Dr. Mary Kledzik

Doctor Overview

Dr. Mary “Molly” Kledzik is a cancer surgeon at the West Virginia University (WVU) Cancer Institute in Morgantown. She treats many different types of cancer, including peritoneal mesothelioma. She also researches melanoma and soft tissue cancers, with a focus on controlling individual tumors. Dr. Kledzik is licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia.

She received her medical degree from Florida International University. She then completed a residency at Wake Forest University, followed by a fellowship at John Wayne Cancer Institute. Dr. Kledzik is an associate professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. She also serves as the associate director for the school’s general surgery residency program.

Doctor Fast Facts

Main Specialty: Surgical Oncology

Other Interests & Specialties: Appendix cancer, gastric cancer, HIPEC, peritoneal mesothelioma, sarcoma, skin cancer and tumor debulking.

Certifications, Awards & Accolades: Board Certified in General Surgery

Education & Experience:

• Medical Degree from Florida International University
• Residency in General Surgery at Wake Forest University
• Fellowship in Complex Surgical Oncology at John Wayne Cancer Institute

Publications

Prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for patients at high risk of developing gallbladder cancer peritoneal metastases: case report and rationale for a prospective clinical trial. J Clin Med. 2024 Jan 29;13(3):768.

Prognostic impact and utility of immunoprofiling in the selection of patients with colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis for cytoreductive surgery (Crs) and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy(Hipec). J Gastrointest Surg. 2021 Jan;25(1):233–40.