John Kunstman, MD MHS

John Kunstman, MD MHS is a surgeon in New Haven, CT. He is a board-certified specialist in gastrointestinal surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery, focusing on patients with cancers or benign diseases of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and intestines. Dr. Kunstman has specific expertise in cystic diseases of the pancreas. He treats both children and adults and is currently accepting new patients, with a referral required from patients or physicians. His practice is based at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, where he maintains an active research program examining the development of cystic lesions and the genetics of associated pancreatic cancers. He also conducts clinical research aimed at improving outcomes for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery.

Dr. Kunstman describes his role as combining the technical demands of complex surgery with deep integration in a multidisciplinary team of experts in medical oncology and other fields. He states that his favorite part of his job is incorporating innovative research from Yale into his practice and directly seeing the results benefit patients. He notes that the rapid development and refinement of new cancer treatments and surgical techniques allows for potentially curative surgery to an increasing number of patients over time. His approach emphasizes the impact of the surgeon on patients with cancer and the interactions with every patient and family.

The office is located on the 8th floor of Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven at 35 Park Street. This site is situated about a block from Yale University and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. It is also a short distance from South Frontage Road and Howard Avenue.

John Kunstman, MD MHS serves the New Haven area as a specialist in pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgical oncology, integrating advanced research with direct patient care at Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Services:

• Clinical Trials
• General Surgery
• Occupational Care
• Orthopedics
• Patient Tools
• Primary Care
• Radiology
• Surgical Critical Care