Neal Bhutiani, M.D., Ph.D.

Neal Bhutiani, M.D., Ph.D.

Areas of Interest

Appendiceal Malignancies | Colon and Rectal Cancer | Colorectal Liver Metastases | Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Surgical Oncology
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-8303
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Neal Bhutiani, M.D., Ph.D.

Neal Bhutiani, M.D., Ph.D., is a surgical oncologist with a clinical focus in primary and metastatic colon and rectal cancer. He is actively involved in colon and rectal cancer research, specifically looking at the role of the immune system and microbiome in the development and spread of colon and rectal cancer and how these tumors respond to treatment. He is also researching new treatment strategies for this disease.

Education & Training

B.S.
Duke University | Durham | 2009
M.D.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Baltimore | 2013
Ph.D., Microbiology and Immunology
University of Louisville | Louisville | 2018
Internship
University of Louisville | General Surgery | Louisville | 2014
Residency
University of Louisville | General Surgery | Louisville | 2021
Fellowship
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Complex General Surgical Oncology | Houston | 2023
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Advanced Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology | Houston | 2024

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Appendiceal Malignancies | Colon and Rectal Cancer | Colorectal Liver Metastases | Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

Certifications

General Surgery, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Advanced Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology

Practice, Specialty or Service

School of Medicine

Jewish Hospital Distinguished Professor of Cancer Immunology

Assistant Professor

Department of Surgery

Awards

Jameson L. Chassin Award for Professionalism in General Surgery (2020)

Society of Asian Academic Surgeons Resident Development Scholarship (2021)

Advanced Cancer Therapies SSO/ACPMP Travel Award (2023)

ASCO GI Symposium Conquer Cancer Merit Award (2023)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Development of Surgical Oncology Clinical Excellence Award (2023)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Surgical Oncology APP Appreciation Award (2023)

Philosophy

"I strive to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for patients with colon cancer, rectal cancer and peritoneal malignancies. I care deeply about each patient as a person and recognize the challenges of living with and receiving treatment for cancer. I work with patients and a team of oncologists to personalize care based on each patient's tumor and goals of care."

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