Dr. Philip B. Paty, MD, is a leading surgical oncologist specializing in colorectal malignancies. He serves as Attending Surgeon and holds the Talcott Chair in Clinical Excellence at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he has played a pivotal role in advancing surgical innovation in the management of colon and rectal cancers. Dr. Paty earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He went on to complete fellowship training in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where he has remained a core member of the colorectal service.
Why they are a top doctor
Research papers · PubMed
236
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Cited by other doctors
33.6k
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Known for
Laparoscopic surgery and preserving bowel, bladder, and sexual function
The distinction that sets them apart from other colorectal surgeons.
Background
Education
Medical school: Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency: General Surgery, University of California San Francisco
Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board certification: Surgery
Awards
Talcott Chair for Clinical Excellence, MSK
Career Development Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Memberships and affiliations
Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Surgery, MSK