Nocif J. Espat, MD

Assistant Dean, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Espat graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1990. Dr. Espat works in Providence, RI and specializes in Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Espat is affiliated with Roger Williams Medical Center.

Publications

  • Published 9/17/2025

    Salehi O, Somasundar P, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Kwon S. The impact of institutional volume of minimally invasive pancreatic resection on short- and long-term outcomes for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: differences between laparoscopic and robotic approaches. J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 Nov; 29(11):102230. PMID: 40972974.

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  • Published 7/1/2025

    Crocker AB, Talukder MH, Ali MS, Calvino AS, Somasundar P, Espat NJ. Regional Hepatic Therapies for Colorectal Hepatic Metastases. R I Med J (2013). 2025 Jul 01; 108(7):9-13. PMID: 40561236.

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  • Published 6/5/2025

    Walker K, Winkler C, Baggio V, Espat NJ, Saied Calvino A. Hispanic Patients Reported Factors for Colonoscopy "No-Shows" Despite a Culturally Tailored Patient Navigation Program. J Immigr Minor Health. 2025 Aug; 27(4):523-528. PMID: 40473995.

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  • Published 5/22/2025

    Patel H, Ali MS, Ahn JY, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Somasundar P, Kwon S. Utilization of cancer-directed surgical therapy in Medicaid patients with cancer: comparison between low/intermediate/high-risk surgeries. Cancer Causes Control. 2025 Oct; 36(10):1139-1150. PMID: 40402388.

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  • Published 5/7/2025

    Salehi O, Somasundar P, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Ali M, Lightfoot S, Kwon S. Endoscopic resection versus gastrectomy for clinical T1a gastric adenocarcinoma: Predictors of nodal upstaging. Surgery. 2025 Oct; 186:109377. PMID: 40340160.

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Other Positions

  • Professor, Surgery
    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Education

  • University of Florida College of Medicine, MD
  • University of Illinois, MS
  • University of South Florida, BA