Christopher Pezzi, MD, FACS Office and Other Patient Information
Primary Office
Office 1: Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
, Jacksonville, FL 32207
904.202.2754
Christopher Pezzi, MD, FACS Biography and Info
Christopher Pezzi, MD,is a board-certified surgeon who has been treating patients with cancer for more than 25 years. His surgical practice encompasses the removal of a wide variety of proven or suspected tumors. He believes that “the secret” to curing cancer includes early diagnosis when cure rates are highest and access to newer and more effective treatments. His areas of expertise include:
- Breast Cancer
- Melanoma and Skin Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer and Thyroid Surgery
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Parathyroid Disease
- Geriatric Surgical Oncology
- Abnormal Mammogram
About Me
Moving to Jacksonville from the Philadelphia area has given my wife and me the opportunity to experience a vibrant and growing new city, and I’m thrilled to be part of the talented and growing team at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. On a personal note, I enjoy outdoor activities, including sports, collecting fossils, and spending time with my three grown children and granddaughter.
My philosophy of care involves spending the time to get to know my patients, answering their questions, and understanding their goals, fears and desires regarding surgery and treatment. I want my patients to know all of their options, including the pros and cons, so that together we can make the best decisions. This frequently involves not just the surgeon, but also a team of cancer physicians working to give each patient an individualized plan of care that gives them the greatest chance of a successful outcome.
Titles
- Head, Division of Surgery
Specialties
- Surgical Oncology
- General Surgery
Boards
- American Board of Surgery (Surgery)
Languages
- English
Hospital Affiliation
- Baptist Medical Center South
- Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Legal Practice Name
- Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Physicians, Inc.
Christopher Pezzi, MD, FACS Additional Information
Education & Training
-
Doctor of Medicine - Medical School
Jefferson Medical College - Philadelphia , PA
1978 – 1982
-
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center - Danville , PA
1983 – 1987
-
Fellowship
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston , TX
1987 – 1989
Publications
-
Do recurrences after paraesophageal hernia repair matter? : Ten-year follow-up after laparoscopic repair. PMID: 18330640
White BC, Jeansonne LO, Morgenthal CB, Zagorski S, Davis SS, Smith CD, Lin E
Surg Endosc 2008 Apr. 22(4)1107-11 doi: 10.1007/s00464-007-9649-2. Epub 2007 Nov 1.
PMID: 18330640 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
-
Should surgical novices trade their retractors for joysticks? Videogame experience decreases the time needed to acquire surgical skills. PMID: 17972136
Shane MD, Pettitt BJ, Morgenthal CB, Smith CD
Surg Endosc 2008 May. 22(5)1294-7. Epub 2007 Oct 31.
PMID: 17972136 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
-
Who will fail laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication? Preoperative prediction of long-term outcomes. PMID: 17623236
Morgenthal CB, Lin E, Shane MD, Hunter JG, Smith CD
Surg Endosc 2007 Nov. 21(11)1978-84. Epub 2007 Jul 11.
PMID: 17623236 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
-
The durability of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication: 11-year outcomes. PMID: 17562117
Morgenthal CB, Shane MD, Stival A, Gletsu N, Milam G, Swafford V, Hunter JG, Smith CD
J Gastrointest Surg 2007 Jun. 11(6)693-700.
PMID: 17562117 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
-
Nissen fundoplication: three causes of failure (video). PMID: 17356947
Morgenthal CB, Smith CD
Surg Endosc 2007 Jun. 21(6)1006. Epub 2007 Mar 14.
PMID: 17356947 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
-
The role of endoscopic extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy: where do we stand in 2005? PMID: 17279303
Bowne WB, Morgenthal CB, Castro AE, Shah P, Ferzli GS
Surg Endosc 2007 May. 21(5)707-12. Epub 2007 Feb 6.
PMID: 17279303 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
-
The role of the surgeon in the evolution of flexible endoscopy. PMID: 17180263
Morgenthal CB, Richards WO, Dunkin BJ, Forde KA, Vitale G, Lin E
Surg Endosc 2007 Jun. 21(6)838-53. Epub 2006 Dec 16.
PMID: 17180263 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
-
Laparoscopic gastric bypass is superior to adjustable gastric band in super morbidly obese patients: A prospective, comparative analysis. PMID: 16847241
Bowne WB, Julliard K, Castro AE, Shah P, Morgenthal CB, Ferzli GS
Arch Surg 2006 Jul. 141(7)683-9.
PMID: 16847241 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Additional Publications from Christopher Pezzi, MD, FACS (8 Citations)