The Right Team Makes a True Difference
Pancreatic cancer is a challenging disease to fight, but it’s not impossible. Having the right team can make all the difference. At MCW, our team of doctors and professionals have international recognition for their work finding new ways to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer. When you come to us, our team becomes your team.
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Surgical Oncologists
Surgical oncologists treat cancer by removing the tumor and portions of the pancreas if necessary.
Kathleen K. Christians, MD
Professor
Callisia N. Clarke, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Douglas B. Evans, MD, FACS
Donald C. Ausman Family Foundation Professor of Surgery; Professor, Surgical Oncology; Chair, Department of Surgery
Susan Tsai, MD, MHS
Associate Professor
Medical Oncologists
Medical oncologists treat cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy.
Ben George, MD
Assistant Professor
Mandana Kamgar, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Radiation Oncologists
Radiation oncologists specialize in using radiation to treat cancer.
Beth A. Erickson, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FABR
Professor
William Hall, MD
Associate Professor
Pathologists
Pathologists diagnose disease by studying cells and tissues under a microscope.
Juan Felix, MD
Professor
Bryan C. Hunt, MD
Assistant Professor
James Adam Miller, MD, MPH, FCAP
Assistant Professor
Advanced Gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists perform advanced procedures, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to help diagnose pancreatic cancer and relieve symptoms.
Phillip Chisholm, MD
Assistant Professor
Abdul Haq Khan, MD
Associate Professor
Srivats Madhavan, MD
Assistant Professor
Genetic Counselor
Genetic counselors provide assessment of genetic risk factors and family history for patients.
Kristin K. Sanden, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Advanced Practice Providers
Advanced practice providers (APPs) are health care providers who work together with physicians to provide direct medical care to patients.
Kelsey Doll, RN, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Lisa Graber, RN, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Menako, RN, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Misustin, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Lauren Newell, RN, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Gabriella (Gabby) Pyptiuk, RN, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
Bente Smith, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Registered Dietitians
Dietitians provide special counseling to ensure adequate diet and nutrition to keep the body healthy.
Dena McDowell, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian
Chelsea Nehl, RD
Registered Dietitian
Psychologist
Psychologists are responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral problems related to mental or physical health and work to improve a patient's quality of life.
Karen E. Kersting, PhD, LCP
Assistant Professor
Basic Scientists
Michael B. Dwinell, PhD
Cancer Metastasis, Tumor Microenvironment, Mucosal Inflammation
Marja T. Nevalainen, MD, PhD
Dr. Nevalainen is an internationally recognized leader in the field of cytokine and steroid hormone signaling in prostate cancer. Dr. Nevalainen holds the title of Eminent Scholar at MCW. She is also Director of Prostate Cancer Center of Excellence at MCW Cancer Center, which is a multi-disciplinary hub for prostate cancer research within the institution with an international collaborative network. She also serves as Associate Director of Education for the MCW Cancer Center.
