Specialty Expertise Combined with Compassionate Care
Jupiter Medical Center’s Gastrointestinal Oncology Program offers
a comprehensive range of services, from advanced imaging, complex surgery,
chemotherapy, and radiation therapy to a patient navigation team and support
services. As a high-volume center our team of experts brings medical,
surgical, and specialty expertise combined with compassionate care to
our patients and their family members.
Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin, Medical Director, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology
Program, is a highly sought-after leader in gastrointestinal surgeries,
boasting the highest volume for liver, pancreas, gastric, and esophageal
procedures in the region, both open and robotic. He recently
What Are the Most Common GI Cancers?
Jupiter Medical Center offers advanced technology for the diagnosis and
treatment of some of the most common GI cancers, including, but not limited to:
Adrenal Cancer and Adenoma
Bile Duct Cancer
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Liver Cancer and Colorectal Liver Metastases
Pancreatic Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
We also provide management and treatment of benign conditions, such as:
Benign Abdominal Tumors
Bile Duct Injuries
Biliary Cysts
Hepatic Cysts
Pancreatic Cysts
Splenectomy
Our program has been designated as a National Center of Excellence for
Pancreatic Cancer by the National Pancreas Foundation. We currently perform
more pancreas surgeries annually than anyone in the region. Our physicians
have extensive experience treating the pancreas, neuroendocrine tumors,
and high-risk pancreatic cysts with the implementation of a Pancreatic
Cyst Surveillance Program. Our pancreatic patients have some of the best
survival rates in the United States, and our outcomes are on par with
other well-known National Centers of Excellence that have earned this
designation.
To make an appointment with one of our Gastrointestinal Oncology experts,
please call The Anderson Family Cancer Institute at
561-263-4400.
Renowned Gastrointestinal Oncologists in South Florida
At Jupiter Medical Center, we’ve assembled a leading team of fellowship-trained
physicians, combined with the most advanced technology and services available
for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gastrointestinal cancer.
It’s important to choose providers who have advanced training because
the qualifications of your specialist can have a direct impact on the
outcome of treatment.
Multidisciplinary conferences are held to review gastrointestinal cancer
cases. Our team of physicians includes experts from radiology, interventional
radiology, gastroenterology, surgical oncology, medical and radiation
oncology, genetics, and pathology. This collaborative approach brings
together a team of experts that reviews complex cases, discusses treatment
options, and develops a comprehensive plan of care that is personalized
for each patient.
To find the right gastrointestinal oncologist for your specific needs,
contact The Anderson Family Cancer Institute at
561-263-4400.
Our surgical oncologists have extensive experience with advanced, minimally
invasive, robotic, and open surgery including:
Esophagectomy
Gastrectomy
Colorectal resection
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
Liver resection
Pancreatic resection (Whipple procedure and distal pancreatectomy)
Patients also have the advantage of our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
(ERAS) Program. Enhanced recovery is a new way of improving the experience
of patients who need major surgery. This program helps patients recover
sooner, so life can return to normal as quickly as possible.
Coordinated Gastrointestinal Care
At Jupiter Medical Center, we offer complimentary patient navigation services
to help you and your family – providing the information, knowledge,
support, and guidance needed to manage a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Our navigators are integral members of our multidisciplinary team, collaborating
with your doctors and your treatment team, which eliminates phone calls
and waiting – allowing you to focus on one thing – beating cancer.
We’re here for you, no matter what you may need. For gastrointestinal
oncology in Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast, and the greater South
Florida region, call us at
561-263-4400.
Jupiter Medical Center
