Gastrointestinal Cancer

When you or someone you love is facing cancer, choosing a physician is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. The qualifications of your physician specialist can have a direct impact on the outcome of treatment. It’s important to look for providers who are fellowship-trained, which indicates that they were accepted into advanced training programs and completed rigorous study at nationally recognized institutions. At Jupiter Medical Center, we’ve assembled a leading team of experts and the most advanced technology and treatment options for the diagnosis, treatment and management of gastrointestinal issues.

Our program has been designated as a National Center of Excellence for pancreatic cancer by the National Pancreas Foundation. We currently perform 50-60 pancreas surgeries annualy; many of which are done robotically allowing patients a faster recovery. We are considered a high volume referral center for cancers related to the liver, bile duct, pancreas, esophageal, and a number of other aggresive malignancies that continue to increase in incidence nationwide. We have extensive experience treating pancreas, neuroendocrine tumors, and high risk pancreatic cysts with the implementation of a Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Program in 2018. Jupiter Medical Center also utilizes Nanoknife technology to treat advanced unresectable pancreas cancer with intraoperative electroporation (IRE).

Our pancreatic patients have some of the best survival rates in the United States, and periopeartive outcomes are on par with other well-known National Centers of Excellence that have earned this designation, including Mass General/Brigham and Women's, Johns Hopkins, and Memorial Sloan Kettering. In fact, there are only 73 (https://pancreasfoundation.org/npf-centers-info/pancreatic-cancer-centers/) Centers of Excellence nationwide, and Jupiter Medical Center is one of only 6 in the state of Florida.

We host a multidisciplinary conference to review cases of pancreatic cancer, our team of physicians includes experts from radiology, interventional radiology, gastroenterology, surgical oncology, medical and radiation oncology, genetics and pathology.

Work With a Highly Trained Oncology Team

At Jupiter Medical Center, we have the only fellowship-trained gastrointestinal cancer surgeon in northern Palm Beach County. In addition, our Digestive Health Program offers advanced therapeutic endoscopy. As a result of their training, our doctors have developed cutting-edge techniques to detect the smallest of cancers, reducing unnecessary biopsies and procedures and maximizing treatment while limiting side effects.

We tailor care to your individual situation by bringing together a team of experienced professionals, advanced technologies, innovative treatment options and a wide array of support services, to offer you the best possible outcome.