Surgical Oncology

Physicians and Staff

The Surgical Oncology team specializes in removing tumors through surgery. Surgical oncologists at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stuart Greenebaum Cancer Center collaborate with other specialists in medical oncology and radiation oncology in comprehensive, multidisciplinary teams to provide evaluation and therapy for a wide range of cancers.

Nader N. Hanna, M.D., F.A.C.S. Nader Hanna, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S.
Head, Surgical Oncology, Associate Professor of Surgery
Clinical Expertise: Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary malignancies, Gastrointestinal cancer, Sarcoma, Melanoma, Breast cancer
Medical Degree: Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Residency: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (Tufts University), Boston, Surgery
Fellowship: University of Chicago, Surgical Oncology
Certification: General Surgery; Surgical Oncology
410-328-7320 / appointments
410-328-7320 / academic office


H. Richard Alexander, Jr., M.D. H. Richard Alexander, Jr., M.D.
Associate Chair for Clinical Research
Clinical Expertise: Gastrointestinal tumors including Pancreatic cancer, Colorectal cancer, primary and metastatic Liver cancer, and Endocrine malignancies
Medical Degree: Georgetown Unversity School of Medicine
Residency: Bethesda Naval Hospital, General Surgery
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology
Certification: General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
410-328-7320 / appointments
410-328-7320 / academic office


Ajay Jain, M.D. Ajay Jain , M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Clinical Expertise:Surgical management of melanoma, Breast surgery, Endocrine surgery, GI cancer surgery
Medical Degree: University of Virginia
Residency: Johns Hopkins, General Surgery
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins, Surgical Oncology
Certifications: General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
410-328-7320 / appointments
410-328-7320 / academic office


Susan B. Kesmodel, M.D.Susan B. Kesmodel, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Clinical Expertise: Melanoma, Breast cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Gastrointestinal tumors
Medical Degree: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, General Surgery
Fellowship: University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology
Certifications: General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
410-328-7320 / appointments
410-328-7320 / academic office


Other Program Participants:

The following individuals are faculty members at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and treat patients primarily at Baltimore Washington Medical Center, an affiliated hospital within the University of Maryland Medical System.


Cynthia L. Drogula, M.D., F.A.C.S.Cynthia L. Drogula, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Director, Aiello Breast Center at Baltimore Washington Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Surgery
Clinical Expertise: Breast Surgery
Medical Degree: George Washington University School of Medicine
Residency: George Washington University School of Medicine, General Surgery
Fellowship: Washington Hospital Center
Certification: Surgery


Nurse Practitioner:

Renee Gruel, C.R.N.P.
410-328-7320

Core Resources:

Genetic Counseling:

Jessica RispoliJessica Rispoli, M.G.C., C.G.C.
Certified Genetic Counselor
410-328-2294


Clinical Nutrition Services

Mindy AthasMindy Athas, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.E.
Dietitian/Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator
410-328-5462


Jenny Taylor, R.D., L.D.N., C.N.S.D.
Senior Dietitian
410-328-5462


Psychosocial Services:

Julie A. SmithJulie Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry
Special Interests: Psychosocial Oncology; Pretransplant Evaluation; Medical Crisis Counseling; Coping/Adjustment to Chronic and Terminal Illness; Grief Therapy
Medical Degree: Wayne State University
Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, Clinical Psychology
Fellowship: University of Maryland, Psychosocial Oncology, Medical Crisis Counseling
410-328-6553 / appointments
410-328-6091 / academic office


This page was last updated on: April 30, 2008.

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