Dr. T. Peter Kingham

Dr. T. Peter Kingham, MD, MS, is a highly regarded surgical oncologist with deep expertise in cancers of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. He is an Attending Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and serves as Director of Global Cancer Disparity Initiatives. Dr. Kingham earned his medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine, completed his general surgery residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and underwent fellowship training in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He is board-certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Kingham is recognized for his leadership in minimally invasive and robotic techniques for hepatopancreatobiliary malignancies, as well as his research in improving surgical outcomes and access to care in low-resource settings. His clinical focus includes complex procedures such as liver and pancreas resections, and his research includes international collaborations studying cancer biology and disparities in care. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has led initiatives aimed at identifying and overcoming barriers to effective cancer treatment worldwide.

In addition to his clinical and research efforts, Dr. Kingham plays a key role in global oncology education and capacity building. He co-leads several international partnerships, mentoring surgeons and fostering cancer care infrastructure in underserved regions. Through his commitment to surgical innovation, global health, and equitable cancer treatment, Dr. Kingham continues to advance the field of surgical oncology on both local and global levels.