Review
"A reference guide on gastrointestinal oncology claiming practical utility for the busy clinician while integrating the three specialties of gastroenterology, oncology, and surgery is a large undertaking which necessitates sufficient attention to each discipline. The Clinician's Guide to Gastrointestinal Oncology by Michael Kochman, MD, manages not only this, but more.
…a well-illustrated, well-referenced, and readable text.
The text is easy to follow…the summary sections are useful…
…(the book) will give a more current and holistic understanding to these specialties about the multidisciplinary approach to these patients.
Any clinician whose practice involves a good number of patients with GI malignancies would be well advised to keep this book in close proximity."
-Kuldeep Tagore, Practical Gastroenterology
"Because of the complexity of the field and the multiplicity of diagnostic and therapeutic options, a resource such as this book is certainly welcomed. The book does a good job covering the most recent evidenced-based medical therapy for each gastrointestinal malignancy. It also covers the surgical approach to these malignancies in a way that non-surgical specialists can easily understand. The color illustration section is a good compliment to the text. This is an excellent source of information on gastrointestinal oncology. The chapters are well written and have current, useful information that I can use in my practice."
-Antonio Bosch, MD, Doody Enterprises, Inc.
"In several chapters, the pathology and epidemiology of gastrointestinal malignant conditions and preneoplastic conditions are integrated into clear and concise reports on management strategies. By juxtaposing perspectives from several disciplines, this guide provides an opportunity for improved dialogue among specialists."
- Joanne K. Tobacman, MD, American College of Physicians
About the Author
Michael L. Kochman, MD, FACP is Professor of Medicine in the Gastroenterology Division at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is the Endoscopy Training Director and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program. Dr. Kochman is a graduate of Northwestern University (1982) and the University of Illinois Medical School at Chicago (1986).
At the University of Pennsylvania, he has served on various committees including the Physicians Billing Oversight Committee and Departmental Review Committees. Within the GI division he has served as Fellowship Chairman and has received a number of teaching awards including the Sid Cohen, MD award for the education of fellows. Dr. Kochman has served many local and national societies in a variety of positions. Currently he is President of the Delaware Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and is the Program Chairman for the Pennsylvania State Gastroenterology Society. His major national commitments are to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). He has served the AGA on the Education Committee and the Program Committee and is currently a member of the Clinical Practice Committee. For the ASGE, Dr. Kochman has served on the Post-Graduate Education Committee, the EUS SIG and is currently a member of the Research Committee and the Program Committee.
Dr. Kochman is the Chairman of the Editorial Board of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and is coeditor for Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Yearbook of Gastroenterology. He also serves on the editorial boards and as a reviewer for a number of journals including Annals of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Kochman has published over 120 articles and chapters and a number of videos. He has edited 4 published books and is currently editing 3 books to be published in the near future.
