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Dr. Joseph Bennett

Surgery, Oncology

United States

29 years of experience

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Area of expertise

Specialty

Surgery, Oncology

Subspecialty

Surgical Oncology

Diseases

Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Liver Cancer, Liver Metastases, Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Cancers

Procedures Performed

Robotic Surgery

Pancreatic Resection

Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Distal Pancreatectomy

Total Pancreatectomy

Hepatectomy

Liver Ablation

Gastrectomy

Sarcoma Resection of Extremity

Sarcoma Resection of Abdomen

Sarcoma Resection of Retroperitoneum

Wide Excision for Melanoma

Sentinel Node Biopsy

Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection

Laparoscopic Surgery

Appendectomy

Cholecystectomy

Bile Duct Resection

Bile Duct Repair

Colectomy

Small Bowel Resection

Peritoneal Cytoreductive Surgery

Experience

Division and Section Chief of Surgical Oncology, ChristianaCare Health System

Newark, DE, United States. From 2018

Adjunct Faculty Member, Wistar Institute, The Wistar Institute Cancer Center

Philadelphia, PA, United States. From 2016

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA, United States. From 2006

Attending Surgeon, General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, ChristianaCare Health System

Newark, DE, United States. From 2005

Director, Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Multidisciplinary Center, ChristianaCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute

Newark, DE, United States. From 2005

Director, Sarcoma/Gastric/Melanoma Multidisciplinary Center, ChristianaCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute

Newark, DE, United States. From 2005

President of Medical-Dental Staff, ChristianaCare Health System

Newark, DE, United States. 2017 - 2019

Member, Board of Directors, ChristianaCare Health System

Newark, DE, United States. 2017 - 2021

President of Delaware Chapter, American College of Surgeons

Wilmington, DE, United States. 2015 - 2018

Member, Board of Directors, Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgery

Newark, DE, United States. 2012 - 2018

Adjunct Scientist, Center for Translational Cancer Research, University of Delaware

Newark, DE, United States. 2007 - 2010

Peri-operative Executive Committee Member, ChristianaCare Health System

Newark, DE, United States. 2007 - 2014

Clinical Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, NY, United States. 2003 - 2005

Senior Resident in Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, IL, United States. 2000 - 2003

Research Fellowship, Hepatobiliary and Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, NY, United States. 1998 - 2000

Resident in Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, IL, United States. 1997 - 1998

Intern in Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, IL, United States. 1996 - 1997

Education

MBA: Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst

2023

Healthcare Management: American Association of Physician Leaders

2020

MD: State University of New York Health Sciences Center, Brooklyn

1996

BS, Chemistry: Colgate University

1992

Biography

Dr. Joseph Bennett is an accomplished surgeon and medical professional with a diverse range of experiences, expertise, and awards. He obtained a Medical Degree from the State University of New York Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn, where he graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Bennett held numerous postgraduate training and fellowship appointments, including a research fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Surgical Oncology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and a clinical fellowship in Surgica...l Oncology at the same institution. Dr. Bennett holds an attending surgeon position at ChristianaCare Health System in Delaware, as well as director positions for the Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Multidisciplinary Center and the Sarcoma/Gastric/Melanoma Multidisciplinary Center at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center. Moreover, Dr. Bennett has held numerous leadership positions, including his current position as Division and Section Chief of Surgical Oncology at ChristianaCare Health System, and as a past President of Medical-Dental Staff and former Member of the Board of Directors at the same institution. Dr. Bennett has received numerous awards, honors, and memberships in honorary societies, including being recognized as a Top Doctor in Surgical Oncology and HPB by Delaware Today Magazine, America's Top Surgeons for General Surgery/Surgical Oncology. His professional memberships include the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, and the Delaware Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, among others.

Affiliations

American College of Surgeons

Society of Surgical Oncology

American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

American Association of Physician Leaders

Delaware Society of Clinical Oncology

Medical Society of Delaware

Delaware Chapter, American College of Surgeons

President of Delaware Society of Clinical Oncology (2011-2012)

Cancer and Leukemia Group B Cooperative Group Member, Gastrointestinal Cancers Committee (2006-2011)

Society of Surgical Oncology Website Committee Member (2007-2010)

Awards

Top Doctors, Delaware Today Magazine, Surgical Oncology and Hepato Pancreato Biliary

2022

Top Doctors, Delaware Today Magazine, Surgical Oncology (2007, 2017-2021)

America’s Top Surgeons, General Surgery/Surgical Oncology (2014-2018)

Best Doctors in America (2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2017-2018)

Delaware People’s Choice Award, General Surgery/Surgical Oncology

2016

Top Doctors, Surgical Oncology/General Surgery, 302-Health and Wellness Magazine (2012-2013)

Top Doctors, Delaware Today Magazine, Surgical Oncology/General Surgery (2010-2012)

Top Doctors, Delaware Health and Wellness Magazine, Surgical Oncology (2009-2012)

Cambridge Who’s Who, Surgical Oncology/General Surgery (2010-2011)

Professional of the Year, Cambridge Who’s Who, Surgical Oncology (2009-2010)

Top Doctors, Cambridge Who’s Who (2009-2010)

America’s Top Surgeons in "Guide to America’s Top Surgeons"

2009

Publications

Dr. Joseph Bennett has more than 40 publications

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