Pancreas Center
At Vanderbilt's Pancreas Center, we treat a range of pancreatic conditions ranging from the common to the most complex. Our team of experts works together to create a treatment plan that is right for you.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all pancreas center conditions, including:
Meet Your Care Team
Kamran IdreesMD, MSCI, MMHC, FACS
- Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts, Bile Duct Cancer, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Endocrine Cancer, Endocrine Surgery, GI Cancer Surgery, Gastroenterology Surgery
Marcus C. TanMD
- GI Cancer Surgery, Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery, Neuroendocrine Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, Sarcoma, Surgical Oncology
Sophoclis P. AlexopoulosMD
- Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts, Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery, Liver Transplant, Liver Transplantation, Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Lea K. MatsuokaMD
- Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Bile Ducts, Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hepatobiliary and Liver Surgery, Liver Transplant, Liver Transplantation, Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Sekhar PadmanabhanMD
- Bile Duct Cancer, Cancer, Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery, Liver Cancer, Neuroendocrine Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Jordan D. BerlinMD
- Cancer, Esophageal Diseases, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Dana B. CardinMD
- Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Liver Cancer, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Kristen K. CiomborMD
- Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Laura W. GoffMD
- Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Liver Cancer, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Satya B. DasMD, MSCI, BA
- Cancer, Endocrine Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Medical Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Rajiv AgarwalBA, MD
- Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Hematology/Oncology, Liver Cancer, Medical Oncology, Metastatic Cancer, Palliative Care
Bapsi Chak ChakravarthyMD
- Breast Cancer, Cancer, Liver Cancer, Radiation Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Anthony M. GamboaIII, MD
- Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Interventional Endoscopy, Pancreatic Disease
Patrick S. YachimskiMD
- Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Interventional Endoscopy, Pancreatic Disease
Why Choose the Pancreas Center at Vanderbilt
- Team approach
We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our team members collaborate with each other, as well as with experts in other medical disciplines, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.
- Comprehensive care
We care for patients from prevention and genetic and nutritional counseling through diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, education and research. From the simplest to the most complex treatment, we provide a full range of options to address your specific needs and preferences.
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options, as well as follow-up and patient-focused support programs and symptom management, to ensure that you receive the best possible care
- Patient Navigator
The Pancreas Center has a dedicated patient navigator to help guide you through your care plan. The navigator can help you schedule appointments, gather medical records, address concerns and coordinate your care among all the specialists involved in your treatment.
- Recognized cancer care
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is the only cancer center in the region designated by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) as a Center of Excellence. The NPF conducts a thorough audit to identify those centers that focus on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer and treat the whole patient, while delivering the best outcomes and improved quality of life.
- Expert second opinions
According to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 30 to 50 percent of patients with pancreatic cancer who are eligible for surgery are told that it isn't an option. Our surgeons perform a high volume of pancreatic cancer surgeries, which means they can help you better understand all of your options and provide expert, comprehensive care.