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Sarkis H. Meterissian

Academic title(s): 
  • Professor, Departments of Surgery and Oncology
  • Principal Investigator, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Sarkis H. Meterissian
Biography: 

Dr. Sarkis H. Meterissian is a Professor of Surgery and Oncology at McGill University and the Director of the Breast Center of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Based at the Royal Victoria Hospital at the MUHC Glen site, Dr. Meterissian specializes in the management of breast cancer and melanoma. 

Contact Information
Address: 

McGill University Health Centre
Royal Victoria Hospital
1001 Decarie Boulevard
Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J1

Email address: 
sarkis.meterissian [at] mcgill.ca
Location: 
McGill University Health Centre (MUHC - Glen) - Royal Victoria Hospital
Department: 
Oncology
Surgery
Degree(s): 

MD, MSc, FRCS, FACS 

Link(s): 
Profile of Dr. Sarkis Meterrisian at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Profile of Dr. Sarkis Meterrisian at the Department of Surgery, McGill University
Profile of Dr. Sarkis Meterrisian at the Surgical and Interventional Sciences Division, Department of Surgery, McGill University
Hospital title: 
Breast Surgical Oncologist, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University Health Center
Director, Breast Center, McGill University Health Center
Division: 
General Surgery
Surgical and Interventional Sciences
Research areas: 
Surgical Outcomes and Quality
Surgical Oncology
Selected publications: 

PubMed

Google Scholar

Current research: 

Dr. Meterissian's current research focuses on advancing breast cancer care, with projects including: 

  • Assessing tumor margins using Raman spectroscopy in collaboration with the Université de Montréal (NSERC grant-funded). 

  • Evaluating the impact of life coaching on life adjustment in breast cancer survivors (Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation-funded). 

  • Investigating the molecular biology of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) (Cancer Research Society-funded). 

Dr. Meterissian is committed to improving patient outcomes through both innovative research and clinical excellence in oncology. 

Graduate supervision: 

Currently supervising students

Currently Recruiting:

  • Medical Students
  • Residents
  • Fellows
  • M.Sc. Students
  • M.Sc. Non-Thesis projects
  • Ph.D Students
Areas of interest: 
  • Identification of prognostic markers in breast cancer using gene array technology 
  • Assessment of clinical reasoning in surgical residents 
  • Assessment of surgical skills during open surgery 
  • Assessment of communication skills in the operating room 
Clinical Interests: 

Breast cancer and melanoma 

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