Russell G Witt, MD
Cutaneous (Skin) Surgical Oncology
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Bio & Overview
Russell Witt, MD, is a dedicated surgical oncologist and serves as an assistant professor of surgery. His primary research focus involves investigating the intricate connection between obesity and cancer, with a specific emphasis on the fields of immunotherapy and BRAF targeted therapy in melanoma. Dr. Witt's research endeavors are focused on finding new ways to tailor treatments to individual patients.
Dr. Witt's journey into the medical field began at a young age, driven by a passion for biology and science. He aspired to build a career that would allow him to make a positive impact on people's lives on a daily basis. After completing medical school, he completed a general surgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he gained exposure to cancer care and treatment. He then pursued additional training in surgical oncology, completing a complex general surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
With his patients, Dr. Witt works to provide the most accurate information and help to ease their anxieties about their condition. By being both clear and honest, he hopes to minimize the unexpected developments patients may face. Dr. Witt is unwavering in his commitment to delivering the highest quality care and striving for the best possible outcomes for all of his patients.
Academic Information
- Department
- Surgery
- Academic Role
- Assistant Professor
- Division
- Breast & Melanoma Surgery
- Gender
- Male
- Languages
- English
- Age Groups Seen
- Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
- Primary Education
- University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
- Residency
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Fellowships
- University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Certification
- American Board of Surgery (Complex General Surgical Oncology), American Board of Surgery (Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery)
Highlights
Meet Russell Witt, MD
My name is Russell Witt. I am a surgical oncologist here at the University of Virginia. I specialize in melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma. So I decided to become a doctor because I have grown up with a lot of family medical problems, particularly on my mother's side. My mother passed when I was in my twenties, and I've kind of grew up with a lot of exposure to healthcare providers and medicine. I know the impact that that can have in someone's life. For me, it had a tremendous impact, and being able to help people through that tough period in their life is really meaningful to me. Providing nuanced care to patients is really where I have my passion. In particular, I find that the anxiety associated with a cancer diagnosis can be extreme, and as somebody who's grown up with family members who are ill, I think doing anything I can do to mitigate people's anxiety or decrease their anxiety is paramount to how I like to practice medicine. I've trained at a lot of different places, and I'd say that one consistent theme I've seen is where you go really matters. You want to go to a hospital that treats your diagnosis regularly, has experts in the field, and can tailor a treatment that's specific for you. Now, at UVA, we have experts. We see cancer of all types all the time, and we are very patient-centric in our approach to healthcare ...
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