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About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Gastrointestinal Cancer
DF/BWCC with South Shore Hospital
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Pediatric Cancer Survivorship
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About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
For more than 60 years, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has had one goal: to reduce the suffering
caused by cancer through advanced clinical care and cutting-edge scientific research. As a principal
teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, we are able to attract many of the best and brightest
physicians in the world to pursue this mission.
At Dana-Farber, we are committed to a multidisciplinary, compassionate, and collaborative model of care
that truly puts patients and their families at the center of all we do. We work in teams organized around
combating specific types of cancer, and patients have easy and direct access to the full range of specialists
they may need.
Our scientific research is focused on understanding the biology of cancer cells in order to develop more
effective therapies that improve patient outcomes. Our lab scientists and clinicians collaborate closely to
quickly translate findings from the lab into therapies that can be delivered to patients in our clinics.
Dana-Farber is a founding member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC), a NCIdesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center. DF/HCC harnesses the expertise and resources of DanaFarber and six other Harvard-affiliated hospitals and research institutions to conduct research focused on
improving the understanding and treatment of cancer. Dana-Farber is also a founding member of the
National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers, working
together to develop cancer treatment guidelines and research that improves the quality and effectiveness
of cancer care. In addition, Dana-Farber has earned “Magnet” status, recognizing the Institute’s highquality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice.
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Gastrointestinal Cancer
The Gastrointestinal Cancer Center provides advanced, integrated care for patients diagnosed with or at risk for colorectal, pancreatic, stomach,
liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and esophageal cancers, as well as neuroendocrine and carcinoid tumors. Patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary
team of specialists who use advanced, innovative techniques to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal malignancies.
Our team is a leader in delivering a personalized treatment approach for many gastrointestinal malignancies. All colorectal cancers are tested for
KRAS and BRAF mutations, with therapy tailored according to the tumor genotype. In addition, treatment for patients with esophageal and gastric
cancers is provided based on each patient’s individual HER2 amplification.
The Center offers genetic counseling and testing to patients with a family history of gastrointestinal cancers. This program also conducts research to
understand the genetic causes of cancer and to evaluate new diagnostic tests for early detection, novel endoscopic techniques, and new medical
therapies to prevent gastrointestinal cancers.
The clinical investigators in the Center conduct basic and translational research to develop more effective treatment techniques for patients with
gastrointestinal cancers, and understand the biology of gastrointestinal malignancies.
New Patient Appointment Phone: 617-632-4500
Fax: 617-582-7875
Leadership - Gastrointestinal Cancer
Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH, Director
Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, MD, MPH, Clinical Director
Harvey J. Mamon, MD, PhD, Disease Center Leader, Radiation Oncology
Michael J. Zinner, MD, Disease Center Leader, Surgical Oncology
Treatment Team
Kunal Jajoo, MD
Ramona Lim, MD
John Robinson Saltzman, MD
Deborah Schrag, MD, MPH
Ramesh A. Shivdasani, MD, PhD
Brian M. Wolpin, MD, MPH
Matthew B. Yurgelun, MD
Genetics & Prevention
Pathology
Gastroenterology
Sapna Syngal, MD, MPH
Medical Oncology
Thomas A. Abrams, MD
Adam Bass, MD
Pankaj Bhargava, MD
Gabriel A. Brooks, MD
Jennifer Chan, MD, MPH
Eddy J. Chen, MD
James M. Cleary, MD, PhD
Andrea C. Enzinger, MD
Peter C. Enzinger, MD
Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH
Wendy S. Garrett, MD, PhD
Wolfram Goessling, MD, PhD
Matthew H. Kulke, MD
Robert J. Mayer, MD
Nadine J. McCleary, MD, MPH
Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, MD, MPH
Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH
Douglas Rubinson, MD, PhD
To make an appointment,
call 877-332-4294
Agoston Agoston, MD, PhD
Leona A. Doyle, MD
Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD
Robert D. Odze, MD, FACP
Shuji Ogino, MD, PhD, MS
Amitabh Srivastava, MD
Radiation Oncology
Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD
Harvey J. Mamon, MD, PhD
Neil E. Martin, MD, MPH
Elizabeth Breen, MD
Raphael Bueno, MD
Thomas E. Clancy, MD, FACS
Daniel Michael Cohen, MD
Christopher T. Ducko, MD
Joel Edward Goldberg, MD
Jennifer L. Irani, MD
Michael T. Jaklitsch, MD, FACS
Abraham Lebenthal, MD
Steven J. Mentzer, MD
Richard S. Swanson, MD
Scott J. Swanson, MD
Jiping Wang, MD, PhD
Jon O. Wee, MD, FACS
Michael J. Zinner, MD
Imaging
Donald N. Di Salvo, MD
Michael H. Rosenthal, MD, PhD
Christopher G. Sakellis, MD
Atul B. Shinagare, MD
Surgical Oncology
Stanley W. Ashley, MD
Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD
Ronald Bleday, MD
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Gastrointestinal Cancer - Surgical Oncology
Michael J. Zinner, MD
Leadership Title: Clinical Director, Dana-Farber/Brigham
and Women's Cancer Center; Surgeonin-Chief, Brigham and Women's
Hospital
Academic Title: Moseley Professor of Surgery, Harvard
Medical School
Residency: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine,
Surgery
Board Certification: General Surgery
Area of Expertise: Gastrointestinal cancers
Discipline: Surgical Oncologist
Phone: 617-732-8181
Fax: 617-734-8353
E-mail: mzinner@partners.org
Medical School: University of Florida College of
Medicine
To make an appointment,
call 877-332-4294
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DF/BWCC with South Shore Hospital
At Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital, residents of the South Shore have access to
the highest level of cancer care south of Boston. The Center offers state-of-the-art imaging, hematology, medical and radiation oncology,
multidisciplinary surgical oncology, and complete breast health services. Community physicians and their patients can also meet with DF/BWCC
sub-specialists in hematology and breast, gastrointestinal and neuro-oncology through monthly second opinion clinics. Specialized programs in
genetics counseling and survivorship are also available to patients.
New Patient Referral Contact Information
Medical Oncology Phone: 781-624-4681; Fax: 781-624-2620
Radiation Oncology Phone: 781-624-4700; Fax: 617-394-2674
Multispecialty Surgical Services Phone: 781-624-4760; Fax: 781-624-4766
Breast Care Center Phone: 781-624-4545; Fax: 781-624-4614
Leadership - DF/BWCC in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital
Meredith Faggen, MD, Medical Director, Medical Oncology
Peter F. Orio, III, DO, Medical Director, Radiation Oncology
Thomas E. Clancy, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Multispecialty Surgical Oncology
Suniti N. Nimbkar, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Breast Care Center
Treatment Team
Hematology/Oncology
Meredith Faggen, MD
Rolf Freter, MD, PhD
Lisa Manera, MD
Reve P. Shields, MD
Radiation Oncology
Bruce B. Borgelt, MD, PhD, MPH
Michael N. Corradetti, MD, PhD
Benjamin L. King, MD
Monica S. Krishnan, MD
Tatiana I. Lingos, MD
Stephanie G. MacAusland, MD
Peter F. Orio, III, DO
Itai M. Pashtan, MD
William D. Powlis, MD
Ron Y. Shiloh, MD
Surgical Oncology
Katherina Zabicki Calvillo, MD, FACS
Thomas E. Clancy, MD, FACS
Christopher T. Ducko, MD
Michael T. Jaklitsch, MD, FACS
Suniti N. Nimbkar, MD, FACS
Jon O. Wee, MD, FACS
To make an appointment,
call 781-624-5000
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DF/BWCC with South Shore Hospital - Surgical Oncology
Katherina Zabicki Calvillo, MD, FACS
Leadership Title: Associate Director, Breast Care Center,
DF/BWCC in clinical affiliation with
South Shore Hospital
Academic Title: Instructor in Surgery, Harvard Medical
School
Discipline: Surgical Oncologist
Phone: 781-624-4545
Fax: 617-624-4614
E-mail: kzcalvillo@partners.org
Medical School: Wayne State University School of
Medicine
To make an appointment,
call 781-624-5000
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of
Northwestern University
Fellowship: Massachusetts General
Hospital/Brigham and Women's
Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Breast Surgical Oncology
Board Certification: General Surgery
Areas of Expertise: Nipple-areolar preserving mastectomy,
Pregnancy-associated breast cancer,
Mastectomy with immediate
reconstruction, Breast conservation
surgery, Clinical trials
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Pediatric Cancer Survivorship
Thankfully, the majority of children diagnosed with cancer today can expect to live long lives. Nevertheless, survivorship comes with numerous
complexities including the enduring effects of treatment, the risk of second cancers, as well as social and psychological concerns. DanaFarber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center addresses the long-term needs of survivors through two pediatric survivor clinics.
The David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic, established in 1993 at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, provides multidisciplinary consultations to
childhood cancer survivors of all ages. The Perini Clinic team works with patients to address issues they may face as a result of their cancer
treatments, including cardiac issues, increased risk of second cancers, infertility, learning disabilities, impaired growth, and depression. Staff provide
a comprehensive evaluation for each patient, along with an assessment of risks and potential late effects, and recommendations for follow-up care.
The Stop & Shop Family Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Outcomes Clinic addresses the long-term needs of pediatric brain tumor survivors, conducts
research, and shares knowledge with other centers. The clinic’s interdisciplinary team is comprised of neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons,
neurologists, radiation oncologists, and endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, as well as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, physical and
occupational therapists, resource specialists, educators, genetic counselors, and others. As a group, they work together to help children and their
families address problems they may encounter as a result of completing brain tumor treatment.
Referral Information
David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic
Phone: 617-632-5124
Email: Perini_Clinic@dfci.harvard.edu
Stop & Shop Family Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Outcomes Clinic
Phone: 617-632-2680
Email: pedibraintumor@dfci.harvard.edu
Fax: 617-632-2473
Leadership - Pediatric Cancer Survivorship
Lynda M. Vrooman, MD, Associate Medical Director, David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic
Peter E. Manley, MD, Associate Medical Director, Stop & Shop Pediatric Neuro-oncology Outcomes Clinic
Treatment Team
Endocrinology
Hematology/Oncology
Laurie Cohen, MD
Jean E. Mulder, MD
Lisa R. Diller, MD
Eva C. Guinan, MD
Lisa B. Kenney, MD, MPH
Lynda M. Vrooman, MD
Medicine
Larissa Nekhlyudov, MD, MPH
Neurology
Emily Gertsch, MD
Scott L. Pomeroy, MD, PhD
Nicole Ullrich, MD, PhD
Psychology
Christopher John Recklitis, PhD, MPH
Eric Zhou, PhD
Neuro-Oncology
Peter E. Manley, MD
To make an appointment,
please call 888-733-4662
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Pediatric Cancer Survivorship - Psychology
Eric Zhou, PhD
Discipline: Psychologist
Phone: 617-632-6162
Fellowship: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Areas of Expertise: Cancer survivorship, Insomnia
Fax: 617-632-2473
E-mail: eric_zhou@dfci.harvard.edu
Medical School: University of Miami School of Medicine
Residency: Alpert Medical School of Brown
University, Behavioral Medicine
To make an appointment,
please call 888-733-4662
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