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Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu, MD, General Surgery, Fayetteville, NC

PragatheeshwarThirunavukarasuMDFACS

General Surgery • Fayetteville, NC

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Director of Surgical Oncology Surgical Oncologist and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeon Cape Fear Valley Health System

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  • Office

    1841 Quiet Cv
    Fayetteville, NC 28304
    Phone+1 910-323-2626
    Fax+1 910-615-9761

Summary

  • I am American Board of Surgery certified in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology and fellowship trained in Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery

Clinical Expertise

  • Surgical oncology (non-breast), Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, Peritoneal carcinomatosis, Liver metastases, Pancreatic cancer, Adenocarcinoma

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
    Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of RochesterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2013 - 2015
  • UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)
    UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Surgery, 2007 - 2013
  • Madras Medical College
    Madras Medical CollegeClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2013
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Surgeon Research Award Western New York Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, 2013
  • Most Distinguished Fellow/Resident Award American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), 2012
  • American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship Award American College of Surgeons, 2009-2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Oklahoma Woman Hoping for Cutting-Edge Cancer Surgery to Save Her Life
    Oklahoma Woman Hoping for Cutting-Edge Cancer Surgery to Save Her LifeJanuary 4th, 2018
  • Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu, M.D., CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA
    Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu, M.D., CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICAJuly 10th, 2020
  • Preparing for Surgery
    Preparing for SurgeryJuly 10th, 2020

Professional Memberships

External Links

Dr. Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu, Dr. Pragatheeshwar Thirunavukarasu, MD, Dr. P Thirunavukarasu