Kiarash Mashayek, MD

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A Specialist in Surgical Oncology

Kiarash Mashayek, MD, specializes in minimally invasive, robotic hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and foregut surgery, including procedures involving the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, esophagus and stomach.

Conditions he treats include:

  • Bile duct cancer and blockages
  • Cancers affecting the abdomen, including the appendix, colon and gynecologic organs
  • Esophageal cancer and swallowing disorders
  • Gallstones and gallbladder cancer
  • Liver tumors
  • Pancreatic cancer and cysts
  • Stomach cancer and severe reflux-related disease

He also has a clinical interest in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for various peritoneal malignancies, including those originating from the appendix, colon and gynecologic organs.

Dr. Mashayek launched the minimally invasive, robotic hepato-pancreato-biliary and foregut oncology surgery program at Sanford Broadway Clinic in Fargo.

He also serves as an assistant professor of surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

 

Speaks: English, Farsi

Specialties

Types of Care

(701) 234-2000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Advance Gastroenterology/MIS/Bariatric Surgery: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Surgical Oncology: University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA
Residency:
General Surgery: San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA
Medical School:
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Board Certifications:
American Board of Surgery: General Surgery

Experience & Research

Professional memberships:

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • Society of Surgical Oncology

Research topics:

  • Pancreatic, biliary and hepatic oncology
 

Idea of Care

My philosophy of care is centered on delivering compassionate, patient-focused and multidisciplinary surgical treatment while using the most advanced, minimally invasive and robotic techniques available.

I value clear communication, shared decision-making and a supportive environment where patients and their families feel informed, respected and empowered throughout their care journey.

Personal Interests

Dr. Mashayek enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son. They love traveling, staying active and exploring the outdoors, especially when it involves surfing, water sports and discovering beautiful beaches and natural scenery around the world.

Additional Locations

Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center

820 Fourth St. N.
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

(701) 234-6161

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