BiliaryTractCancer near Morehead City, NC

Biography: As a little boy, I fell in love with the idea of helping make people feel better. That notion was inspired by our family doctor. When I was in high school, my mother's younger sister - also my Godmother - was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in her late 40s. Her diagnosis led me to a career in oncology. \n Providing excellent healthcare requires a foundation of what I call "the three Cs". They are competence, compassion and communication. Beyond that base, my partners and colleagues in Radiation Oncology on the coast strive to provide superior care through technological advancements and an academic bent that includes clinical research. \n I have been honored as a Fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) and won the American Cancer Society (ACS) Silent Angel Award. Our department is Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx)-certified by the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and was the first radiation oncology practice in the country to win the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Clinical Trials Award. \n I am a founding board member of the New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) and sit on the investment committee. \n In addition, I have served as principal investigator of major grants funded by the National Cancer Institute with the goal of improving cancer care for underserved populations in southeastern North Carolina. I have authored many peer-reviewed scientific publications, as well as a book, "When Cancer Hits Home", for patients and families about cancer. \n When not caring for patients or spending time with my family, I enjoy adventure travel and endurance sports. An avid investor, I earned a Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management from UNC Wilmington and am pursuing the chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation.

Biography: Dr. Sean Nassoiy, DO is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 42 years old. Dr. Sean Nassoiy, DO is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Pizzola, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 41 years old. Dr. Christopher Pizzola, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: As a kid, I loved science and helping people, so medicine was an obvious career path. \n Radiation oncology lives at the nexus of clinical medicine, advanced technology and physics - all of which are important to me. I like using advanced technology to help people live healthier, longer lives. \n Every individual is unique, and we all deserve to be treated as such. Every patient has the right to be cared for by compassionate, collaborative experts who specialize in their disease. \n I pride myself on taking time to really explain diagnoses and educate patients about their disease before ever discussing treatment options. I want my patients to leave their visits understanding as much about their disease as possible. \n Once patient education is complete, I try and apply data, as well as my knowledge and experience, to craft a personalized treatment plan that's right for the patient and is consistent with their goals and values. I never want patients or their loved ones to feel rushed, so I strive to make sure all their questions are answered fully. \n I serve as the Novant Health Cancer Institute Coastal region lead physician, as well as the Novant Health Cancer Institute Multidisciplinary Genitourinary tumor board director for the Coastal region. The majority of my clinical practice and research interests focus on prostate cancer. \n I'm a Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Physician Leadership Institute graduate and earned a certificate from Belmont University Lean Healthcare program. I also completed a brachytherapy fellowship at ABS/Seattle Prostate Institute. \n The M. Robert Cooper Oncology Award, Radiological Society of America (RSNA) Medical Student Scholar Award and ASCO Clinical Trials Participation Award are among honors I've received during my career. I also received an RSNA resident research grant and was a fellow in AACR/ASCO Methods in Clinical Cancer Research. \n I am a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society and American Society of Clinical Oncology. \n I am the institutional principal investigator for all NRG genitourinary oncology studies in the Coastal region. That means I have referred many patients to multiple prostate clinical trials and have published extensively on the management of prostate cancer. I believe all patients deserve access to high-quality clinical trials as part of their treatment journey. \n My wife - a child therapist - and I have two teenage sons. I was born in Los Angeles but grew up primarily in Connecticut. North Carolina has been my home since 1997. I like to spend time boating in the summer and try to get away to snow ski as much as I can in the winter. I grew up a competitive alpine ski racer. I am a New York Mets baseball fan - an affliction I have passed on to my wife and kids.

Biography: Dr. Emily Marcinkowski, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 45 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Emily Marcinkowski, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.