Nicholas T. Champion, MD
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
195 Center Rd Suite B Venice FL, 34285About
Nicholas T. Champion, MD is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in Breast Surgical Oncology, having completed his fellowship training at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, FL. This advanced training focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to treating breast cancer, utilizing the latest innovations and treatment modalities available. Dr. Champion attended the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, graduating with Honors, and completed his general surgery training at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University/Northwell Health in Staten Island, NY. His research interests are in developing new cancer treatment modalities for breast cancer, improving surgical outcomes in breast surgery, as well as breast cancer survivorship and lymphedema prevention. Dr. Champion has a passion for helping patients to navigate the complex and uncertain path of fighting breast cancer with the goal of delivering excellent patient-centered care while improving surgical and cosmetic outcomes.
Education and Training
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine MD 2017
Florida Gulf Coast University BS Biology 2011
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery
Florida State Unrestricted Medical License
Florida State Resident/Fellow Registration License
Hologic Reconstructive Lumpectomy Oncoplastic Surgery
ATLS Instructor
Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES)
Chief Resident/Fellow as Leader
Manager
& Mentor Course
ACS ASSET Course
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Intuitive Surgical DaVinci Xi for Residents/Fellows (P5/P5b/P6) Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Administrative Chief Resident Department of General Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital 2021 - 2022
- Orientation Advisor AUC School of Medicine, Cupecoy 2013 - 2015
- Basic Medical Sciences Tutor AUC School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten 2013 - 2015
- Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant AUC School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten 2014 - 2015
- Community Action Day Volunteer AUC School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten 2013 - 2015
Awards
- Junior Scientist Research Partnership (JSRP) Grant 2022 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
- John D’Anna Jr. Award (Formerly the Seal Team 6 Award) 2022 Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell Health
- Best Surgical Video Award 2021 Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons (SLS)
- Patient Care Excellence Award 2019 Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell Health
- Alpha Omega Phi Honor Society 2014 American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
- Dean’s List 2014 American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
- Accelerated Collegiate Experience 2011 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship 2008 Florida Gulf Coast University
- Eagle Scout Rank 2006 Boy Scouts of America
Professional Memberships
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Southeastern Surgical Congress
- Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons (SLS)
- American University of the Caribbean (AUC) Alumni Association
- American University of the Caribbean (AUC) Surgery Interest Group
- American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Fellowships
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Breast Surgical Oncology 2023
Treatments
- Mastectomy, lumpectomy/breast conservation surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery, lymph node biopsy, lymph node dissection, lymphedema prevention surgery
Internships
- Hofstra University/Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital - General Surgery
Fellowships
- H. Lee Moffitt Comprehensive Cancer Center and Research Institute - Breast Surgical Oncology
Areas of research
- Frailty and malnutrition in elderly patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer, lymphedema prevention, novel targets for treating triple negative and hormone receptor positive breast cancer, innovative technology for surgical navigation of breast cancer lesions
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Florida
Hobbies / Sports
- Fishing, boating, camping/hiking, nature, off-roading 4x4, sport shooting/marksmanship
Areas of research
RESEARCH EXPERIENCEMoffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FLBreast Surgical Oncology Fellow, Department of Breast SurgicalOncology Retrospective cohort study of the morbidity and mortality of 80year old patients undergoing upfront surgery for breast cancer,utilizing the 5-factor MFI score and GLIM malnutrition criteriaAdvisor: Marie C. Lee, MD, FACSIRB#: 108260, MCC#: 16026Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FLBreast Surgical Oncology Fellow, Department of Breast SurgicalOncology Retrospective cohort study for ER+ breast cancer tissuemicroarray analysis of oncodrivers for the development oftargeterd immunotherapyAdvisor: Brian Czerniecki, MD, PhDIRB#: 00000971, MCC#: 22443Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FLBreast Surgical Oncology Fellow, Department of Breast SurgicalOncology Retrospective chart review of clinicopathologic data frompatients with triple negative breast cancer treated with Keytrudaand pathologic analysis of post-neoadjuvant chemotherapytreated specimensAdvisor: Brian Czerniecki, MD, PhDIRB#: 0000971, MCC#: 20581Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NYSurgical Resident, Department of Surgery Prospective, open-label study of Andexanet Alfa in patientsreceiving a Factor Xa inhibitor who require urgent surgeryAdvisor: Asaf Gave, MDIRB#: 19-1062Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NYSurgical Resident, Department of Surgery L-dex/Sozo Bioimpetance lymphedema quality improvementstudyAdvisor: Sara Kim, MDIRB#: 20-1088Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NYSurgical Resident, Department of Surgery kd-31771-Prospective, Multicenter Derivation and Validation ofa NECROtizing Soft Tissue Infection Severity (NECROSIS)Score Prospective multicenter study comparing lab values and clinicaldata for patient diagnosed with necrotizing soft tissue infection,data was compiled into a central Red Cap databaseAdvisor: Vasiliy Sim, MDIRB #: 19-0582Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NYSurgical Resident, Department of Surgery Natural History of Patients Undergoing Therapeutic Endoscopiesfor Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding Retrospective chart review in which data was collected on allpatient undergoing therapeutic endoscopic intervention forgastrointestinal bleeding. Data was also collected for anysubsequent endoscopy, interventional radiology intervention, orsurgical procedure performed in patients having undergoneinitial endoscopic intervention. Mortality, length of ICU/hospitalstay, and complications as well as successful hemostasis werecompared.Advisor: Stephen Cohn, MDIRB #: 18-0005Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Bronx, NYMedical Student Research Assistant Minimally Invasive Outcomes on Management and HospitalStay (MIOMAHS): A Disease Specific Approach Retrospective chart review looking at hospital stay andmajor/minor complications 2 years before and 2 years after theinitiation of a minimally invasive fibroid surgery centerAdvisor: Amy Shah, MDEye Associates of Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FLUndergraduate Research Assistant Determination of Accuracy of the SRK/T and Holladay 2Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formulas Retrospective chart review comparing two second generationIOL power calculation formulas and determining overallaccuracy by comparing pre- and post operative vision acuity,subsequent analysis included comparisons in IOL material andshapeAdvisor: Stephen E Smith, MDNicholas T. Champion, MD's Practice location
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