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Erik M. Dunki-Jacobs, MD

Surgical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
4.9 out of 5.0(118 ratings)

Locations

1

TriHealth Cancer & Blood Institute - Good Samaritan Hospital

379 Dixmyth Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-451-1356
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TriHealth Cancer & Blood Institute - Good Samaritan Hospital

375 Dixmyth Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-451-1356
3

TriHealth - Good Samaritan Infusion Center - Western Ridge

6949 Good Samaritan Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45247
513-451-4118
4

TriHealth - Good Samaritan Infusion - Thomas Center

10506A Montgomery Road
Montgomery, OH 45242
513-865-0106

About Erik M. Dunki-Jacobs

Clinical Focus
Surgical Oncology
Gender
Male
About the Provider
Dr. Dunki-Jacobs specializes in delivering advanced surgical care to patients diagnosed with cancer and benign diseases of the liver, pancreas and bile duct system. As part of the TriHealth Cancer Institute, he works with many cancer specialists, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, cancer genetics experts and others dedicated to delivering specialized care to patients with cancer.  Personalized cancer care is delivered through the use of an institutional tumor board conference and disease specific multidisciplinary clinics. Dr. Dunki-Jacobs has a special interest in robotic surgery, which allows him to perform complex surgical procedures through minimaly invasive incisions.  
His areas of expertise include:
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Melanoma
  • Sarcoma
Publications
In the News:​​​​​​​Publications
Murphy AE, Hussain L, Ho C, Dunki-Jacobs EM, Lee D, Tameron A, Huelsman K, Rice C, Wexelman BA.  Preoperative Panel Testing for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Does Not Significantly Impact Time to Surgery for Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Compared with BRCA 1/2 Testing. Ann Surg Oncol. 2017 Aug 1.

Hoppe EJ, Main WP, Kelley SR, Hussain LR, Dunki-Jacobs EM, Saba AK.  Urinary Retention Following Colorectal Surgery.  Am Surg 2017 Jan 1;83(1):3-7.

Philips P, Dunki-Jacobs EM, Agle SC, Scoggins CR, McMasters KM, Martin RCG. The Role of Hepatic Artery Lymph Node in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Prognostic Factor or a Selection Criteria for Surgery. HPB 2014 Dec;16(12):1051-5.

Dunki-Jacobs EM, Philips P, Martin RCG.  Evaluation of Thermal Injury to Liver, Pancreas and Kidney during Irreversible Electroporation in an In-vivo Experimental Model. Br J Surg 2014 Aug;101(9):1113-21.

Anderson R, Dunki-Jacobs EM, Callender GG, Burnett N, McMasters KM, Scoggins CR, Martin RCG. A Cost Analysis of Somatostatin Use in the Prevention of Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreatectomy. World J Surg. 2014 Aug;38(8):2138-44.

Dunki-Jacobs EM, Philips P, Martin RCG. Evaluation of Resistance as a Measure of Successful Tumor Ablation During Irreversible Electroporation in the Pancreas. J Am Coll Surg. 2014 Feb;218(2):179-87.

Egger ME, Dunki-Jacobs EM, Callender GG, Quillo AR, Scoggins CR, Martin RC 2nd, Stromberg AJ, McMasters KM. Outcomes and prognostic factors in nodular melanomas. Surgery. 2012 Oct;152(4):652-9.

Egger ME, Tabler BL, Dunki-Jacobs EM, Callender GG, Scoggins CR, Martin RC 2nd, Quillo AR, Stromberg AJ, McMasters KM. Clinicopathologic and survival differences between upper and lower extremity melanomas. Am Surg. 2012 Jul;78(7):779-87.

Dunki-Jacobs EM, Martin RCG.  Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett‚Äôs Esophagus: A Review of It‚Äôs Emerging Role in Optimal Diagnosis and Endoluminal Therapy.  Ann Surg Oncol. 2012 May;19(5):1575-82.

Dunki-Jacobs E, Grannan K, McDonough S, Engel AM. Clinically Unsuspected Papillary Microcarcinomas of the Thyroid: A Common Finding with Favorable Biology? Am J Surg. 2012 Feb;203(2):140-4.

Thors A, Dunki-Jacobs E, Engel AM, McDonough S, Welling R. Does Participation in Graduate Medical Education Contribute to Improved Patient Outcomes as Outlined by Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Guidelines? J Surg Ed. 2010 Jan-Feb;67(1):9-13.

Nelson LA, O'Brien DP, Kemp CJ, Williams JL, Dunki-Jacobs E, Erwin CR, Warner BW.  The Intestinal and Hepatic Response to Combined Partial Hepatectomy and Small Bowel Resection in Mice.  Am J Surg. 2002 Apr;183(4):435-40.

Dunki-Jacobs EM, Philips P, Scoggins CR, McMasters KM, Martin RCG. Stroke Volume Variation in Hepatic Resection: A Replacement for Standard Central Venous Pressure Monitoring. Ann Surg Oncol. 2014 Feb;21(2):473-8.

Anderson R, Dunki-Jacobs EM, Callender GG, Burnett N, McMasters KM, Scoggins CR, Martin RCG. Clinical Evaluation of Somatostatin Use in the Pancreatic Resections: Clinical efficacy or limited benefit? Surgery. 2013 Oct;154(4).

Dunki-Jacobs EM, Callender GG, McMasters KM. Current Management of Melanoma. Curr Probl Surg. 2013;Aug;50(8):351-82.

Burnett NP, Dunki-Jacobs EM, Callender GC, Anderson RJ, Scoggins CR, McMasters KM, Martin RCG. Evaluation of Alpha-fetoprotein Staging System for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Non-Cirrhotic Patients. Am Surg. 2013 Jul;79(7):716-22.

Cannon RM, Brown RE, St Hill CR, Dunki-Jacobs E, Martin RC 2nd, McMasters KM, Scoggins CR. Negative effects of transfused blood components after hepatectomy for metastatic colorectal cancer. Am Surg. 2013 Jan;79(1):35-9.


Presentations:

Clinical Predictors of EpCAM Over-expression in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Evaluation.  presented at the AHPBA Annual Meeting 2012.

Breast Cancer: Management of the Axilla.  presented at the Good Samaritan Hospital Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, February 18, 2011.

Current Debates in the Management of Gastric Cancer. presented at the Good Samaritan Hospital Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, May 7, 2010.

Does Participation in Graduate Medical Education Contribute to Improved Patient Outcomes as Outlined by Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Guidelines?  presented at the J. Robert Johnson TriHealth Research Competition, Cincinnati OH, May 2009.

Malignant Melanoma: The Truth about Sentinel Node Lymph Node Biopsy.  presented at the Good Samaritan Hospital Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, February 2009.

Multidisciplinary Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases presented at the Good Samaritan Hospital Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, March 29, 2017.

Melanoma: Surgical Management and Beyond presented at the Good Samaritan Hospital Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, November 21, 2014.

Current Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors presented at the Good Samaritan Hospital Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, October 18, 2013.

Stroke Volume Variation in Hepatic Resection: A Replacement for Standard Central Venous Pressure Monitoring. presented at the SSO Cancer Symposium 2013.

Portal Vein Thrombosis Secondary to Hepatopanctreaticobiliary Malignancy: an Assessment of Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Management. presented at the AHPBA Annual Meeting 2013.

Evaluation of Resistance as a Measure of Successful Tumor Ablation During Irreversible Electroporation. presented at the AHPBA Annual Meeting 2013.
Language
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults
Hospital Affiliations
Bethesda North Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
Institutes
TriHealth Cancer and Blood Institute
TriHealth Surgical Institute

Experience

Training

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Medical School, Medical Doctor, 2006

Good Samaritan Hospital

Residency, Medical Doctor, 2007

Good Samaritan Hospital

Residency, Medical Doctor, 2011

University of Louisville

Fellowship, Medical Doctor, 2013

Board Certifications

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American Board of Surgery, 2012

Ratings & Reviews

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4.9 out of 5.0
118 ratings
10/4/2023

*Dr. Dunki-Jacobs do a very good job of communication - answering questions etc.

10/3/2023

Doc DJ was a pretty chill guy. Smart and friendly.