Gastrointestinal Cancer Center

The Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center is redefining cancer care. By leveraging the collective expertise of our gastrointestinal (GI) cancer experts, we aim to deliver a standard of care unmatched by our competitors. Our goal is to become a top destination for people with GI cancers and those with an elevated risk of developing one.

The Gastrointestinal Cancer Center is part of a sweeping effort by NYU Langone Health to deliver personalized, multidisciplinary care informed by pioneering research. As a hub for innovation, our center brings scientific discoveries to the bedside and integrates access to robust clinical trials, ensuring that you and your family benefit from novel diagnostics and therapies.

Unlike traditional centers, we also focus on early intervention. Our goal is to identify precancerous and high-risk GI conditions and provide personalized treatment—before cancer develops.

Gastrointestinal Cancers and Related Conditions We Treat

The Gastrointestinal Cancer Center unites our clinicians and researchers across a wide range of GI cancers and related conditions.

Our areas of expertise include the following:

• pancreatic cancer
• liver cancer
• colorectal cancer
• stomach cancer
• esophageal cancer
• bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
• gallbladder cancer
• small intestine cancer
• hereditary and early onset GI cancers
• pancreatic cysts
• Barrett’s esophagus

Our Approach to GI Cancer Care

Experts at Perlmutter Cancer Center provide evidence-based care to people who have GI cancers or precancerous conditions. Depending on your diagnosis, you might see our specialists in colon, rectal, or stomach cancer. We can help you find a gastrointestinal cancer doctor and schedule an appointment online.

Or you can consult one of our specialty programs or centers:

• Early Onset Cancer Program
• Esophageal Cancer Program
• High-Risk Cancer Genetics Program
• Liver Tumor Program
• Pancreatic Disease Program

The Gastrointestinal Cancer Center works with our clinicians and researchers to assure the best possible outcomes and quality of life for every person undergoing treatment. Our team approach results in an unparalleled patient-care experience.

Here’s what you can expect:

Multidisciplinary Care

Our specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology, gastroenterology, hepatology, radiation oncology, radiology, and pathology work together to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to your needs.

Seamless Care Coordination

From initial consultations to follow-up appointments, our collaborative approach ensures smooth transitions between care providers, ensuring accessible care.

Research Integration

Experts with the Center for Molecular Oncology, part of Perlmutter Cancer Center, profile each GI cancer to match people with the most effective treatment, tailored to their individual needs. Our team of oncologists also conducts posttreatment monitoring to quickly detect and treat any cancer recurrence.

In addition, members of the GI team are developing new, minimally invasive biomarkers to detect GI cancers at an early stage and predict their response to treatment. This will improve how we choose treatments for each patient.

Clinical Trials

We actively recruit for research studies and clinical trials to develop new diagnostic tools and treatments. Your doctor can help you decide if a clinical trial is right for you. If you need assistance finding a study or have questions about our trials, you may reach us through our contact form.

Prevention

We are committed to addressing GI conditions before they become cancer, along with early diagnosis and lifestyle interventions. Doctors at our Pancreatic Disease Program, for example, perform advanced endoscopic and surgical procedures to prevent precancerous cysts from progressing to cancer. Similarly, our Liver Tumor Program team aggressively treats benign liver tumors at high risk of becoming malignant.

Screening for Gastrointestinal Cancer

Our team is committed to identifying GI cancers and precancerous GI conditions as early as possible to ensure better treatment outcomes. When GI cancer is suspected, or if you are at an elevated risk of developing such a cancer, your primary care doctor or gastroenterologist can help you schedule appropriate testing.

In addition, our Risk Evaluation, Assessment, and Care for Hereditary (REACH) Cancer Surveillance Program offers ongoing screening for people at higher risk of developing various cancers due to inherited genetic changes.

Support Services

From diagnosis through survivorship, Perlmutter Cancer Center offers services to help people who are dealing with GI cancers and related conditions.

Your doctor can make referrals to one or more of our services, including the following:

• integrative health
• nutrition services
• oncology rehabilitation
• social work services and support groups
• supportive care, including pain management
• survivorship

Our Leadership

As director of the GI Cancer Center, Manuel Hidalgo Medina, MD, is redefining what world-class care for GI cancer looks like.