Trevan D. Fischer, M.D., is a Surgical Oncologist at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Fischer began his medical training at the University of Oklahoma for both medical school and his undergraduate work. Prior to becoming a Surgical Oncologist, he completed his General Surgery residency at the University of Florida. In 2015, he came to the John Wayne Cancer Institute as a Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellow and transitioned to faculty after graduation.
Dr. Fischer’s clinical interest are melanoma and other skin cancers, breast oncology and soft tissue sarcomas. He also believes in advancing the science of minimally invasive surgery and innovative surgery and uses these interests to advance the training of the surgical oncology fellows. His research focus has mirrored his clinical interests. Dr. Fischer has experience performing research in large national databases. This has led to several publications and oral presentations in rare soft tissue tumors and neuroendocrine tumors. He also has a research interest in quality of life in cancer patients and their caregivers.
Dr. Fischer was drawn to surgical oncology due to the multidisciplinary team approach to caring for patients with cancer. He feels this team approach has led to many improvements in the quality of care that cancer patients receive.
Clinical Interests: Surgical Oncology. Clinical interest are melanoma and other skin cancers, breast oncology and soft tissue sarcomas.
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK, 2008
Residency: University of Florida, Department of Surgery, Gainesville, FL, 2009
Internship: University of Florida, Department of Surgery, Gainesville, FL, 2008
Fellowship (Complex General Surgical Oncology): John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, 2015
Professional Memberships
Society of Surgical Oncology
American College of Surgeons
Southern California Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery, Surgery
American Board of Surgery, Complex General Surgical Oncology
Publications
Autophagy Suppresses Age-Dependent Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in Livers of Mice.
Disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome: disease classification and management strategies.
Anatomic Location Is the Primary Determinant of Survival for Paragangliomas.