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Eli Avisar, MD, General Surgery, Miami, FL, Jackson Health System

EliAvisarMD

General Surgery • Miami, FL

Breast, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor, Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Eli Avisar is a general surgeon in Miami, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Jackson Health System, University of Miami Hospital, and University of Miami Hospital and Clinics. He received his medical degree from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hadassah Medical School and has been in practice 27 years. He specializes in breast, hepatobiliary surgery, melanoma, and surgical oncology (other than breast) and is experienced in esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, and head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction.

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Residency, Surgery, 1994 - 1998
  • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hadassah Medical School
    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hadassah Medical SchoolClass of 1990
  • Hebrew University
    Hebrew UniversityB.Sc., Medical Sciences, with Honors, 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1999 - 2006
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Clinical Poster, Zubrod Annual Poster Presentation Sylvester Cancer Center, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Breast Symposium Merit Award ASCO, 2009, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Internal Mammary Node Irradiation: Does One Treatment Fit All?  
    E. Avisar, J Clin Oncol, 1/23/2016
  • A rare complication resulting in a rare disease: radiation-induced male breast cancer  
    J. Alazhri, C. Saclarides and E. Avisar, BMJ Case Rep, 1/15/2016
  • A Tailored Approach to Regional Nodal Irradiation  
    E. Avisar, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery 
    Chapter: Oncoplastic Surgery of the Breast: Pearls and Pitfalls 
    R.A. Grossman, P.J. DiPasco, S. Misra and E. AvisarInforma Healthcare2012
  • Breast Cancer, A Practical Guide 
    Chapter: Invasive Cancer - Surgical treatment. 
    Page 171 - 184E. Avisar, O.E. SilvaElsevier Saunders2005
  • Breast Cancer, A Practical Guide 
    Chapter: Invasive Cancer - Axillary Lymph Node Dissection 
    Page 196 - 209E. Avisar, O.E. SilvaElsevier Saunders2005
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Neoadjuvant and adjuvant, floxuridine, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel (FLOD) in patients with locally advanced operable gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: A phas...
    B. Ardalan, D. Franceschi, N. Merchant, E. Avisar, D. Yakoub, A.S. Livingstone and M.D.F Gombosh, ASCO GI, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2016
  • Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC): Can We Improve Survival with Less Postoperative Complications?
    O. Picado, C.I. Ripat, R. Vega, G.J. Tiesi, E.A. Paulus, L. Sanchez, H. Bahna, F. Marchetti, E. Avisar, D. Franceschi, A.S. Livingstone, D. Yakoub and M. G. Moller, Florida Chapter American College of Surgery, Tampa, FL, 1/1/2016
  • Identifying the Low-risk Subgroups Among Intermediate Thickness Melanoma Patients
    J. M. Chang, H. E. Kosiorek, A. C. Dueck, S. P. L. Leong, J. T. Vetto, R. L. White, E. Avisar, J. S. Zager, C. Garberoglio and B. A. Pockaj, Society of Surgical Oncology, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Long-Term Survival Based on Pathologic Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy in Esophageal Cancer 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
  • Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC): Can We Improve Survival With Less Postoperative Complications? 
    Chandler, AZ - 1/1/2016
  • The Positive Axilla in 2015: Dissect, Radiate or Observe 
    University of Miami - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • The formation of mutagenic compounds upon chlorination of sea water in power plants cooling systems. 
    E. Avisar, M.D. Thesis
    Hebrew University - 1/1/1989

Press Mentions

  • Sylvester Breast Cancer Surgeon Finds Simple Procedure Sharply Reduces Lymphedema
    Sylvester Breast Cancer Surgeon Finds Simple Procedure Sharply Reduces LymphedemaDecember 15th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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