Boston Medical Center – Brighton

The Boston Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Center

Five-Star Surgical Care for Complex Abdominal Conditions

The Boston Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Center provides leading treatment for liver and pancreas cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer, and diseases of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen. We are proud to be a Healthgrades five-star recipient for gallbladder removal surgery, reflecting our commitment to safe, high-quality care.

Our Team

John C. Friel, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Olga Kozyreva, MD

Oncology, Hematology/Oncology

Sandeep Krishnan, MD

Internal Medicine, Chief of Service in Gastroenterology

Alys Malcolm, MD

Medical Oncologist

Jorge Medina, MD

Radiologist

Nicole Pecquex, MD

Bariatric Surgery

Eugene Tikh, MD

Radiologist

Eduardo A. Vega, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Patient Information

Our team treats all hepato-pancreato-biliary conditions, including:

  • Liver tumors
  • Liver cancer
  • Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Duodenal cancer
  • Neuroendocrine tumors
  • Pancreatic cysts
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Enlarged spleen
  • Spleen infections

Surgical treatment options vary depending on a patient’s treatment plan. Whenever possible, we use laparoscopic/robotic-assisted approaches to minimize recovery times and improve outcomes.

Procedures include:

  • Liver resections
  • Whipple procedure
  • Central and distal pancreatectomy
  • Enucleation
  • Bile duct resections