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 4/4/2026

    Talathi R, Hubbard RA, Somasundar P, Espat NJ, Kwon S. STRASS 2 target trial emulation: Bridging the gap between trial efficacy and real-world effectiveness. Surgery. 2026 Jun; 194:110187. PMID: 41936769.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 4/1/2026

    Stillman M, Espat NJ, Kwon S. ASO Visual Abstract: Validation of Updated Sarculator Nomogram for Primary Retroperitoneal Sarcoma in the United States. Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Apr; 33(4):3635-3636. PMID: 41547695.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 3/8/2026

    Salehi O, Somasundar P, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Ali M, Lightfoot S, Kwon S. The Impact of Institutional Volume of Endoscopic Resection on Early-Stage Gastric Cancer Outcomes. J Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar 08. PMID: 41797302.

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  • Published 12/10/2025

    Stillman M, Espat NJ, Kwon S. Validation of Updated Sarculator Nomogram for Primary Retroperitoneal Sarcoma in the United States. Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Apr; 33(4):3606-3616. PMID: 41369816.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 11/29/2025

    Wang H, Espat NJ, Calvino AS, Somasundar P, Kwon S. Disparities in use and outcomes of robotic surgery for gastric cancer: An evaluation of a large national cohort. Surgery. 2026 Feb; 190:109933. PMID: 41319393.

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Other Positions

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

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Education

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

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