Upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers affect the esophagus, stomach, liver, biliary tract and pancreas. Many patients require the care of several specialties for a specific condition at the same time. The coordination of care and time commitment of having multiple appointments can be difficult for some people to manage. Multiple specialists provide services at our multidisciplinary clinic so patients have access to the expertise available from Norton Healthcare in one place.

Multidisciplinary clinics are designed to combine several specialties into one visit, creating a convenient way to manage your care. Our diverse team includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, interventional radiologists, an interventional gastroenterologist, pathologists, radiologists, researchers, geneticists and dietitians. These specialists work together to create a coordinated plan for you, including treatment, care and follow-up.

Our services include:

• Basic screening
• Diagnostic testing
• Patient navigators
• Genetics counseling
• Nutrition guidance and education
• A range of technologies to provide surgical and therapeutic treatments
• Treatments including radiation, medication and Remicade infusion
• Medical oncology expertise, including investigational treatments
• Consultation, evaluation and second opinions
• Endoscopic procedures, such as upper GI endoscopy

Benefits

A multidisciplinary clinic lets you have multiple appointments with specialists in one place, sometimes on the same day. Your care team works together, sharing information and treatment plans. This collaborative approach allows us to offer you 360 degrees of care.