Our Liver, Pancreas and Bile Duct Cancer Program includes a full team of physician specialists with expertise in these cancers. Members of the team have achieved national and international recognition for advances in research and patient care.

The program also includes highly experienced nurses and support staff who specialize in caring for patients with liver, pancreas, bile duct and gallbladder cancers. The comprehensive team of cancer specialists:

  • Surgical oncologists and transplant surgeons: remove portions of the liver or transplant the liver
  • Interventional radiologists: deliver non-surgical, minimally invasive therapies
  • Medical oncologists: treat liver cancer with chemotherapy or novel biologic therapies
  • Radiation oncologists: use radiation therapy to treat tumors
  • Gastroenterologists/hepatologists: diagnose and treat diseases of the liver
  • Pathologists: identify diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope
  • Diagnostic radiologists: use imaging (X-rays and advanced imaging techniques) to diagnose diseases
  • Palliative care physicians: provide advanced cancer symptom management
  • Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
  • Social workers
  • Complementary medicine specialists
  • Genetic counselors
  • Dietitians

The entire program team works together to provide patients with comprehensive, fully coordinated care. 

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Medical Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Radiology

Surgical Oncology

Transplant Surgery

Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Exceptional Clinical Staff

Jennifer Geurts, MS
Genetic Counselor

Lisa Graber, APNP
Nurse Practitioner

Shannon Lahiff, MSN, APNP
Nurse Practitioner

Jenny Merrill, APNP
Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Misustin, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Kelley Muench, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Virtual Visits Are Available

Safe and convenient virtual visits by video let you get the care you need via a mobile device, tablet or computer wherever you are. We’ll gather your medical records for you and get our experts’ input so we can offer treatment options without an in-person visit. To schedule a virtual visit, call 1-866-680-0505.

Cancer and the COVID-19 Vaccine

There is currently no data that suggests current or former cancer patients should avoid getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Cancer can weaken your immune system, so we recommend that most patients get the vaccine as soon as possible. 

Recognized as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report

Froedtert Hospital is nationally ranked in three adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Froedtert Hospital is also recognized as high performing in four adult specialties and 15 procedures and conditions, including gastroenterology and GI surgery.