Personal profile
Personal profile
Growing up in the NY/NJ/PA area, I completed my general surgery training at NYU/Bellevue Hospital where I had exposure to a wide range of cancer pathology in a diverse and complex patient population. I also completed a two-year research fellowship where I studied the immune mechanisms of pancreatic and liver carcinogenesis and developed an interest in translating basic science into clinical practice.
I then went on to complete my surgical oncology fellowship at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only NCI-designated cancer center. I have had extensive training in both open and minimally invasive techniques for a wide variety of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers, peritoneal surface malignancies, and skin/soft tissues tumors. My clinical research focuses on understanding the biology of cancer metastasis and dormancy and the use of biomarkers for clinical trial development.
It is truly a privilege to take care of cancer patients. As a former competitive swimmer, I greatly enjoy and understand the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to oncology treatment. I strive to develop personalized treatment plans for my patients and take pride in being a strong patient advocate, good listener, and effective communicator. I am thrilled to be part of the Fox Chase team!
Areas of Expertise
Colorectal Cancer, Mesothelioma, Skin Cancer, Appendix Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcoma, GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor), Neuroendocrine Tumors, Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Research interests
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Clinical Primer for Defining Time Zero in Rectal Cancer Studies of Nonoperative Management: Implications for Survival and Local Regrowth
United States Rectal Cancer Research Group, Mar 2026, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 33, 3, p. 1927-1934 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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RECIST Responses to Radiation in Retroperitoneal Soft Tissue Sarcoma: When and How Often Do They Occur?
Papai, E., Crear, B., Kim, A., Chen, S. K., Fredette, J., Greco, S. H., Reddy, S. S., Porpiglia, A., Farma, J. M., Li, W. & Villano, A. M., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Surgical Research. 317, p. 313-319 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rectal Cancer Watch-and-Wait Management of Patients With Tumors Within Versus Beyond the Reach of Digital Rectal Examination
U.S. Rectal Cancer Research Group, Apr 2026, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 33, 4, p. 2856-2864 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Redefining the Lymphadenectomy Standard to Avoid Understaging in Oncologic Colectomies
Chatani, P. D., Fredette, J. D., Sun, J., Thomas, R. P., Porpiglia, A. S., Greco, S. H., Reddy, S. S., Farma, J. M. & Villano, A. M., Mar 23 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ASO Visual Abstract: Examining the Impact of Biopsy Technique on Clinical and Pathologic Outcomes in Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans-An International, Multi-Institutional Study
Winer, L. K., Fredette, J. D., Hasler, J., Akumuo, R., Greco, S. H., von Mehren, M., Bartholomew, A. J., Blazer, D. G., Gabrielova, L., Adamkova, D., Bernard-Bedard, E., Nessim, C., Kollar, A., Olariu, R., Cencelj-Arnez, R., Hompes, D., Ford, S. J., Cardona, K., Sato, K. & Iwata, S. & 2 others, , Mar 24 2025, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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SPONSORED: Heated chemotherapy can extend survival when cancer spread to abdomen
07/28/25
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