Colorectal Cancer

When you come to Winship Cancer Institute for colorectal cancer treatment, you have a multidisciplinary team of gastrointestinal experts dedicated to your well-being. To request an appointment, call (404) 778-0032.

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Your Care at Winship

As a patient with colorectal cancer, your best long-term outcome will be achieved with a comprehensive, coordinated approach that incorporates all available therapies.

Your Winship care team draws on Emory's vast resources in surgical oncology, radiation therapy and medical oncology, to provide the newest, most effective practices and treatments for colorectal cancer.

Our multidisciplinary care teams include oncology surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, pharmacists and advanced practice nurses with expertise in colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers. As specialists, our teams develop groundbreaking surgeries and treatments that produce better outcomes and are adopted by other leading cancer centers.

The benefits of our multidisciplinary and highly experienced teams include:

  • Access to doctors and surgeons who rank among the top colorectal cancer experts in the world.
  • Weekly review of patient cases by the full team of experts.
  • Coordinated scheduling for appointments among various specialties.
  • Access to a nurse navigator to assist you through out the treatment process.
  • Access to support groups and education classes for you and your caregivers.
  • Availability of new treatment options within our clinical trials program.
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Request an Appointment

If you have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, we are ready to help you. Call us at (404) 778-0032 to make an appointment. Winship experts are available to provide a second opinion.

We understand that this is a very stressful time. We welcome your questions and requests for help. Learn what to expect on your first visit.

Diagnosing Your Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer includes cancers of both the colon and the rectum and is the third most common cancer in the U.S. for men and women.

Most colorectal cancers start as a growth, called a polyp, in the inner lining of the colon or rectum and slowly progresses through the other layers. Removing a noncancerous polyp early can keep it from becoming a cancerous tumor, which is why screening is such an important tool for preventing this disease.

The stage of your disease indicates how much it has spread through the layers of the wall of your colon or rectum, and whether it has spread to other organs and lymph nodes. Early stage cancer is disease limited to the colorectal wall and the adjacent lymph nodes. Late stage cancer indicates the disease has spread to other organs like the liver, lung or lining of the abdomen. Determining the stage of your cancer will affect your treatment plan.

Your Winship care team may use one or more tests and procedures to determine the stage of your cancer including a blood test, biopsy, colonoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (for rectal cancer only) and imaging tests. Endoscopic ultrasound is a procedure to determine the stage of rectal cancer in patients. This method uses a high frequency ultrasound transducer to provide detailed images of a rectal mass and its relationship with the four-layered structure of the rectal wall.

Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Regular colorectal cancer screening is one of the most powerful tools to prevent colorectal cancer. Screening can often find colorectal cancer early, when it's small, hasn't spread, and might be easier to treat. With screening, doctors can find and remove polyps before they have the chance to turn into cancer. The recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer is 45 years old based on the guidelines by the American Cancer Society.

Talk to your primary care physician about colorectal cancer risk and to determine if scheduling a colonoscopy is needed, or call (404) 778-3184 to schedule a colorectal screening with Emory Healthcare.

 

Learn About Cancer

For reliable, in-depth information about cancer symptoms, staging and diagnosis, visit CancerQuest, an educational and outreach program at Emory University. 

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Your Treatment Options

Your individualized treatment plan will take into account the stage of your disease, your overall health, the unique genetic characteristics of your tumor, the side effects of the treatment, and relieving colorectal cancer symptoms.

Your care team will discuss treatment options with you and it is important to take time and consider all possible choices. It is also important to know that your chances for having the best possible outcome are highest in the hands of a multi-specialty medical team that is experienced in treating colorectal cancer. One or more of the following types of treatment will be used.

Surgery: Surgery is the main treatment method for early stage colorectal cancer when the disease is confined to the colon, rectum and adjacent lymph nodes. The most common operation is a partial colectomy, in which a piece of the colon or rectum with the tumor is removed and the ends are sewn back together. A section of normal tissue on either side of the tumor and local lymph nodes are also removed, and if there isn't enough tissue left to sew the ends together, one end is attached to the abdominal wall so that stool can empty into a bag attached outside the body. This type of surgery, called a colostomy, is much more rare than partial colectomy. Some patients with advanced stage disease (where the cancer has spread to other organs) may benefit from surgical treatment. These surgeries could include resection of parts of the liver, lung or lining of the abdomen. Chemotherapy may be used in combination with surgery or radiation.

Selecting patients for these specialized surgeries requires collaboration among a team of highly specialized colorectal experts including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and radiologists.

Surgical oncologist Patrick Sullivan, MD, describes enhanced recovery after surgery for those who have had colorectal cancer surgery.

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. Your doctor will design a treatment plan that may use one or more chemotherapy drugs with targeted agents to treat your colorectal cancer.

A chemotherapy procedure called heated intraperitoneal chemoperfusion, or HIPEC, may be used to treat advanced cancers involving the lining of the abdominal cavity such as colon cancer. HIPEC is designed to kill any remaining cancer cells once all visible disease is removed surgically.

Winship surgical oncologist Charles Staley, MD describes the HIPEC procedure.

Radiation: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy is typically used in combination with chemotherapy drugs that make the radiation more effective. Rectal cancer may be treated using external beam radiation before surgery to shrink the tumor.

Personalized medicine: In personalized medicine, doctors identify unique characteristics of tumors that make them vulnerable to known drugs so therapy can be tailored to an individual's cancer. Depending on the stage of your disease, your treating physician may perform additional genetic testing of your tumor to help identify the best personalized treatment for your cancer. Winship physicians and researchers are focused on expanding the application of personalized medicine in the management of colorectal cancer.

Immunotherapy: This type of treatment is a promising area of medicine for some patients with colorectal cancer. It uses medications to help your body's immune system recognize and enhance its ability to tackle cancer cells. At Winship, we offer immunotherapy for patients with colorectal cancer that have a specific pathological trait, called microsatellite instability, as part of standard treatment.

Clinical Trials

In addition to standard therapy, participating in clinical trials may be an option in certain cases. Clinical trials provide patients access to new medications that are being developed to treat colorectal cancer.

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Supportive Oncology Care

While delivering the highest quality medical care, we recognize the importance of the psychological and emotional aspects of living with a cancer diagnosis and of dealing with treatment. Our supportive oncology team addresses these issues in a timely manner with additional support from counselors, nurse navigators, dietitians and social service professionals.

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Your Treatment Team

Olatunji B. Alese MD

  • Medical Oncologist
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Olatunji B. Alese MD

Olatunji B. Alese MD

Ahmad H. Al-Hajj MD

  • Community Oncologist
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Ahmad H. Al-Hajj MD

Ahmad H. Al-Hajj MD

  • Dr. Al-Hajj is a community oncologist treating patients with cancer at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-1900

Karen Anderson MDiv

  • Spiritual Health Provider
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Karen Anderson MDiv

Karen Anderson MDiv

  • Rev. Anderson provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
  • Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (470) 808-2581

Rebecca Arnold LCSW, OSW-C

  • Social Worker
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Rebecca Arnold LCSW, OSW-C

Rebecca Arnold LCSW, OSW-C

Wendy Baer MD

  • Psychiatric Oncologist
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Wendy Baer MD

Wendy Baer MD

Glen Charles Balch MD, MBA, FACS

  • Colorectal Surgeon
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Glen Charles Balch MD, MBA, FACS

Glen Charles Balch MD, MBA, FACS

Tiffany Barrett MS, RD, CSO, LD

  • Nutrition Advisor
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Tiffany Barrett MS, RD, CSO, LD

Tiffany Barrett MS, RD, CSO, LD

  • Ms. Barrett leads the nutritional services team at all Winship locations providing personalized nutrition advice to patients who are undergoing cancer treatment.
  • Manager of Winship Dietitians, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-5646

Anna Bausum ND

  • Integrative Oncology Specialist
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Anna Bausum ND

Anna Bausum ND

  • Dr. Bausum supports patients with cancer by incorporating a variety of integrative medicine tools alongside patients' conventional oncology care regimens.
  • Integrative Oncology Specialist, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-0600

Whitney Bond RD, LD

  • Nutrition Advisor
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Whitney Bond RD, LD

Whitney Bond RD, LD

  • Ms. Bond offers personalized nutrition advice to optimize health throughout the stages of cancer, from diagnosis to survivorship.
  • Registered Dietitian, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-1900

Gehan R. Botrus MD, PhD

  • Medical Oncologist
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Gehan R. Botrus MD, PhD

Gehan R. Botrus MD, PhD

  • Dr. Botrus specializes in treating patients with gastrointestinal malignancies and is an active investigator in early drug development clinical trials.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-0032

Laura Brachman MD

  • Palliative Care Specialist
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Laura Brachman MD

Laura Brachman MD

  • Dr. Brachman provides patients with cancer with relief from their symptoms and helps improve their quality of life throughout their journey.
  • Assistant Medical Director, Outpatient Palliative and Supportive Care, Emory Healthcare
  • (404) 778-6448

Russell Brown LCSW

  • Social Worker
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Russell Brown LCSW

Russell Brown LCSW

  • Mr. Brown works with gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast cancer, brain cancer, gynecological, aerodigestive, and sarcoma patients at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
  • Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • (404) 686-5191

Valerie Buckley MS, CSO, RD, LD

  • Nutrition Advisor
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Valerie Buckley MS, CSO, RD, LD

Valerie Buckley MS, CSO, RD, LD

  • A Registered Dietitian, Ms. Buckley provides cancer patients who are undergoing treatment at Winship Cancer Institute with personalized nutrition advice.
  • Clinical Dietitian, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-0296

Suzy Cahn MMSc, CGC

  • Genetic Counselor
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Suzy Cahn MMSc, CGC

Suzy Cahn MMSc, CGC

Catherine Caprara Braga MSN, AGACNP-BC

  • Nurse Practitioner
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Catherine Caprara Braga MSN, AGACNP-BC

Catherine Caprara Braga MSN, AGACNP-BC

  • Ms. Caprara serves as lead nurse practitioner and co-investigator on early drug development trials in the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Unit at Winship.
  • Lead Nurse Practitioner, Phase I Unit, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-1900

Saurabh Chawla MD

  • Gastroenterologist
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Saurabh Chawla MD

Saurabh Chawla MD

  • A board certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Chawla specializes in the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary diseases and gastrointestinal malignancies.
  • Director of Endoscopy, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
  • (404) 778-3184

Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C

  • Social Worker
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Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C

Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C

Hannah H. Collins NP

  • Nurse Practitioner
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Hannah H. Collins NP

Hannah H. Collins NP

Kimberly A. Curseen MD

  • Supportive Oncologist
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Kimberly A. Curseen MD

Kimberly A. Curseen MD

  • Board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Dr. Curseen is the primary provider for the Supportive Oncology Clinic at Winship.
  • Director of Supportive and Palliative Care Outpatient Services , Emory Healthcare
  • (404) 778-6448

Maria Diab MD

  • Medical Oncologist
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Maria Diab MD

Maria Diab MD

  • Dr. Diab is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer and other gastrointestinal malignancies.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-0032

Sunil W. Dutta MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Sunil W. Dutta MD

Sunil W. Dutta MD

Frank Eady LMSW

  • Social Worker
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Frank Eady LMSW

Frank Eady LMSW

  • Mr. Eady assists genitourinary, gastrointestinal and surgical oncology patients treated at Winship.
  • Social Worker, GI/GU Cancer and Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-5976

Fabienne Ehivet MS, CGC

  • Genetic Counselor
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Fabienne Ehivet MS, CGC

Fabienne Ehivet MS, CGC

Heather G. Gatcombe MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Heather G. Gatcombe MD

Heather G. Gatcombe MD

Olumide B. Gbolahan MBBS, MSc

  • Medical Oncologist
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Olumide B. Gbolahan MBBS, MSc

Olumide B. Gbolahan MBBS, MSc

  • Dr. Gbolahan specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly biliary tract, liver and pancreatic malignancies.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-0032

Jamie M. Goldman MD

  • Community Oncologist
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Jamie M. Goldman MD

Jamie M. Goldman MD

  • Dr. Goldman practices general medical oncology and hematology with a focus on treating patients with genitourinary cancer at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-1900

Tara Hearn LMSW

  • Social Worker
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Tara Hearn LMSW

Tara Hearn LMSW

  • Ms. Hearn provides clinical social work to patients at various Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University locations.
  • Social Worker, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (470) 576-7722

Valerie Henderson MSW

  • Social Worker
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Valerie Henderson MSW

Valerie Henderson MSW

Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C

  • Nurse Practitioner
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Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C

Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C

Lisha Sheng Ho MPAS, PA-C

  • Physician Assistant
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Lisha Sheng Ho MPAS, PA-C

Lisha Sheng Ho MPAS, PA-C

Jennifer L. Jones MD

  • Colorectal Surgeon
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Jennifer L. Jones MD

Jennifer L. Jones MD

  • Dr. Jones specializes in complex laparoscopic and robotic surgery for the treatment of cancer of the colon and rectum, and hereditary colorectal cancer.
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-2656

April Jones MDiv

  • Spiritual Health Provider
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April Jones MDiv

April Jones MDiv

  • Rev. Jones provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
  • Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • (404) 686-2767

Sujata Kane MS, RD, PA-C

  • Physician Assistant
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Sujata Kane MS, RD, PA-C

Sujata Kane MS, RD, PA-C

Sandra J. Karem LCSW

  • Social Worker
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Sandra J. Karem LCSW

Sandra J. Karem LCSW

Steven Keilin MD, FASGE

  • Gastroenterologist
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Steven Keilin MD, FASGE

Steven Keilin MD, FASGE

  • An attending gastroenterologist with expertise in advanced endoscopy, Dr. Keilin works with Winship's gastrointestinal teams to deliver top cancer care.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3184

Rachel Keller MS, RD, LD

  • Nutrition Advisor
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Rachel Keller MS, RD, LD

Rachel Keller MS, RD, LD

Ashish Khanna MD

  • Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist
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Ashish Khanna MD

Ashish Khanna MD

  • Dr. Khanna focuses on the identification and treatment of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and other issues resulting from cancer and related treatments.
  • Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-1900

David A. Kooby MD, FACS

  • Surgical Oncologist
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David A. Kooby MD, FACS

David A. Kooby MD, FACS

  • Dr. Kooby is involved in multicenter clinical research and is an international leader in minimally invasive pancreatic, liver and biliary tract surgery.
  • Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-1351

Alyssa M. Krasinskas MD

  • Pathologist
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Alyssa M. Krasinskas MD

Alyssa M. Krasinskas MD

  • Dr. Krasinskas specializes in gastrointestinal, pancreatobiliary and hepatic pathology.
  • Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 712-4178

Susan K. Kunihiro MD

  • Palliative Care Specialist
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Susan K. Kunihiro MD

Susan K. Kunihiro MD

  • Dr. Kunihiro works to improve quality of life for patients with cancer, no matter the stage of illness - from initial diagnosis, during treatment, in remission or closer to end of life.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-6448

Jolinta Lin MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Jolinta Lin MD

Jolinta Lin MD

  • Dr. Lin practices general radiation oncology and specializes in the treatment of breast and gastrointestinal cancer.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3473

Shishir K. Maithel MD, FACS

  • Surgical Oncologist
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Shishir K. Maithel MD, FACS

Shishir K. Maithel MD, FACS

  • Dr. Maithel is a board certified surgeon and surgical oncologist with special interest in hepatobiliary malignancies such as liver cancer as well as cancer of the pancreas, stomach, colon, and small intestine.
  • Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-5777

Meredith C. Mason MD

  • Surgical Oncologist
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Meredith C. Mason MD

Meredith C. Mason MD

  • Dr. Mason treats tumors of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, neuroendocrine tumors, melanoma and sarcoma.
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 616-1000

Nader Massarweh MD, MPH, FACS

  • Surgical Oncologist
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Nader Massarweh MD, MPH, FACS

Nader Massarweh MD, MPH, FACS

  • Dr. Massarweh's specializes in minimally invasive approaches to the treatment of solid organ malignancies including hepatobiliary tumors and colorectal cancer.
  • Chief of Surgery, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
  • (404) 321-6111

Meredith Maxwell MD

  • Palliative Care Specialist
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Meredith Maxwell MD

Meredith Maxwell MD

  • Dr. Maxwell collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team at Winship to help patients address symptoms and improve their quality of life during their journey with cancer.
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-6448

Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C

  • Social Worker
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Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C

Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C

  • Located at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Ms. McCall works with the medical oncology teams and their patients.
  • Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 938-0918

Rebecca McConnell LCSW

  • Social Worker
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Rebecca McConnell LCSW

Rebecca McConnell LCSW

Mark McDonald MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Mark McDonald MD

Mark McDonald MD

Courtney Coursey Moreno MD

  • Radiologist
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Courtney Coursey Moreno MD

Courtney Coursey Moreno MD

Amina Naqvi MD

  • Community Oncologist
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Amina Naqvi MD

Amina Naqvi MD

  • A board certified medical oncologist, Dr. Naqvi treats patients with breast, gastrointestinal and gynecological cancer, and hematological malignancies and disorders.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-1900

Neela Natarajan MD

  • Community Oncologist
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Neela Natarajan MD

Neela Natarajan MD

  • A board certified medical oncologist, Dr. Natarajan sees patients with cancer at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-1900

Janice M. Newsome MD, FSIR

  • Interventional Radiologist
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Janice M. Newsome MD, FSIR

Janice M. Newsome MD, FSIR

  • Dr. Newsome's clinical specialties include uterine fibroid embolization, ablative and catheter-directed treatments for cancer, among others.
  • Division Director and Chief, Interventional Radiology and Image-Guided Medicine, Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • (404) 778-4747

William (Bill) O'Connell MD

  • Interventional Radiologist
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William (Bill) O'Connell MD

William (Bill) O'Connell MD

  • Dr. O'Connell specializes in minimally invasive vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology procedures.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (470) 344-4013

Michelle Park MD

  • Palliative Care Specialist
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Michelle Park MD

Michelle Park MD

  • Dr. Park helps improve quality of life for patients with cancer at any stage of their illness by addressing symptoms and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team at Winship.
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-6448

Pretesh Patel MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Pretesh Patel MD

Pretesh Patel MD

  • Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies as well as the use of high-dose rate brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy and proton therapy.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3473

Ashish B. Patel MD, MBA

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Ashish B. Patel MD, MBA

Ashish B. Patel MD, MBA

  • Dr. Patel treats patients with gynecologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, head and neck, and thoracic malignancies, and sarcoma, and specializes in brachytherapy and stereotactic body radiotherapy.
  • Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital
  • (404) 778-3473

Terrah Paul Olson MD

  • Colorectal Surgeon
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Terrah Paul Olson MD

Terrah Paul Olson MD

  • Dr. Paul Olson specializes in laparoscopic surgery and treats patients with colorectal cancer, anal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases. She also performs colorectal cancer screenings.
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-8394

Jamie Paysour MMSc, CGC

  • Genetic Counselor
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Jamie Paysour MMSc, CGC

Jamie Paysour MMSc, CGC

  • Ms. Paysour provides genetic counseling for individuals and families who are at risk for hereditary cancer.
  • Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor, Grady Memorial Hospital, Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence
  • (404) 616-1000

Caroline Peacock LCSW, MDiv

  • Spiritual Health Provider
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Caroline Peacock LCSW, MDiv

Caroline Peacock LCSW, MDiv

  • Caroline leads the Winship Spiritual Health Team in the work of offering compassionate, inclusive, supportive, evidence based care to patients, families and staff.
  • Director of Spiritual Health, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (470) 446-7844

Lindsay Pearson PA-C

  • Physician Assistant
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Lindsay Pearson PA-C

Lindsay Pearson PA-C

Natalie Brooke Peeples MD

  • Palliative Care Specialist
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Natalie Brooke Peeples MD

Natalie Brooke Peeples MD

  • A palliative care specialist, Dr. Peeples, provides care and treatments to improve quality of life for patients in any stage of their cancer journey.
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-6448

M. Yawar J. Qadri MD, PhD

  • Pain Management Specialist
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M. Yawar J. Qadri MD, PhD

M. Yawar J. Qadri MD, PhD

  • A cancer pain management expert, Dr. Qadri collaborates with oncologists at Winship to treat patients with cancer suffering from chronic pain symptoms.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 686-2410

Margaret A. Riso MD

  • Pain Management Specialist
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Margaret A. Riso MD

Margaret A. Riso MD

Brian S. Robinson MD, PhD

  • Pathologist
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Brian S. Robinson MD, PhD

Brian S. Robinson MD, PhD

  • A gastrointestinal pathologist, Dr. Robinson's clinical focus is in gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • 404-727-0988

Seth A. Rosen MD

  • Colorectal Surgeon
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Seth A. Rosen MD

Seth A. Rosen MD

  • Specializing in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Rosen treats colorectal patients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
  • Associate Professor, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-7283

Soumon Rudra MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Soumon Rudra MD

Soumon Rudra MD

Maria C. Russell MD

  • Surgical Oncologist
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Maria C. Russell MD

Maria C. Russell MD

  • A surgical expert in the care of complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary malignancies, Dr. Russell as Chief Quality Officer collaborates with Winship leadership on tracking and improving patient services and satisfaction as well as focusing on cancer outcomes.
  • Interim Chief Quality Officer, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 686-1001

Kristen Schappeler RN, BSN, OCN

  • Nurse Navigator
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Kristen Schappeler RN, BSN, OCN

Kristen Schappeler RN, BSN, OCN

Aarti Sekhar MD

  • Radiologist
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Aarti Sekhar MD

Aarti Sekhar MD

  • Dr. Sekhar specializes in image-guided interventions for the treatment of gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-9729

Virginia O. Shaffer MD

  • Colorectal Surgeon
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Virginia O. Shaffer MD

Virginia O. Shaffer MD

  • Dr. Shaffer is a surgeon based at Emory University Hospital treating patients with colorectal cancer, anal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases, and specializing in laparoscopy surgery.
  • Professor, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3648

David D. Shepard MD

  • Community Oncologist
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David D. Shepard MD

David D. Shepard MD

Vinita Singh MD, MS

  • Pain Management Specialist
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Vinita Singh MD, MS

Vinita Singh MD, MS

  • Dr. Singh collaborates with oncologists to provide state-of-the-art therapies to cancer patients suffering from pain symptoms.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 686-2410

Jesse A. Soodalter MD

  • Palliative Care Specialist
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Jesse A. Soodalter MD

Jesse A. Soodalter MD

  • A palliative care specialist, Dr. Soodalter provides specialized outpatient medical care with a focus on relief from the symptoms and stress of cancer and other illnesses.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-6448

Charles A. Staley MD

  • Surgical Oncologist
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Charles A. Staley MD

Charles A. Staley MD

  • A leading expert in the care of colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal malignancies, Dr. Staley leads the surgical oncology team at Winship.
  • Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-0210

Christine Stanislaw MS, CGC

  • Genetic Counselor
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Christine Stanislaw MS, CGC

Christine Stanislaw MS, CGC

  • Ms. Stanislaw provides genetic counseling, including risk assessment and test coordination, for individuals concerned about the possibility of hereditary cancer susceptibility.
  • Director of Genetic Counseling, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-1900

Alison Sturgill MS, RD, CSO, LD

  • Nutrition Advisor
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Alison Sturgill MS, RD, CSO, LD

Alison Sturgill MS, RD, CSO, LD

Patrick Sullivan MD, FACS

  • Colorectal Surgeon
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Patrick Sullivan MD, FACS

Patrick Sullivan MD, FACS

  • Dr. Sullivan specializes in diseases of the colon and rectum with expertise in the surgical management of primary and recurrent malignancy of the colon and rectum, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and anorectal disorders.
  • Associate Professor, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 686-2163

Srinivas Sunkara MD

  • Community Oncologist
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Srinivas Sunkara MD

Srinivas Sunkara MD

Stephen M. Szabo MD

  • Community Oncologist
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Stephen M. Szabo MD

Stephen M. Szabo MD

Ajay Tadepalli MD

  • Community Oncologist
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Ajay Tadepalli MD

Ajay Tadepalli MD

  • Dr. Tadepalli is a community oncologist treating cancer patients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and The Emory Clinic at Buford.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-1900

Amol M. Takalkar MD, MS, MBA, FACNM

  • Nuclear Radiologist
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Amol M. Takalkar MD, MS, MBA, FACNM

Amol M. Takalkar MD, MS, MBA, FACNM

  • Dr. Takalkar specializes in PET/CT probes and in targeted internal radiation therapies with therapeutic radionuclides.
  • Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-5364

Christine R. Tallo MMSc, CGC

  • Genetic Counselor
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Christine R. Tallo MMSc, CGC

Christine R. Tallo MMSc, CGC

Dallas Thompson MDiv

  • Spiritual Health Provider
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Dallas Thompson MDiv

Dallas Thompson MDiv

  • Rev. Thompson provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
  • Chaplain and Spiritual Health Fellow, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital
  • (470) 487-2457

Derek Lamont West MD, MS

  • Interventional Radiologist
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Derek Lamont West MD, MS

Derek Lamont West MD, MS

  • Dr. West is a board certified interventional radiologist specializing in the treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and other genitourinary cancers.
  • Acting Associate Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 712-7118

Field F. Willingham MD, MPH

  • Gastroenterologist
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Field F. Willingham MD, MPH

Field F. Willingham MD, MPH

  • Dr. Willingham is a leading expert in interventional and therapeutic endoscopy, seeing patients for specialized procedures from the United States and abroad.
  • Director of Endoscopy, Division of Digestive Disease, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3184

Pepper Wilson RD, LD, CSO

  • Nutrition Advisor
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Pepper Wilson RD, LD, CSO

Pepper Wilson RD, LD, CSO

Joshua H. Winer MD

  • Surgical Oncologist
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Joshua H. Winer MD

Joshua H. Winer MD

  • Dr. Winer's specialties include HIPEC, laparoscopic and robotic pancreas, liver, and gastric resections, and minimally invasive colon surgery.
  • Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-8059

Melissa Woodstock FNP-C, MSN

  • Nurse Practitioner
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Melissa Woodstock FNP-C, MSN

Melissa Woodstock FNP-C, MSN

  • Ms. Woodstock is a nurse practitioner serving the inpatient population with gastrointestinal cancers and outpatient population in medical oncology at Winship.
  • Family Nurse Practitioner, Department of Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
  • (404) 778-1900

Nan Xiang MD

  • Pain Management Specialist
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Nan Xiang MD

Nan Xiang MD

Ali J. Zarrabi MD

  • Palliative Oncologist
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Ali J. Zarrabi MD

Ali J. Zarrabi MD

  • Dr. Zarrabi provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients living with serious illness.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-6448

Wei Zheng MD, PhD

  • Pathologist
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Wei Zheng MD, PhD

Wei Zheng MD, PhD

  • Dr. Zheng specializes in gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-1900
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