Anasooya Assunta Abraham, MD
My specialties:
- General surgery
- Thoracic surgery
Professional interests:
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Melanoma - skin
- Surgery of the intestinal tract
- Hernia surgery
- Upper / lower endoscopy
I am a board-certified general surgeon with specialties in cancer and thoracic surgery. My professional interests include minimally invasive surgery, surgery of the intestinal tract, hernia surgery, breast cancer, colon cancer, melanoma and upper/lower endoscopy.
Best part of my work: Getting to know my patient apart from his or her health issue.
I became a physician because: I love working with people and helping them surgically.
Favorite health tip: Don't forget to make your colonoscopy appointment - find cancer early.
Practice philosophy: I love taking the time to listen.
Additional information: Recipient of ASCO Cancer Foundation Merit Award for research in pancreatic cancer.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- General surgery
Specialties
- Thoracic surgery
Personal interests
- Biking
- Cooking
- Spending time with family
- Sunshine
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Years of experience
- 20
Additional languages spoken
- Malayalam
Hospital affiliations
- Cambridge Medical Center
- Mercy Hospital
- Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus
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