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Surgical Oncology Faculty Practice Associates
New York, NY
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Bio
Dr. Sarpel is the author of several articles and book chapters in the field of surgical oncology. She was recently awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute to study disparities in cancer. The story of Dr. Sarpel and one of her patients was featured in the book "Twelve Patients."
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
47 Answers
5 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Umut Sarpel answered
20 years experience Surgical Oncology
Resect and reconnect: The head of the pancreas, the duodenum, and the bile duct are all tightly connected structures, so that if one of those organs needs to be resected - ... Read More
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3 thanks
A 68-year-old male asked:
Dr. Umut Sarpel answered
20 years experience Surgical Oncology
Not helpful: Liver function tests are not a reflection of whether a tumor is cancerous. In fact, someone could have several cancerous liver tumors and have comple ... Read More
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3 thanks
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Umut Sarpel answered
20 years experience Surgical Oncology
Risk factors: Unfortunately liver cancer can arise in very young patients. The most common reason is a chronic hepatitis b infection seen in individuals born in hig ... Read More
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4 thanks
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Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Recommendations
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Thank you notes
Sep 16, 2013
He provides thoughtful answers.
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sarpel is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Sarpel is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! had h pylori for 1.5 years, what r my chanes for stomach cancer.
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This saved my life. Thank You! indication for right and left hemocolectomy
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Residency
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
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