"Surgical Oncology" refers to surgery for cancer. As board certified general surgeons, we are trained in nearly all major organ resections for cancer.

In addition, we are aware of the options for chemotherapy and radiation therapy and whether they should be given before or after the operation. We work closely with medical and radiation oncologists to provide you with optimal care.

Our surgical group has made a significant contribution to cancer care at Highland Park Hospital, through our involvement on the cancer committee and at the weekly tumor conferences.

We admit, there are some cases which require services that we do not offer, and we readily refer those patients to someone whom we feel is the local expert on the subject. However, most surgery for cancer is well within our expertise, and can be performed safely at Highland Park Hospital.

Much of the multidisciplinary care of these patients revolves around chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Our oncologists are on the forefront of clinical trials for chemotherapy, and we are the only hospital in Lake County participating in The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a combined effort linking the nation's prestigious cancer centers and teaching hospitals.

Furthermore, we work closely with the physicians at the Kellogg Cancer Care Center on the campus of Highland Park Hospital, which links our cancer care with that of Evanston Hospital. There is no reason why you should not have your cancer surgery performed at Highland Park Hospital.