Dr. Umut Sarpel

Dr. Umut Sarpel, MD, MSc, is a widely regarded surgical oncologist specializing in hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal, and peritoneal surface malignancies. She serves as Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and is a key member of the multidisciplinary cancer care team at Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians. Dr. Sarpel earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, completed her residency in general surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and went on to complete fellowship training in complex general surgical oncology. She also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Board-certified in General Surgery and a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology, Dr. Sarpel is widely regarded for her expertise in treating complex abdominal cancers with precision and compassion.

A leader in multidisciplinary cancer care, Dr. Sarpel specializes in the surgical management of cancers of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, small bowel, and peritoneum. She has extensive experience performing advanced procedures such as cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. Her research has focused on disparities in cancer care, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma, and she has received funding from the National Cancer Institute to support her investigations. Dr. Sarpel has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents her work at national surgical and oncology conferences.

In addition to her clinical and research accomplishments, Dr. Sarpel is a passionate educator and mentor. She has been recognized for her teaching contributions to surgical trainees and has served in various academic leadership roles. She is actively involved in surgical education and curriculum development, and continues to mentor the next generation of surgical oncologists. Dr. Sarpel is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Society of Surgical Oncology and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Through her commitment to surgical innovation, patient-centered care, and academic leadership, Dr. Umut Sarpel continues to advance the field of surgical oncology and improve the lives of patients with complex cancers.