Christopher LaRocca, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology,

Contact Info
Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology
MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine (2010)
Residency, General Surgery, University of Minnesota (2017)
Fellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center (2019)
Summary
As a surgical oncologist, I aspire to provide my patients with compassionate, cutting-edge cancer treatment and to care for them as if they were family members.
Expertise
- Complex General Surgical Oncology
Awards & Recognition
Professional Associations
Research
Research Summary/Interests
My main research interests are in gene therapy and oncolytic virotherapy. As a surgeon-scientist, I aim to translate these novel therapeutics to the clinic to bridge the gap between the lab bench and the patient's bedside. In addition, I also have an interest in surgical oncology outcomes research.
Clinical
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
- Complex General Surgical Oncology
Clinical Interests
Gastrointestinal cancers, cytoreductive surgery & HIPEC, sarcoma, melanoma