Joel M. Baumgartner, MD is a highly skilled surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including peritoneal mesothelioma and peritoneal carcinomatosis. With expertise in the chemo bath or hyperthermic heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) technique, Dr. Baumgartner performs surgical resection of tumors followed by heated chemotherapy circulation throughout the abdomen, providing a targeted and effective treatment option. He also offers wide local excision of melanoma tumors, sentinel lymph node biopsies, and lymph node dissections. As an assistant professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Baumgartner is actively involved in clinical trials and research in the field of surgical oncology, HIPEC, melanoma, and immunotherapy.
Dr. Baumgartner completed his medical training at Indiana University School of Medicine and his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board certified in general surgery and is a member of prestigious medical societies such as the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. With a commitment to providing personalized and comprehensive cancer care, Dr. Baumgartner is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients through innovative treatments and ongoing research.
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