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Shanel Bhagwandin, DO,FACS,MPH

  • JMC Physician Group

About Shanel

Dr. Bhagwandin is the Medical Director of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgical Oncology Program and Program Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence at Jupiter Medical Center.

He utilizes the most recent advances in technology to diagnose and treat benign conditions and a wide array of cancers, including highly complex or recurrent cases:

  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Liver Cancer and Colorectal Liver Metastases
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
  • Skin Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Stomach Cancer

As a hepatobiliary surgeon, Dr. Bhagwandin also has expertise in the management and treatment of benign conditions, such as:

  • Benign Abdominal Tumors
  • Bile Duct Injuries
  • Biliary Cysts
  • Hepatic Cysts
  • Pancreatic Cysts
  • Splenectomy

Dr. Bhagwandin is a fellowship trained surgical oncologist and board certified general surgeon. His clinical and research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of complex malignancies of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, in addition to gastric and esophageal cancer, colon and rectal cancer, sarcoma, and melanoma. He delivers compassionate care with the goal of restoring patient well-being.

He specializes in the management of advanced peritoneal carcinomatosis through the application of Hyperthermic IntraPeritoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) and cytoreductive surgery; a technique that combines surgery with chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen.

Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS of Florida, Beech Street, Cigna, Corvel Workers' Compensation, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, Multiplan/PHCS, TriCare, United Healthcare
Education
  • Medical School
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Internship
  • The Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai
  • Residency
  • The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
  • Fellowship
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Board Certification
  • American Board of Surgery -- General Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery -- Complex General Surgical Oncology
Medical Interests Areas of Interest: Dr. Bhagwandin's clinical and research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of complex malignancies of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, in addition to gastric and esophageal cancer, colon and rectal cancer, sarcoma, and melanoma.