Dr. Colette Pameijer

Doctor Overview

Dr. Colette Pameijer is a surgical oncologist with Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. She is the chief of surgical oncology at their Sanford Broadway Clinic location. She is also a professor of surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Services.

Dr. Pameijer specializes in abdominal diseases, including those affecting the peritoneum (lining of the abdomen). Peritoneal mesothelioma is the second most common type of mesothelioma. It occurs when asbestos fibers become lodged in the peritoneum, leading to the development of cancer.

Dr. Pameijer offers hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), a heated chemotherapy used to treat mesothelioma. She is also involved in clinical trials and research to bring innovative therapies to patients.

Doctor Fast Facts

Main Specialty: Surgical oncology

Other Interests & Specialties: Appendix cancer, clinical trials, colon cancer carcinomatosis, gene expression profiles, HIPEC, melanoma, palliative care, peritoneal disease, sarcoma and translational research.

Certifications, Awards & Accolades: American Board of Surgery, Dean's Award for Excellence in Patient Care in a Surgical Discipline at Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine, Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Teacher of the Year (Surgery) at Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State University Department of Surgery Professionalism and Humanism in Surgery Award

Education & Experience:

• Medical Degree from Medical College of Pennsylvania
• Residency in General Surgery at Drexel College of Medicine Hahnemann University Hospital
• Residency in General Surgery at University of Wisconsin
• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at City of Hope National Medical Center

Publications

HIPEC Trials and the US: A Review and Call to Action. Ann Surg Oncol. 2022 Feb;29(2):866–72.

The Impact of Sarcopenia in Patients with Peritoneal Surface Disease. Pathol Oncol Res. 2021;27:638857.