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 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 May 07; 109377. PMID: 40340160.

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  • Published 4/16/2025

    Jimenez M, Salehi O, Somasundar P, Dandeneau J, Chebl J, Vognar L, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Kwon S. Impact of American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification Program in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Oncologic Operation at a Cancer Center. J Am Coll Surg. 2025 May 01; 240(5):749-757. PMID: 39655814.

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  • Published 4/1/2025

    Stillman M, Somasundar P, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Kwon S. ASO Visual Abstract: Negative Impact of Systemic Therapy on Survival in Patients Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Low-Grade Metastatic Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2025 Apr; 32(4):2949-2950. PMID: 39601937.

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  • Published 1/25/2025

    Sousa A, Al Masad Q, Pena P, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Somasundar P, Abdelfattah T, Kwon S. Impact of immunotherapy on the care patterns and outcomes of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2025 Mar; 49(3):102542. PMID: 39870347.

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  • Published 1/18/2025

    Ali MS, Ahn J, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Koness J, Somasundar P, Kwon S. Disparities in utilization of novel cancer therapies in advanced stage III and IV melanoma and variance in outcomes. Immunotherapy. 2025 Jan; 17(1):37-46. PMID: 39825755.

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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