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Patrick W Underwood, MD : Bio and credentials

Cancer Specialist (Oncologist), Surgical Oncologist (Surgical Specialist - Cancer)

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My bio

Hi, I’m Dr. Patrick Underwood and I’m an Assistant Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. My clinical practice focuses on cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver, and bile duct, with a particular interest in robotic approaches to pancreas and liver surgery.

I earned my medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, then completed general surgery training and a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Florida. I went on to complete advanced fellowship training in Complex General Surgical Oncology at The Ohio State University, where I also received subspecialty certification in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery.

My research focuses on patient-reported outcomes in cancer care. I’m especially interested in improving patient-specific communication around diagnosis and prognosis, strengthening informed consent, helping patients better understand complex procedures and potential complications, and exploring the lived experience of cancer. I’m also passionate about surgical education and currently serve as Associate Program Director for the UF General Surgery Residency Program.

I’m board certified by the American Board of Surgery and an active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the Association for Surgical Education.

Board certifications

  • General Surgical Oncology

    American Board of Surgery

  • Surgery

    American Board of Surgery

Education

  • Fellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Hepato-pancreato-biliary

    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2023-2025

  • Residency, General Surgery

    University of Florida College of Medicine, 2016-2023

  • Doctor of Medicine

    University of Michigan Medical School, 2012-2016

  • Bachelor of Arts

    Albion College, 2008-2012

My areas of focus

Gender

Male

Accomplishments

  • Finalist, Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching

    American College of Surgeons, 2023

  • Surgical Resident Award

    Edward R. Woodward, 2023

  • Best Resident Educator PGY3–5

    Department of Surgery, 2022

  • Honor

    The Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2022

  • Alpha Omega Alpha

    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2020

  • Research Fellowship Grant

    Frederick A. Coller, 2019

  • Research Fellowship

    Cracchiolo Family, 2018-2019