Daniel Labow, MD

Dr. Daniel Labow is the Carmen L. and Peter Buck Endowed Chair of Surgery. He is a fellowship-trained surgeon with a specialty in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of both primary and metastatic malignancies including gastric and esophageal cancer, pancreatic neoplasms, primary and metastatic liver malignancies, biliary tract disease, colon and rectal cancer, sarcoma and melanoma. Dr. Labow has an international reputation for the HIPEC (heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy) program used to treat metastatic malignancies.

Dr. Labow's devotion and training allow him to understand the full spectrum of treatments for these cancers and guide each patient along the appropriate treatment pathway built uniquely for them.

See how Dr. Labow helps patients in these stories:

• Video: Pancreatic Cancer Caught Early: The Study that Saved Susan’s Life
• N.Y. man continues to inspire others while facing advanced colorectal cancer with courage

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I approach each patient individually and tailor the care to meet their specific needs. I have many years of experience in a broad range of diagnoses and pride myself on being available and committed to my patients

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I feel for a successful doctor-patient relationship open and honest communication is critical. I will always listen to their needs and goals and, as a partnership, we will determine the next course of action. Open communication must go both ways to ensure effective, high-quality care.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
I like to spend time hiking, biking and spending time with friends and family

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I love the combination of diagnosing and treating complex cases, being able to make a tangible impact on the disease and having a long-term relationship with the patient. Getting to know my patients over the years is the most satisfying and rewarding part of my job.