NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Welcomes Dr. Ellen Hagopian
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Welcomes Dr.Ellen Hagopian as Director of the Queens Cancer Center
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Leading expert in surgical oncology brings extensive experience in complex cancer treatment
The Queens Cancer Center has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer for extraordinary care of patients and implementation of clinical trial initiatives
March 10, 2025

Dr. Ellen Hagopian: Leading the Fight Against Cancer at Queens Cancer Center – Q&A
who is Dr. Ellen Hagopian?
Dr. Ellen Hagopian, MD, MHPE, FACS, FSSO, is a board-certified General surgeon and a leading expert in surgical oncology. As of March 10, 2025, she is the Director of the Queens Cancer Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, bringing extensive experience to the role. She specializes in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery.
What is HPB Surgery?
HPB stands for Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary. HPB Surgery focuses on diseases of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Dr. Hagopian’s expertise lies in both benign and malignant conditions affecting these organs and the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Where does Dr. Hagopian practice?
Dr. Hagopian is the Director of the Queens Cancer Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens. She previously practiced at the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery Care center of New Jersey and the University of Toledo’s Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center.
What is the Queens cancer Center known for?
the Queens Cancer Center is recognized by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer for its unusual care of patients.The center is also known for its implementation of clinical trial initiatives.
What are Dr. Hagopian’s qualifications and education?
Based on available facts, here is a summary of Dr. Hagopian’s qualifications:
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Medical School: Jefferson medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
fellowship: Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery New York Medical College and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery
What are dr. Hagopian’s key areas of surgical focus?
Liver surgery
Pancreas surgery
Biliary tract surgery
Gallbladder surgery
* Upper gastrointestinal tract surgery
Summary of Dr. Ellen Hagopian
| Attribute | Details |
| :—————— | :——————————————————————————- |
| Name | Ellen Hagopian, MD, MHPE, FACS, FSSO |
| Title | Director of the Queens Cancer Center |
| Specialty | Hepato-Pancreato-biliary (HPB) Surgery, Surgical Oncology |
| Focus | benign and malignant diseases of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder|
| Current Location| NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, Queens Cancer Center |
