When you come to Rutgers Cancer Institute for treatment of a gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, you have a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to your care and wellbeing. To request an appointment, call 844-CANCERNJ.
Our GI cancer specialists perform the newest and most effective practices for diagnosing and treating pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, retroperitoneum, and other intra-abdominal organs.
The Gastrointestinal Oncology Program’s care team includes surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, advanced practice nurses, and oncology nurse navigators who work together to ensure that the best long-term outcome for each patient is achieved with a comprehensive, coordinated, and individualized approach. Through weekly review of patient cases and close collaboration with researchers, we offer the full spectrum of therapies and advanced treatment options including cytoreductive surgery, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), precision medicine, immunotherapy, and novel treatment approaches through clinical trials.
Our physicians see patients at our New Brunswick location as well as at several RWJBarnabas Health facilities across the state.
Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, earned several High Performing ratings in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals survey, including for colon cancer surgery.
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Your Gastrointestinal Oncology Team
- Chief Surgical Officer,
- Chief, Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute;
- System Director of Surgical Oncology, RWJBarnabas Health;
- Regional Director of Surgery for Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBH Facility
- Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon
- Surgical Oncologist
- Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, and Section of Gastrointestinal Oncology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Surgical Oncologist
- Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology,
- and Section of Gastrointestinal Oncology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Chief, Colorectal Surgery
- Director of Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Surgical Oncologist
- Chief Strategic Excellence and Engagement Officer
- Associate Director of Strategic Excellence and Engagement
- Surgical Oncologist
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Associate Professor of Health, Behavior and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health
- Associate Chief Surgical Officer, System Integration and Quality
- Director of Surgical Oncology, Northern Region, RWJBarnabas Health | Rutgers Cancer Institute
- Chief of Surgical Oncology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Surgical Oncologist
- Colorectal Surgeon, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Colorectal Surgeon
- Medical Staff President, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
- Professor of Surgery; Vice Chair of Education, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Distinguished Professor of Medicine
- Associate Director for Clinical Research and Director, GI Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute
- Director of Oncology Research, RWJBarnabas Health
- Medical Oncologist
- Medical Oncologist
- Associate Program Director, GI Medical Oncology
- Medical Oncologist
- Medical Oncologist
- Medical Oncology Director for Hepatobiliary Cancer, RWJBarnabas Health
- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Radiation Oncologist
- Assistant Professor, Division of Clinical Radiation Oncology
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Radiation Oncologist
- Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Division of Clinical Radiation Oncology,
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Director of Brachytherapy, Department of Radiation Oncology
- Associate Director for Faculty Affairs and Development
- Vice Chair of Clinical Research & Faculty Development
- Clinical Chief, Radiation Oncology at RWJUH/Rutgers Cancer Institute
- Radiation Oncologist
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Advanced Practice Provider
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Inpatient Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
- Advanced Practice Provider
- Physician Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Social Worker
- Oncology Nurse Navigator
- Chief of Cancer Survivorship, Rutgers Cancer Institute and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Staff Nurse
- Social Worker
Articles and Press
What Women Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Learn more about the risks, signs, and importance of early detection of colorectal cancer for women. Dr. Brendan Scully shares more.
Study Results: Exploring Gastric Cancer Risk Through Oral Microbiomes
A new study has found that the bacteria in our mouths might offer valuable insights for early detection of gastric cancer. Lead author of the study, Haejin In, MD, MPH, MBA, FACS, FSSO, along Brijesh Rana, BDS, MS, share more about the findings published recently in Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Exploring Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
Despite health systems placing stronger emphasis on making preventive care accessible and equitable, significant disparities persist among some racial and ethnic groups.
Insights into the Growing Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
Incidences of colorectal cancer in young people (those between their mid-20s and late 50s) has more than doubled since the 1990s.
First in State Offering Novel Form of Liver Cancer Treatment
RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute have joined a select number of institutions nationwide that offer a specialized chemotherapy delivery system called hepatic artery infusion (HAI) therapy for patients with liver tumors.
Stomach Cancer is disproportionately impacting the Hispanic-American Community
Explore the facts, the risks, and the barriers to care surrounding stomach cancer in the Hispanic-American community.
Artificial Intelligence May Detect Earliest Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, in partnership with EON health, has pioneered one of the first cloud-based data management platforms in the nation to identify, track and monitor patients with pancreatic cysts.
Why is Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Younger People?
Discover the latest statistics on colorectal cancer and learn how age impacts your risk of developing this condition.
45 is the New 50 for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Updated guidelines for colorectal screening consider the benefits of early detection and treatment for adults with no personal history or increased risk of the disease.