Dr. William R. Jarnagin

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Jarnagin is a surgical oncologist at MSKCC and a Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed his medical degree at Rush Medical College and his residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Board-certified in Surgery, Dr. Jarnagin is an accomplished researcher and educator, authoring numerous publications and mentoring surgical trainees.

Education

  • Medical School: Rush Medical College
  • Residency: General Surgery at University of California, San Francisco
  • Board Certification: Surgery

Awards

  • Seymour I. Schwartz Lecture Award from the American College of Surgeons
  • James Ewing Medal from the Society of Surgical Oncology
  • NCI Outstanding Investigator Award

Professional Memberships and Affiliation

  • Seymour I. Schwartz Lecture Award from the American College of Surgeons
  • James Ewing Medal from the Society of Surgical Oncology
  • NCI Outstanding Investigator Award

Clinical Experience

Dr. William R. Jarnagin has over 25 years of experience specializing in hepatopancreatobiliary and gastric cancers. As Chief of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Service at MSKCC, he has performed numerous complex surgeries, contributing to improved patient survival rates. Dr. Jarnagin is recognized for his expertise in advanced surgical techniques and his dedication to patient care.

Research and Publications

  • “Management of gastric cancer with liver metastasis” Annals of Surgery
  • “Techniques in hepatobiliary surgery for gastric cancer patients” Journal of the American College of Surgeons
  • “Outcomes of surgical interventions in advanced gastric cancer” Cancer

Dr. William R. Jarnagin

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Jarnagin is a surgical oncologist at MSKCC and a Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed his medical degree at Rush Medical College and his residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Board-certified in Surgery, Dr. Jarnagin is an accomplished researcher and educator, authoring numerous publications and mentoring surgical trainees.