Liver Cancer

Liver Cancer Treatment Team

Experts at the OSUCCC – James specialize in preventing, detecting, treating and researching liver cancer.

Our world-renowned liver cancer team of researchers, doctors and care specialists are experts in the study, diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer and dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for your diagnosis. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we provide comprehensive services, many that are only available here in central Ohio. Depending on your liver cancer diagnosis, your care team may include the following:

  • Surgical oncologist: A surgeon who specializes in diagnosing, staging and removing cancerous tumors.
  • Transplant surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in transplantation of a new liver in carefully selected people with liver cancers.
  • Medical oncologist: A doctor whose focus is administering cancer care through drugs and various therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy.
  • Radiation oncologist: A doctor who specializes in treating cancer using ionizing radiation, which either kills or minimizes the growth of cancerous cells.
  • Interventional radiologist: A doctor who specializes in procedures that alter the blood flow or drainage of the liver and use heat or electricity to kill or minimize growth of cancerous cells.
  • Dietician: A member of your expert team who will advise on the best diet and nutritional choices while you’re being treated for liver cancer.
  • Genetic counselors: Our genetic counselors can help identify any hereditary risk factors you may have for liver cancer.
  • Social worker: If you need support during your cancer journey, the OSUCC – James offers a team of social workers dedicated to working with people undergoing cancer treatment.

Liver cancer specialists at the OSUCCC – James

If you’re experiencing symptoms of liver cancer or would like to schedule an appointment for screening, our team at the OSUCCC – James is here to help. Call The James Line toll free at 800-293-5066, or call 614-293-5066.

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.
Danielle D Duncan, APRN-CNP
I am a certified nurse practitioner in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the OSUCCC – James.
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.

Surgical Oncology

Alex B Blair, MD
I am a surgical oncologist specializing in treating gallbladder, gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic cancers.
Jordan M Cloyd, MD
I am a surgical oncologist who cares for patients with liver, pancreas and peritoneal surface malignancies.
Mary E Dillhoff, MD
I’m a surgical oncologist with a specialty in diagnosing and treating patients with tumors of the pancreas, liver, bile duct and stomach.
Timothy M Pawlik, MD, PhD, MPH
I am a surgical oncologist with a focus on treating patients with liver, gallbladder, pancreatic and neuroendocrine tumors.
Susan Tsai, MD
I am a surgical oncologist and serve as the director of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the OSUCCC – James.

Hepatology

Lanla F Conteh, MD, MPH
I’m a transplant hepatologist and associate professor – clinical of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Sean G Kelly, MD
As a hepatologist at Ohio State, I treat patients with abnormal liver tests, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver and other liver diseases.

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.

Interventional Radiology

Mina S Makary, MD
I'm a dual board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist with expertise in interventional oncology, complex hepatobiliary care, genitourinary interventions, venous disease and advanced reconstruction, visceral arterial disorders, women's health including uterine fibroid care, pain management, vascular and dialysis access, and diagnostic imaging.