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01. Doctor Overview

Doctor Overview

Dr. Richard Berri is a board-certified surgical oncologist. He is the Director of the Surgical Oncology and Peritoneal Malignancies Program at St. John Hospital & Medical Center’s Van Elslander Cancer Center. As a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dr. Berri completed his residency in general surgery at Ascension St. John Hospital. Dr. Berri also completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Berri developed Michigan’s first program using heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for patients with carcinomatosis from colorectal, appendiceal, gastric, ovarian, mesothelioma and other select cancers. His focus also includes:

  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Primary or metastatic liver tumors
  • Small intestine
  • Peritoneal malignancies
  • Neuroendocrine tumors
  • Adrenal tumors
  • Melanoma
  • Sarcoma

In addition to Dr. Berri’s clinical work, his research has been published in a dozen peer-reviewed articles. Medical journals that published Dr. Berri’s research include American Journal of Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology and World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

02. Fast Facts

Doctor Fast Facts

Main Specialty: Surgical Oncology

Other Interests & Specialties: Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder cancer, primary or metastatic liver tumors, gastric, colorectal, small intestine, peritoneal mesothelioma, neuroendocrine tumors, adrenal tumors, melanoma and sarcoma.

Certifications, Awards & Accolades: American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery

Education & Experience:

  • Medical Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Internship at Ascension St. John Hospital
  • Residency in General Surgery at Ascension St. John Hospital
  • Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish
03. Publications

Publications