David J Bentrem, MD
Professor of Surgery (Surgical Oncology) and Medical Social Sciences
Focus of Work
Bio
My primary clinical focus is on the treatment of GI malignancy. My research interests are in translational efforts in GI oncology. I am the head of the pancreas cancer tissue bank and NU pancreas cancer database.
Academic Focus
My research interests are in translational efforts in GI oncology. I am the head of the pancreas cancer tissue bank and NU pancreas cancer database. In addition, we study quality measures for cancer surgery.
Clinical Focus
My primary clinical focus is on the treatment of GI malignancy. Our team focuses on the surgical treatment of pancreatic, liver, bile duct, neuroendocrine tumors and gastric cancers.
Keywords
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Pancreatic CancerDigestive Cancer (esophagus, stomach, colon, and rectum)Liver CancerCancer BiologyMinimally Invasive Surgery
Education and Certification
- MD: University of Virginia (1996)
- Residency: Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Northwestern Memorial Hospital) (2003)
- Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (2005)
- Board Certification: Surgery
Contact
312-695-2534
NMH/Arkes Family Pavilion Suite 650
676 N Saint Clair
Chicago IL 60611