Dr. Meredith Gunder is a specialty care physician who is dual board certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2017.
Dr. Gunder is a fellowship-trained and board-certified surgical oncologist at Inova Schar Cancer, 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’s degree 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. Dr. Gunder serves on the editorial board of the Annals of Surgical Oncology and on the GI disease site committee for the Society of Surgical Oncology. 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 of the retroperitoneum and extremities; and peritoneal surface malignancies. Dr. Gunder also specializes in surgery for melanoma and other advanced skin cancers and has participated in research on stratifying patient risk for recurrence after surgery for melanoma. 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
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
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