As a gastrointestinal (GI) cancer specialist, Muneeb Rehman, MD, treats cancers of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and colon. He's part of a team at UVA Cancer Center, Virginia's first National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Meet a GI Cancer Specialist at UVA Health
We asked Rehman our 7 quick questions.
1. What has most inspired and shaped your approach to patient care?
Recognizing how when I can meet a patient's primary goals helps them feel more comfortable through the treatment process. When I first see a patient, I always think, "Where is this patient coming from? What is most important to them?"
2. What's your favorite part of your job?
Seeing new patients come in with a lot of uncertainty and questions and helping them feel empowered.
3. What's your biggest fear when you're a patient?
That the provider won't take the time to understand me.
4. What do you do for stress relief?
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Exercising and playing sports, like basketball.
5. Dogs or cats?
Both!
6. Last movie you saw? Thumbs up or down?
Oppenheimer and Barbie — both thumbs up!
7. Best advice you've ever heard?
Look at where you want to be 5 or 10 years from now and always shoot for that.
