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Colon Cancer Treatment Team

Meet the world-renowned experts who specialize in preventing, detecting, treating and researching colon cancer at the OSUCCC – James.

Colon Cancer Treatment Team

    The OSUCCC – James colon cancer multidisciplinary treatment team includes internationally recognized colon cancer experts and world-renowned cancer specialists who work together to customize a treatment plan just for you.

    Our colon cancer surgery program has recently been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-performing procedure within its annual “Best Hospitals” rankings. In addition, OSUCCC – James experts staff central Ohio’s only accredited Colorectal Cancer Center.

    To make an appointment, please call The James Line at 614-293-5066 or 800-293-5066. 

    Colon and Rectal Surgery

    Mark W Arnold, MD
    Lisa A Cunningham, MD
    As a colorectal surgeon, I'm passionate about providing patient-centered care and educating the next generation of physicians.
    Alessandra C Gasior, DO
    As a colon and rectal surgeon, I believe in taking a comprehensive approach to patient care.
    Alan E Harzman, MD
    I practice in colon and rectal surgery, including the specialty area of minimally invasive surgery.
    Emily Huang, MD
    At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we provide a multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with complex medical issues.
    Syed G Husain, MBBS
    In addition to my expertise in minimally invasive surgery, my area of specialty is colon and rectal surgery.
    Matthew F Kalady, MD
    I am a colorectal surgeon who specializes in the evaluation and management of patients with cancer of the colon, rectum and anus.
    Amber L Traugott, MD
    Working in the field of colorectal surgery allows me to see patients with a wide range of surgical problems, many of which are sensitive in nature, and make a lasting impact on their lives.
    Stephanie F Dolan, APRN-CNP
    I am a nurse practitioner in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, where I specialize in the treatment of cancers of the colon, rectum and anus.
    Alicia Finn, APRN-CNP

    Alicia Finn, APRN-CNP

    I am a nurse practitioner who specializes in the treatment of colon, rectal and anal cancers.
    Scott Lake, APRN-CNP

    Scott Lake, APRN-CNP

    I am a nurse practitioner who specializes in the treatment of colon, rectal and anal cancers.

    Medical Oncology

    John L Hays, MD, PhD
    I am a medical oncologist who specializes in treating peritoneal cancers stemming from gastrointestinal and gynecological origins, such as ovarian and colorectal cancer, and cancers of the appendix and small intestine.
    Ashish Manne, MBBS
    I am a medical oncologist who specializes in treating gastrointestinal malignancies, such as esophageal cancers, colorectal cancers and hepatopancreaticobiliary tract cancers, which include cancers of the pancreas, ampulla, liver and biliary tract.
    Arjun Mittra, MD
    I am an assistant professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at the OSUCCC – James.
    Anne M Noonan, MD
    I am a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of breast cancer and gastrointestinal malignancies like esophageal, pancreatic and colorectal cancers, as well as hepatocellular carcinoma.
    Shafia Rahman, MD
    As a medical oncologist at OSUCCC – James, I specialize in treating gastrointestinal malignancies such as pancreatic, colorectal, hepatobiliary and gastroesophageal cancers.
    Sameek Roychowdhury, MD, PhD
    I am a medical oncologist who specializes in treating patients with advanced prostate and colorectal cancers, including soft tissue sarcoma.
    Levi Geiger, APRN-CNP
    I am a nurse practitioner in the Division of Medical Oncology at the OSUCCC – James, where I specialize in treating patients who have been diagnosed with cancers of the gastrointestinal system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine and colon.
    Melanie R Kerr, APRN-CNP
    Kristina R Mathey, APRN-CNP
    Jessica L Ruple, APRN-CNP
    Yahna T Smith, APRN-CNP
    Hamida Umar, APRN-CNP

    Surgical Oncology

    Jordan M Cloyd, MD
    I am a surgical oncologist who cares for patients with liver, pancreas and peritoneal surface malignancies.

    Radiation Oncology

    Dayssy A Diaz Pardo, MD
    I am a radiation oncologist specializing in genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancer.
    Eric D Miller, MD, PhD
    I am a radiation oncologist who specializes in treating patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
    Kenneth L. Pitter, MD, PhD
    I am a radiation oncologist who specializes in treating patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer and liver cancer.

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