UR Medicine Faculty
The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group
(URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19
departments.
URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner
Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of
over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the
region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Serving the University and Rochester community as Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology is a great privilege and honor.
Oncology is a field of work I chose driven by the loss of my grandfather from cancer as a young man, and then later in medical school, as I came to understand ...
Serving the University and Rochester community as Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology is a great privilege and honor.
Oncology is a field of work I chose driven by the loss of my grandfather from cancer as a young man, and then later in medical school, as I came to understand the scientific challenges cancer medicine presented and the deep satisfaction of caring for and helping people facing cancer. In particular I found the people I met in the clinics and labs who devoted themselves to this area to be role models and sources of inspiration.
Every patient is different – and so is each cancer. Understanding patients and their families, what is important to them, and providing the best possible care is my goal. While many people face cancer, each person does so with specific concerns, fears and beliefs. I will always do my best to provide the highest quality care, while preserving a patient's dignity.
My areas of special interest include clinical trials with new therapies for gastrointestinal cancers, and understanding the genetics and biology of pancreatic and liver cancers. My clinical specialty, caring for patients with gastro-intestinal cancers, both motivates and informs my research aspirations.
In the course of this work, I have promoted physician-scientist training at multiple levels including through the cancer center and the national cancer research community. Specifically, I have mentored numerous oncology fellows, postdoctoral fellows and PhD candidates, including MD-PhD students. As a physician, researcher, and leader I am committed to creating a hospitable and welcoming environment for all.
Conditions I Treat
- Esophageal cancer - Stomach cancer - Liver cancer - Pancreatic cancer - Bowel cancer - Colon cancer - Rectal cancer - Anal cancer - Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) - Neuroendocrine tumors - Carcinoid tumors
Certified Specialties
Medical Oncology
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments
Professor
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Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology (SMD)
John and Ethel Heselden Professorship
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Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology (SMD)
Chief
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Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology (SMD)
Professor
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Department of Biomedical Genetics (SMD) - Joint
Byrne MM, Dunne RF, Melaragno JI, Chávez-Villa M, Hezel A, Liao X, Ertreo M, Al-Judaibi B, Orloff M, Hernandez-Alejandro R, Tomiyama K
American journal of transplantation : official journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.. 2025 March 25 (3):623-627. Epub 11/06/2024.
Alexander WB, Wang W, Hill MA, O'Dell MR, Ruffolo LI, Guo B, Jackson KM, Ullman N, Friedland SC, McCall MN, Patel A, Figueroa-Guilliani N, Georger M, Belt BA, Whitney-Miller CL, Linehan DC, Murphy PJ, Hezel AF
Disease models & mechanisms.. 2024 June 117 (6)Epub 02/28/2024.
Dudgeon C, Casabianca A, Harris C, Ogier C, Bellina M, Fiore S, Bernet A, Ducarouoge B, Goldschneider D, Su X, Pitarresi J, Hezel A, De S, Narrow W, Soliman F, Shields C, Vendramini-Costa DB, Prela O, Wang L, Astsaturov I, Mehlen P, Carpizo DR
Cell reports.. 2023 November 2842 (11):113369. Epub 11/03/2023.
Dias Costa A, Väyrynen SA, Chawla A, Zhang J, Väyrynen JP, Lau MC, Williams HL, Yuan C, Morales-Oyarvide V, Elganainy D, Singh H, Cleary JM, Perez K, Ng K, Freed-Pastor W, Mancias JD, Dougan SK, Wang J, Rubinson DA, Dunne RF, Kozak MM, Brais L, Reilly E, Clancy T, Linehan DC, Chang DT, Hezel AF, Koong AC, Aguirre A, Wolpin BM, Nowak JA
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.. 2022 December 128 (23):5167-5179. Epub 1900 01 01.
Mohamed MR, Kyi K, Mohile SG, Xu H, Culakova E, Loh KP, Flannery M, Obrecht S, Ramsdale E, Patil A, Dunne RF, DiGiovanni G, Hezel A, Burnette B, Desai N, Giguere J, Magnuson A
Journal of geriatric oncology.. 2021 November 12 (8):1208-1213. Epub 07/14/2021.
Vallejo A, Erice O, Entrialgo-Cadierno R, Feliu I, Guruceaga E, Perugorria MJ, Olaizola P, Muggli A, Macaya I, O'Dell M, Cordoba BR, Ortiz-Espinosa S, Hezel AF, Arozarena I, Lecanda F, Avila MA, Fernández-Barrena MG, Evert M, Ponz-Sarvise M, Calvisi DF, Banales JM, Vicent S
Journal of hepatology.. 2021 August 75 (2):363-376. Epub 04/20/2021.
Väyrynen SA, Zhang J, Yuan C, Väyrynen JP, Dias Costa A, Williams H, Morales-Oyarvide V, Lau MC, Rubinson DA, Dunne RF, Kozak MM, Wang W, Agostini-Vulaj D, Drage MG, Brais LK, Reilly E, Rahma OE, Clancy TE, Wang J, Linehan DC, Aguirre A, Fuchs CS, Coussens LM, Chang DT, Koong AC, Hezel AF, Ogino S, Nowak JA, Wolpin BM
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.. 2021 February 1527 (4):1069-1081. Epub 12/01/2020.
Du C, da Silva A, Morales-Oyarvide V, Dias Costa A, Kozak MM, Dunne RF, Rubinson DA, Perez K, Masugi Y, Hamada T, Brais LK, Yuan C, Babic A, Ducar MD, Thorner AR, Aguirre A, Kulke MH, Ng K, Clancy TE, Findeis-Hosey JJ, Chang DT, Hornick JL, Fuchs CS, Ogino S, Koong AC, Hezel AF, Wolpin BM, Nowak JA
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology.. 2020 August 29 (8):1586-1595. Epub 05/28/2020.
Fabrizio DA, George TJ, Dunne RF, Frampton G, Sun J, Gowen K, Kennedy M, Greenbowe J, Schrock AB, Hezel AF, Ross JS, Stephens PJ, Ali SM, Miller VA, Fakih M, Klempner SJ
Journal of gastrointestinal oncology.. 2018 August 9 (4):610-617. Epub 1900 01 01.
Qian ZR, Rubinson DA, Nowak JA, Morales-Oyarvide V, Dunne RF, Kozak MM, Welch MW, Brais LK, Da Silva A, Li T, Li W, Masuda A, Yang J, Shi Y, Gu M, Masugi Y, Bui J, Zellers CL, Yuan C, Babic A, Khalaf N, Aguirre A, Ng K, Miksad RA, Bullock AJ, Chang DT, Tseng JF, Clancy TE, Linehan DC, Findeis-Hosey JJ, Doyle LA, Thorner AR, Ducar M, Wollison B, Laing A, Hahn WC, Meyerson M, Fuchs CS, Ogino S, Hornick JL, Hezel AF, Koong AC, Wolpin BM
JAMA oncology.. 2018 March 84 (3):e173420. Epub 03/08/2018.
Hezel AF, Noel MS, Allen JN, Abrams TA, Yurgelun M, Faris JE, Goyal L, Clark JW, Blaszkowsky LS, Murphy JE, Zheng H, Khorana AA, Connolly GC, Hyrien O, Baran A, Herr M, Ng K, Sheehan S, Harris DJ, Regan E, Borger DR, Iafrate AJ, Fuchs C, Ryan DP, Zhu AX
British journal of cancer.. 2014 July 29111 (3):430-6. Epub 06/24/2014.
Goyal L, Supko JG, Berlin J, Blaszkowsky LS, Carpenter A, Heuman DM, Hilderbrand SL, Stuart KE, Cotler S, Senzer NN, Chan E, Berg CL, Clark JW, Hezel AF, Ryan DP, Zhu AX
Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology.. 2013 December 72 (6):1305-14. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ying H, Kimmelman AC, Lyssiotis CA, Hua S, Chu GC, Fletcher-Sananikone E, Locasale JW, Son J, Zhang H, Coloff JL, Yan H, Wang W, Chen S, Viale A, Zheng H, Paik JH, Lim C, Guimaraes AR, Martin ES, Chang J, Hezel AF, Perry SR, Hu J, Gan B, Xiao Y, Asara JM, Weissleder R, Wang YA, Chin L, Cantley LC, DePinho RA
Cell.. 2012 April 27149 (3):656-70. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ying H, Elpek KG, Vinjamoori A, Zimmerman SM, Chu GC, Yan H, Fletcher-Sananikone E, Zhang H, Liu Y, Wang W, Ren X, Zheng H, Kimmelman AC, Paik JH, Lim C, Perry SR, Jiang S, Malinn B, Protopopov A, Colla S, Xiao Y, Hezel AF, Bardeesy N, Turley SJ, Wang YA, Chin L, Thayer SP, DePinho RA
Cancer discovery.. 2011 July 1 (2):158-69. Epub 05/23/2011.
Alexander BM, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Ryan DP, Kachnic LA, Hezel AF, Niemierko A, Willett CG, Kozak KR, Blaszkowsky LS, Clark JW, Warshaw AL, Hong TS
Gastrointestinal cancer research : GCR.. 2011 July 4 (4):116-21. Epub 1900 01 01.
Oncogene.. 1999 February 418 (5):1257-60. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Journal of cellular biochemistry
(2007)
Chapter: "Stromal biology of pancreatic cancer."
Authors: Chu GC; Kimmelman AC; Hezel AF; DePinho RA
Publisher:
Journal of Cellular Biochemistry 2007
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9 stars
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
5.0 stars
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9 stars
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9 stars
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9 stars
Patient Comments
5.0 stars
I had questions that were addressed in a very professional manner
Dec 19, 2024
5.0 stars
I have a great oncologist.
Dec 13, 2024
5.0 stars
Dr. Hezel and Chelsea McCaig, PA are absolutely amazing providers. Alongside Hannah, they are an incredible team. I am so honored and privileged to be in their care.
Nov 13, 2024
5.0 stars
Dr Hezel and his team we're attentive, compassionate and clearly committed to making a plan to intervene asap
Oct 08, 2024
5.0 stars
Excellent in every aspect.
Sep 29, 2024
5.0 stars
Very professional
Aug 03, 2024
5.0 stars
Excellent Service
Jun 25, 2024
5.0 stars
Dr. Hezel is amazing. I wouldn't want anyone else except him and his team taking care of me.
Apr 20, 2024
5.0 stars
Dr. Hezel and team ALWAYS listens/answers questions, both mine and my family memebers that are present, even if just by phone. So patient with us! Never rushed.Best team ever, from reception to checkout. Not to mention quality care!!
Jan 14, 2024
5.0 stars
Dr Hezel is the best!!
Dec 28, 2023
5.0
Aram Hezel is THE best!
Oct 25, 2023
5.0
Takes great care to pause for me/us to digest info & answer one questions.
Aug 17, 2023
5.0
Again, there should be an excellent category!!
Jul 21, 2023
5.0
Dr Hezel is both professional and personable. He takes as much time as needed to ensure that all concerns are addressed.
May 12, 2023
Excellent
May 06, 2023
5.0
We have 2 daughters that often join our visits through a video chat. They are welcomed, as are their questions, just like they are in the room. Makes our whole family happy.
Apr 14, 2023
Dt. Hezel also included my son & daughter in this video visit and answered all they questions & concerns
Jan 14, 2023
5.0
Superior service and care.
Dec 30, 2022
5.0
Dr. Hezel always listens carefully and answers any questions I may have. I never feel rushed.
Dec 28, 2022
5.0
TOP notch - None better. he and Mohamed Tejani are both exemplary individuals BRILLIANT and EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT - Great combo.
Dec 17, 2022
5.0
Team is by far the best of any medical experience I had in the last year. Their friendliness and caring has truly help me in my battle with cancer.
Dec 16, 2022
Dr. Hezel speaks in a slow, caring voice which comforts me. He never rushes me or my husband
Dec 15, 2022
5.0
First time with this doctor and he was the best ever. Kind and caring.
Nov 05, 2022
5.0
[...] the GI Surgeon and this provider rates the highest number 5 or better. Both clearly recognize my symptoms [...] This provider [...] is for sure the best!!
Oct 18, 2022
5.0
Very thorough, never rushed.
Jul 29, 2022
5.0
Excellent care and advice
Jul 04, 2022
5.0
I have had nothing but excellent results from all my appointments with Dr. Hezel's office since my surgery in November 2021
Jun 20, 2022
5.0
I felt like Dr. Hezel had all the time in the world for me.
Jun 01, 2022
5.0
My Mom already comes to this practice as well [...]
May 15, 2022
5.0
He showed concern not just for my illness and treatment, but also about the grief I am dealing with since the recent death of my husband.
May 15, 2022
5.0
I had many questions about my treatment right now and for the future, they were more than adequately answered
Mar 20, 2022
4.6
Dr. Hezel is a caring, informed professional. East and pleasant to talk with. I'm glad to have him on my side.
Feb 23, 2022
5.0
Dr. Hezel is among the finest, caring, knowledgeable, and thoughtful health care providers I know. I trust him without reservation and I am so lucky that he Is part of my health care team..
