Dr. Shaila Merchant

Biography

Shaila Merchant is an associate professor and surgical oncologist at Queen’s University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including gastric, small bowel, colorectal, and anal cancers, and breast cancers. Dr. Merchant completed her medical education and residency in General Surgery at the University of British Columbia and furthered her training with a two-year accredited fellowship in Complex Surgical Oncology in Southern California. She holds certifications in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology from Canada and the United States. Dr. Merchant is actively involved in Health Services Research, focusing on clinical epidemiology and statistics. Her research emphasizes compassionate end-of-life care and improving psychosocial support for cancer patients through better communication between patients and physicians. She has published extensively in scientific literature and is frequently invited to present her findings at national and international conferences. Additionally, Dr. Merchant serves on various national and international cancer committees, promoting shared decision-making and advancing research in underrepresented areas of cancer care.

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