Your Neuroendocrine Tumor Specialists

The neuroendocrine tumor specialists at Moffitt Cancer Center have the highly focused expertise necessary to understand and treat neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal system. Our high level of specialization is important because these relatively rare tumors behave – and must be managed – differently than other types of tumors. Moffitt has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating all types of cancer, including very rare and complex neuroendocrine tumors. As a result, our patient outcomes and quality of life consistently exceed the national averages, and we have helped thousands of patients win their battles against cancer.

The multispecialty tumor board of experts in Moffitt’s Gastrointestinal Oncology Program is made up of a variety of neuroendocrine tumor specialists, each of whom focuses on a specific aspect of cancer treatment or support. Our team includes:

• Gastrointestinal cancer surgeons
• Medical oncologists
• Gastroenterologists
• Endocrinologists
• Radiation oncologists
• Radiologists
• Endoscopy technicians
• Pathologists
• Interventional radiologists 
• Nuclear medicine specialists

With a commitment to treating people, rather than just conditions, the neuroendocrine tumor specialists at Moffitt emphasize patient education and communication. Because we firmly believe that informed individuals make the best treatment decisions, we encourage questions at any time. Our supportive care specialists also offer a variety of services designed to help each patient have the best possible quality of life both during and after treatment.

As a highly regarded leader in cancer research and treatment, Moffitt has established a robust clinical trials program, which provides our patients with unique opportunities to access newly discovered options as soon as they become available. In fact, many of our patients are among the first in the nation to benefit from promising new therapies.

By consistently meeting the rigorous standards set by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Moffitt has earned the NCI’s Comprehensive Cancer Center designation. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our groundbreaking research and ongoing commitment to bettering the lives of all current and future cancer patients.

To speak with one of the experienced neuroendocrine tumor specialists at Moffitt Cancer Center, call 1-888-663-3488 to schedule an appointment or complete a new patient registration form online.

Your Neuroendocrine Tumor Specialists Team

Medical Oncology

Martine Extermann, MD, PhD

Sub Specialty:
Medical Oncology

Program:
Senior Adult Oncology

Tiago Biachi de Castria, MD, PhD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Iman Imanirad, MD

Sub Specialty:
Hematology Medical Oncology

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Richard Kim, MD

Sub Specialty:
Medical Oncology

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Dae Won Kim, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Rutika Mehta, MD, MPH

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Jonathan Strosberg, MD

Sub Specialty:
Medical Oncology Hematology

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Kirsten Blue, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Tai Hutchinson, APRN

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Emily Kelbert

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Kara Miller, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Tiffany Valone, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Surgery

Jason Fleming, MD, FACS

Department Chair

Sub Specialty:
General Surgery

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Daniel Anaya Saenz, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Jason Denbo, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Sophie Dessureault, MD, PhD

Sub Specialty:
General Surgery

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Sean Dineen, MD

Sub Specialty:
Complex General Surgical Oncology General Surgery

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Seth Felder, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Pamela Hodul, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Mokenge Malafa, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Jose Pimiento, MD, FACS

Sub Specialty:
General Surgery

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Benjamin Powers, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Julian Sanchez, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Andrew Sinnamon, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Amalia Stefanou, MD

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Melissa Adams, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Hansel Baez, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Heather Chastain, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Alicia Chin, APRN

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Danielle Laskowitz, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Amanda Persaud, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Gastroenterology

Aamir Dam, MD

Sub Specialty:
Gastroenterology

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Mark Friedman, MD

Sub Specialty:
Gastroenterology

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Shaffer Mok, MD, MBS

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Luis Pena, MD, FACG, AGAF

Sub Specialty:
Gastroenterology

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Candice Hallmon, APRN

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Cassandra Miranda, APRN

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Christopher Ray, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Sarah Zhu, PA-C

Program:
Gastrointestinal Oncology

Thoracic Surgery

Jacques Fontaine, MD

Sub Specialty:
General Surgery

Program:
Thoracic Oncology

Interventional Radiology

Junsung Choi, MD

Sub Specialty:
Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Program:
Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Ghassan El-Haddad, MD

Program:
Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Bela Kis, MD, PhD

Program:
Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Nainesh Parikh, MD, MBA

Sub Specialty:
Diagnostic Radiology Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Program:
Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Pathology

Barbara Centeno, MD

Sub Specialty:
Cytopathology

Program:
Pathology

Masoumeh Ghayouri, MD

Program:
Pathology

Kun Jiang, MD, PhD

Program:
Pathology

Gregory Lauwers, MD

Program:
Pathology