Surgical Oncology

Surgical oncologists are doctors who treat cancer with surgery. They take care of many different types of cancer, including those in the stomach, liver, bile ducts, pancreas, colon and rectum, skin, and soft tissues. You might need surgery to remove a tumor, help diagnose cancer, or to relieve symptoms (called palliative surgery). Sometimes, surgery is also done to rebuild a body part after cancer treatment with skin flaps or breast reconstruction.

At Presbyterian Cancer Care, we offer both hospital (inpatient) and outpatient services for people with all types of cancer. Our surgeons are a key part of your care team and work closely with other specialists to create a treatment plan that based on your unique needs.

Every week, our team holds special meetings called tumor boards. During these meetings, a group of experts—including breast surgeons, cancer doctors, radiation doctors, pathologists, radiologists, and more—come together to talk about each patient’s case and make a plan that’s right for them.

We also have a caring support team to help you and your family. This includes nurse navigators, social workers, mental health specialists, nutritionists, palliative care providers, physical and occupational therapists, and financial advocates.

Conditions Treated

A few common conditions treated include but are not limited to:

• Breast cancer

• Colorectal or gastrointestinal cancers

• Endocrine and thyroid cancers

• Head and neck cancers

• Lung and esophageal cancer

• Ovarian cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Sarcomas

• Skin cancer and melanoma

• Uterine cancer

Testing & Treatment Options

A few common tests and treatments include but are not limited to:

• Biopsies

• Breast reconstruction

• Colostomy and reversal of colostomy

• Hysterectomy

• Lung surgeries, including lobectomy, wedge resection or pneumonectomy

• Mastectomies

• Melanoma excision

• Oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries)

• Prostatectomy

• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

• Tumor debulking and removal

Our Providers

Our surgical oncology team provides inpatient and outpatient services, while working with a strong team of support staff to provide you a wide variety of diagnostic care, treatment and advocate services.

CLINICS & FACILITIES

General Surgery in Albuquerque at Presbyterian Hospital General Surgery in Rio Rancho at Rust Medical Center

Related Services / Programs

Infusion Services Palliative Care Cancer Care Surgery Urology Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

The Presbyterian cancer program holds the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer.