For Patients
THE DIVISION OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management for adult patients with both general surgical and oncologic surgical problems in the ambulatory as well as inpatient setting. Additionally, surgical specialities within the division include the treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the breast and management of malignancies of the GI tract (colorectal, biliary, hepatic and pancreatic), and division specialists actively participate in the Dana Farber/Brigham GI Center. The division is also well known for its innovative therapy for soft tissue sarcomas and melanomas and other skin lesions. The division supports and actively participates in the Dana Farber and Brigham and Women's Hospital Comprehensive Breast Health Center.
Division specialists have expertise in biological cancer immunotherapy and gene therapy for a variety of malignancies. Current areas of emphasis include the development of a vaccine therapy approach for the treatment of breast, ovarian, lung and pancreatic cancers. Twenty-four-hour consultation is available for urgent or emergency problems.
For more information about available services, please visit Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center or call 1-877-DFCI-BWH (1-877-332-4294).
nts seeking information about the hospital, or wishing to schedule an appointment with a BWH physician, should call the Patient Referral Service number:
1-800-294-9999. This number is staffed 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patient referral representatives can help patients choose an appropriate physician and then schedule an initial appointment with that physician. For your convenience, bilingual patient referral representatives are on staff.
For Physicians
To reach a physician at BWH, or to receive additional information about the hospital's services, call the toll-free Physician Referral Service number: 1-800-MD to BWH (1-800-638-6294). This number is staffed 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A representative can direct you to the physician with whom you wish to speak, as well as facilitate consultations and second opinions. Extended service coverage is anticipated; until that time, after hours, you may leave a voicemail message, and your call will be returned promptly.
For emergencies, call BWH at 617-732-6987.
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