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Robert C. G. Martin, II, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology
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Dr. Martin is Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery,
at the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine. Dr. Martin is an Associate Professor
of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Martin has been a leader in multidisciplinary cancer patient care and is responsible
for many advances at the University of Louisville. He has been instrumental in assuring
that the most advanced treatments for esophageal, gastric, and pancreatic cancers
are available in Louisville.
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These treatments involve advanced surgical techniques that are not performed elsewhere
in the region and are focused on improving cancer patient quality of life. The success
of these programs derives from a multidisciplinary team approach to cancer patient
care and open communication with referring physicians.
His research includes leading-edge clinical trials in esophageal cancer, liver therapies
and blood transfusion medicine. Under Dr. Martin’s leadership, the Division has
established the only Microwave Ablation Center in the region and the only Drug Eluting
Bead Treatment Center for liver tumors in the region.
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