My patients are my priority and my mission is to help them navigate a life-changing and overwhelming cancer diagnosis with compassion and support. I am committed to a holistic approach to patient care, considering my patients as unique individuals with different goals and wishes, rather than a person defined by their cancer. Central to this philosophy is the belief that effective cancer treatment should encompass the entire person, not just the tumor. As a gastrointestinal medical oncologist, I collaborate with surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, pathologists, radiologists, and social workers to provide comprehensive yet personalized treatments that are not only medically effective but also consider a patient’s values, needs, preferences, lifestyle, and quality of life. 

This patient-centered, collaborative philosophy extends to my clinical and translational research. I aim to advance the field of gastrointestinal oncology, offer cutting edge treatments to my patients, expand our understanding of cancer biology, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. I am also dedicated to narrowing the gap in health disparities and inequities for vulnerable, underserved patient populations through personalized treatment and expanded access to high quality cancer care.