Dr. Anton J. Bilchik

Dr. Anton J. Bilchik, MD, is a leading expert in surgical oncology, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and Saint John’s Cancer Institute. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, completed a general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and pursued fellowship training in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal surgery at the National Cancer Institute. Board-certified in Surgery with advanced subspecialty certification in surgical oncology, he practices at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. With decades of experience, Dr. Bilchik provides expert surgical care for complex cancers of the colon, rectum, pancreas, liver, and peritoneum, utilizing both open and minimally invasive techniques in his in-office and hospital practice.

He is renowned for his leadership in oncologic surgery and lymphatic disease treatment. He directs the lymphatic-integrated surgical program and offers novel procedures for mesothelioma, peritoneal carcinomatoses, and lymphatic tumors. His surgical expertise includes complex resections such as cytoreductive surgery, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and advanced robotic and laparoscopic approaches. Dr. Bilchik leads or participates in pioneering clinical trials evaluating new surgical protocols and post-operative therapies aimed at improving survival and reducing morbidity among patients with advanced gastrointestinal and lymphatic malignancies.

His extensive scholarly contributions include publishing more than 250 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and clinical reviews that have shaped both surgical oncology and lymphatic surgery. He holds professorships and leadership roles within institutional tumor boards and surgical committees, and has earned multiple clinical service and teaching awards for excellence in patient outcomes and surgical innovation. Through his dedication to complex surgical techniques, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship of surgical trainees, Dr. Bilchik is regarded as a top expert in gastrointestinal and lymphatic surgical oncology.