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Meredith Gunder, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Meredith Gunder, MD

Meredith Gunder, MD

Meredith Gunder, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Surgery, Complex General Surgical Oncology
Years of Experience
8
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Locations

8081 Innovation Park Dr
Level 5 - Great Falls Clinic
Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone
Fax
571-472-1197

About Meredith Gunder, MD

Dr. Meredith Gunder is a specialty care physician board certified in general surgery with a sub-specialization in surgical oncology. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2017.

Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Gunder completed a fellowship in complex general surgical oncology at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Dr. Gunder is a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist at Inova Schar Cancer Center, specializing in the multidisciplinary management of complex gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) malignancies. She completed her surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Louisville, where she also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation. Additionally, she holds certification in HPB Surgery through the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA).

Throughout her training, Dr. Gunder developed a strong commitment to advancing cancer care through both clinical excellence and innovative research. Her research interests include outcomes research and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and surgical outcomes. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and her work has been presented at national surgical and oncology conferences. She remains actively involved in research focused on improving cancer treatment and care delivery.

Dr. Gunder prioritizes building strong, supportive relationships with her patients and their families. She understands that a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and strives to make the surgical journey as clear and reassuring as possible. By listening closely and tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs and goals of her patients, she ensures they feel informed, confident, and cared for every step of the way. She believes surgery is not just a technical procedure, but a pivotal moment in a patient’s life—one that deserves empathy, honesty, and the highest standard of care.

Clinically, Dr. Gunder treats a wide spectrum of malignant and complex benign conditions. Her expertise includes the surgical management of cancers of the pancreas, bile ducts, intestines, and stomach; cancers and benign conditions of the liver; neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract; soft-tissue sarcomas; melanoma and other complex skin cancers; and peritoneal surface malignancies. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based care and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes for her patients.

PubMed Publications

Awards/Associations

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Society of Surgical Oncology
  • Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Medical School
University of Miami Miller School Of Medicine
Residencies
Temple University Hospital
Training Specialty: General Surgery
6/22/2017 - 6/21/2019
Temple University Hospital
Training Specialty: General Surgery
6/22/2020 - 6/21/2023
Fellowships
University of Louisville
Training Specialty: Surgical Oncology
8/01/2023 - 7/31/2025

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