Shanel Bhagwandin, DO,FACS,MPH

JMC Physician Group

Position: Medical Director Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Program
Primary Specialties: Hepato-pancreato-biliary(HPB) Surgery (Board Certified), Surgical Oncology Gastroenterology (GI) (Board Certified)
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Gender: Male

About Shanel

Dr. Bhagwandin is the Medical Director of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgical Oncology Program and Program Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence at Jupiter Medical Center.

He utilizes the most recent advances in technology to diagnose and treat benign conditions and a wide array of cancers, including highly complex or recurrent cases:

Bile Duct Cancer
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Liver Cancer and Colorectal Liver Metastases
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer

As a hepatobiliary surgeon, Dr. Bhagwandin also has expertise in the management and treatment of benign conditions, such as:

Benign Abdominal Tumors
Bile Duct Injuries
Biliary Cysts
Hepatic Cysts
Pancreatic Cysts
Splenectomy

Dr. Bhagwandin is a fellowship trained surgical oncologist and board certified general surgeon. His clinical and research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of complex malignancies of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, in addition to gastric and esophageal cancer, colon and rectal cancer, sarcoma, and melanoma. He delivers compassionate care with the goal of restoring patient well-being.

He specializes in the management of advanced peritoneal carcinomatosis through the application of Hyperthermic IntraPeritoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) and cytoreductive surgery; a technique that combines surgery with chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen.

Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BCBS of Florida, Beech Street, Cigna, Corvel Workers' Compensation, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, Multiplan/PHCS, TriCare, United Healthcare

Education

Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internship
The Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai

Residency
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

Fellowship
Complex General Surgical Oncology The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Board Certification
American Board of Surgery -- General Surgery
American Board of Surgery -- Complex General Surgical Oncology

Medical Interests Areas of Interest: Dr. Bhagwandin's clinical and research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of complex malignancies of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, in addition to gastric and esophageal cancer, colon and rectal cancer, sarcoma, and melanoma.