Joel M. Baumgartner, MD

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3855 Health Sciences Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093

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, research, and the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

With board certification in general surgery and memberships in prestigious societies such as the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Baumgartner is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized cancer care. He completed his medical training at Indiana University School of Medicine and pursued additional fellowship and residency programs at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, respectively. Patients can trust in Dr. Baumgartner's expertise and dedication to advancing the field of surgical oncology.

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