surgical oncology specialty at UC Davis

Our surgical oncologists work closely with doctors from other cancer specialties to provide a full range of treatments and expertise.

Specialized team of surgeons

As a patient you can be assured that your surgical care will be:

  • Planned by a team of cancer specialists who may include radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, plastic surgeons and others working together to develop the most effective treatment approach
  • Comprehensive from the point of diagnosis through treatment
  • Based on the most robust and current scientific knowledge of the disease and its surgical applications
  • Appropriate for the diagnosis after full consideration of both risks and benefits
  • Continued with regular follow-up visits after your surgery is completed

Surgical oncology by cancer type

Surgical Oncology at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center treats patients with a wide variety of malignant and benign tumors.


Your surgical oncology team

When you choose UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center you will have access to highly skilled, board-certified surgeons recognized nationally for their specialized training and expertise in treating your specific type of cancer and for their important contributions to cancer research.

Michael Campbell, M.D.
Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology

Robert Canter, M.D.
Chief of Surgical Oncology
Professor of Surgery

Cameron Gaskill, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor

Claire Graves, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Candice A. Sauder, M.D., M.Ed.
Assistant Professor of Surgery

Nandini Gandhi, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Vision Science
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Jennifer Li, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Vision Science
Corneal Disease and Surgery

Lily Lin, M.D.
Associate Professor
Director of Ophthalmic Plastic and Orbital Surgery Service

Mark J. Mannis, M.D.
Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Vision Science
Corneal Disease and Surgery

Susanna S. Park, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology and Vision Science
Vitreo-Retinal Disease and Surgery

Ivan R. Schwab, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Vision Science
Corneal Disease and Surgery
Director of Cornea and External Disease Service

Glenn Yiu, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Vitreoretinal Specialist

Rebecca Ann Brooks, M.D.
Associate Professor

Hui (Amy) Chen, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Vanessa Kennedy, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Gynecologic Oncology

Gary S. Leiserowitz, M.D.
Professor and Chief of Gynecologic Oncology
Fellowship Director, Gynecologic Oncology

Rachel Ruskin, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Gynecologic Oncology

Orwa Aboud, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Orin Bloch, M.D., FAANS
Associate Professor

Kiarash Shahlaie, M.D, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery

R. Lor Randall, M.D., FACS
Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
The David Linn Endowed Chair for Orthopaedic Surgery

Steven W. Thorpe, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Arnaud F. Bewley, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery

Andrew Birkeland, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology

Lisa M. Brown, M.D., M.A.S.
Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery

David Tom Cooke, M.D., FACS 
Professor and Founding Chief, Division of General Thoracic Surgery
Task-Force Chair, Comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Program

Marc Dall'Era, M.D.
Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Urologic Surgery