I am a colon and rectal surgeon with a clinical interest in treating patients with colorectal malignancies or inflammatory bowel disease. My basic and translational research laboratory is focused in understanding how intestinal bacteria, influenced by surgery can effect surgical and oncological outcomes.
New Jersey Medical School
Newark NJ
MD - Medicine
University of Chicago
Chicago IL
Residency - General Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Rochester MN
Fellowship - Colon and Rectal Surgery
Risk of Recurrence Following Curative Colon Cancer Surgery: A Single Institution Experience.
Risk of Recurrence Following Curative Colon Cancer Surgery: A Single Institution Experience. J Surg Res. 2026 Jul 20; 326:399-407.
PMID: 42475760
A virulent bacterial signature is associated with the development of recurrence following colorectal cancer surgery.
A virulent bacterial signature is associated with the development of recurrence following colorectal cancer surgery. Nat Commun. 2026 Jul 06; 17(1).
PMID: 42409829
End-to-Side Ileocolonic Anastomosis After Ileocecectomy for Crohn's Disease Is a Safe Option With Low Recurrence.
End-to-Side Ileocolonic Anastomosis After Ileocecectomy for Crohn's Disease Is a Safe Option With Low Recurrence. Dis Colon Rectum. 2026 Sep 01; 69(9):2283-2290.
PMID: 42302313
Pelvic MRI Following Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer Poorly Predicts a Complete Clinical Response.
Pelvic MRI Following Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer Poorly Predicts a Complete Clinical Response. J Surg Oncol. 2026 Jun; 133(8):1016-1022.
PMID: 41987351
Residing in a Food Desert Is Associated With the Development of Colon Cancer Recurrence Following Surgical Resection.
Residing in a Food Desert Is Associated With the Development of Colon Cancer Recurrence Following Surgical Resection. Ann Surg. 2026 Jul 01; 284(1):223-226.
PMID: 41943209
The impact of the microbiome on colorectal cancer recurrence after resection.
The impact of the microbiome on colorectal cancer recurrence after resection. J Gastrointest Surg. 2026 Jul; 30(7):102360.
PMID: 41651403
The Microbiome and Surgery: A New Frontier.
The Microbiome and Surgery: A New Frontier. Surg Clin North Am. 2025 Oct; 105(5):xi-xii.
PMID: 41077440
The Microbiome's Role in Driving Anastomotic Leak and Cancer Recurrence Following Colorectal Surgery.
The Microbiome's Role in Driving Anastomotic Leak and Cancer Recurrence Following Colorectal Surgery. Surg Clin North Am. 2025 Oct; 105(5):953-964.
PMID: 41077437
High-fat diet driven post-operative colon cancer recurrence is dependent upon genetic susceptibility to deoxycholic acid.
High-fat diet driven post-operative colon cancer recurrence is dependent upon genetic susceptibility to deoxycholic acid. Cancer Lett. 2025 Oct 28; 631:217943.
PMID: 40706745
Treatment at Academic Facilities Is Associated With Improved Survival in Late-Stage Colonic Neuroendocrine Tumors.
Treatment at Academic Facilities Is Associated With Improved Survival in Late-Stage Colonic Neuroendocrine Tumors. J Surg Res. 2025 06; 310:111-121.
PMID: 40279914