Cancer, Hematology/Oncology
Thatcher R. Heumann

Thatcher R. HeumannMD

    Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Liver Cancer, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Bapsi Chak Chakravarthy
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4.9

Bapsi Chak ChakravarthyMD

    Breast Cancer, Cancer, Liver Cancer, Radiation Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Natalie A. Lockney

Natalie A. LockneyMD

    Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Oncology
Jeneth R. Aquino

Jeneth R. AquinoBSN, MSN

    Cancer, Dialysis Fistula and Graft Maintenance, Gastrointestinal, IVC Filter Insertion and Retrieval, Medical Oncology, Portal Hypertension, Radiology
Shemeka N. Davis
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4.7

Shemeka N. DavisAPRN

    Hematology/Oncology
Kira A. Soldani
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4.8

Kira A. SoldaniNP

    Endocrine Surgery, Gastrointestinal, Surgical Oncology

Why Choose Gastrointestinal Cancer Care for Vanderbilt

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    Recognized cancer care

    The National Cancer Institute designates us as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest ranking by the world’s leading authority on cancer. Vanderbilt is the only such designated cancer center in the state of Tennessee that treats adults and children.

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    Unique expertise

    No two tumors are the same. Our specialists have dedicated their careers to treating patients with GI cancers, so we can offer you effective care, appropriate to your needs.

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    Team approach

    Our surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists combine their expertise to create a personalized plan that is right for you. These specialists consult with experts in other medical specialties to help you achieve optimal health.

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    Specialized tumor boards

    At our regular cancer care meetings, experts in your specific type of cancer from across medical disciplines work together to create a treatment plan for the most complex cases. This means expert, comprehensive care just for you.

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    Advanced procedures

    As part of an academic medical center, our team is able to offer innovative procedures not available at other medical centers. This includes specialized split liver transplant procedures, where a small portion of an adult liver is used in a child recipient. We also specialized in liver transplantation in babies under 20 pounds.

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    Second opinions

    A second opinion can help you make the best health decisions. We review your medical history, diagnostic tests, any previous treatments and your personal preferences to give you an informed opinion.

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    Innovation

    As a research-based cancer center, we are at the forefront of the latest treatments for pancreatic cancer, including the Whipple procedure. Our commitment to research means that you receive the most current, sophisticated treatment available.

Anne Wolfe's path to treatment at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

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