Dr. Charles Staley joined the Emory faculty in 1995 after completing his surgical oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. His clinical practice focuses on surgical treatment of stomach, esophageal, appendiceal, colorectal, and peritoneal surface malignancies. His research focuses on translational studies and novel clinical trials in gastrointestinal cancers. He has investigated gene therapy for metastatic colon cancer, radiofrequency ablation with intra-arterial chemotherapy for patients with colorectal liver metastases, and neoadjuvant chemoradiation with the goal of maximizing sphincter preservation in the treatment of rectal cancer. His current investigations include exploring methods of using nanotechnology to diagnose and treat pancreatic and breast cancer with such colleagues as Dr. Lily Yang.
Dr. Staley coordinates national efforts for clinical cancer research as a principle investigator for clinical trials for the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; as chair of the Vizient UHC Cancer Center Network Steering Committee, which oversees a national network of approximately 125 cancer centers nationally; and as co-principal investigator of the Winship Cancer Institute location of the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN). The NCTN serves as the NCI's primary infrastructure for conducting phase II and phase III cancer clinical trials.
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Holland M. Ware Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery
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Dr Staley and Dr Silverman went above and beyond my expectations. Im so grateful to them
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03/20/2025
Restored our trust in healthcare for elderly !!
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03/05/2025
Dr. Staley and I were on the actual same track in determining that my case was indeed very different and warranted further study before choosing the correct plan.
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02/27/2025
Appreciate Dr.Staley's bedside manner and expertise.
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01/14/2025
I love Dr. Staley he operated on me when I was 24 I had whipple I am now 49 I have great respect for him.
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12/10/2024
Being ny first surgery I was able to understand all that I was going to experience
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12/03/2024
Dr Staley was absolutely amazing. He provided my test results very professionally! He described a treatment plan and included my wishes! I absolutely love him and I would and have recommended him to my colleagues.
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11/19/2024
Dr Staley and all the staff is wonderful!
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11/13/2024
Good educating on matter.
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11/05/2024
Dr. Staley is wonderful. I feel so fortunate to be in his care
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11/05/2024
Dr Charles Staley is my oncologist. He saved my life. At UAB I was told I had 3 months to live in early 2020. Thanks to dr Staley I am still here and got clear scans yesterday. He is a remarkable doctor, a compassionate person and I am so grateful and thankful I found him. HE IS THE BEST!!!
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11/05/2024
Since Dr Stanley himself did not spend very much time with me I really didn't get to know him very well with this appointment
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10/16/2024
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10/01/2024
Perfect
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09/26/2024
I came to the Winship Clinic five years ago because of Dr. Staley's reputation; his "down-to-earth" manner and wealth of knowledge were exactly what I needed. I truly was blessed to meet this kind provider whose positivity was encouraging. I am so lucky that all of my scans were clean, and I have "graduated" from Dr. Staley's care!
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09/24/2024
Really appreciated Dr. Staley. Came to Emory for a second opinion and Dr. Staley was very knowledgeable, personable, and helpful
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09/12/2024
Dr.Stanley was very PROFESSIONAL and KNOWLEDGEABLE of the treatment.
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06/20/2024
The doctor was very short in the visit and didn't spend much time explaining things. Did ask if we had questions but didn't really explain much about the next steps besides saying I needed two tests done before the surgery. Nothing on if I would need to come in after the tests to go over results or what all the surgery would entail on his end of things.
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06/19/2024
Took extra care to restate and confirm the specific issue and examine me thoroughly
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05/22/2024
Dr. Staley is the best!
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05/21/2024
Dr Staley and his team are amazing! They have great bedside manor and treat patients with care and concern. They were through in explaining my pathology report and what the next steps were in my treatment. Since I live in Birmingham he arranged for me to see a Dr at UAB to discuss chemo options. The next morning I received a cash from UAB with an appointment set up with a former Dr from Emory who is now at UAB