Dr. Harold J. Wanebo MD
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
1165 North Main Street Providence Rhode Island, 02904About
Harold J. Wanebo, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist currently working within his own private practice and at Roger Williams Medical Center in Rhode Island and is also affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He obtained his medical education from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1961 and went on to complete surgical training at the University of California, San Francisco and a tumor immunology residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Harold holds over 50 years of experience with an extensive background in surgical oncology, consultations and follow ups. He also spent two years serving in the US Army. Harold is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and created the surgical oncology program at the University of Virginia. When not serving patients, he engages in international public speaking and has over 100 published peer reviewed articles and 6 books edited. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on medical advancements in his field, he remains a professional member of the American Head and Neck Society, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and earned the coveted title of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Education and Training
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1961
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery- General Surgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A pharmacokinetic model and the clinical pharmacology of cis-platinum, 5-fluorouracil and mitomycin-C in isolated pelvic perfusion.
- The effect of surgical wounding on tumour development.
- [Abdominosacral resection for locoregional recurrence rectal cancer].
- Immunotherapy of mice with an irradiated melanoma vaccine coupled with interleukin-12.
- Long-term results of a multi-institutional randomized trial comparing prognostic factors and surgical results for intermediate thickness melanomas (1.0 to 4.0 mm). Intergroup Melanoma Surgical Trial.
- Thin < or = 1 mm level III and IV melanomas are higher risk lesions for regional failure and warrant sentinel lymph node biopsy.
- T-cell deficiency in patients with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck.
- Malignant melanoma of the extremities: a clinicopathologic study using levels of invasion (microstage).
- Long-term results of a prospective surgical trial comparing 2 cm vs. 4 cm excision margins for 740 patients with 1-4 mm melanomas.
- Paclitaxel, cisplatin, and concurrent radiation for esophageal cancer.
- An unusual complication of central venous catherization.
- An unusual complication of central venous catherization.
- Pelvic soft tissue sarcomas present a challenge to therapists.
- Immunogenic properties of reticulum cell sarcomas of SJL/J mice.
- Cancer of the bile duct: the occult malignancy.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking and Lecture-Over 100 Speaking Engagements -
Internships
- Cornell University
Fellowships
- Army-2 years Vietnam 1 year
Professional Society Memberships
- American Head and Neck Society, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Articles and Publications
- Yes, Over 100 Peer Reviews/6 Books Edited
What do you attribute your success to?
- Harold attributes his success to the support from his wife and his love of medicine.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Created University of Virginia Surgical Oncology Program
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing, Piano, Cancer Research
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Annuals of Surgical Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology
Dr. Harold J. Wanebo MD's Practice location
Woonsocket, RI 02895Get Direction
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