GKMGautam K. MalhotraMD · PhD · FACS · FSSO
Academic surgeon · Investigator · Educator · Leader

Gautam K.
Malhotra

Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical oncologist advancing complex clinical care, translational research, surgical education, and academic leadership.

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Gautam K. Malhotra, MD, PhD
MS · MD · PhDDual board-certified surgeon
Los Angeles · California
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The most consequential surgical decisions exist at the intersection of technical expertise, scientific evidence, and human judgment.

01 / Clinical practice

Complex care,
considered deeply.

A clinical practice centered on cancers and complex diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary system—integrating open, minimally invasive, and robotic approaches within multidisciplinary care.

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Pancreatic cancer and cystic neoplasms

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Primary and metastatic liver tumors

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Biliary tract and gallbladder malignancies

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Neuroendocrine tumors

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Robotic and minimally invasive HPB surgery

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Hepatic artery infusion therapy

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02 / Research & innovation

Building the evidence
that changes practice.

Research spanning translational oncology, clinical trials, regional therapies, surgical technology, and outcomes science.

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Precision pancreatic oncology

Translational platforms designed to connect tumor biology with individualized treatment selection.

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Regional therapy for liver tumors

Clinical investigation of hepatic artery infusion and multidisciplinary strategies for complex liver-dominant disease.

03

Surgical innovation

Evaluation of robotic approaches, operative technology, and evidence-based improvements in perioperative care.

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Clinical trials

Investigator-led and cooperative-group studies focused on improving outcomes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery.

Selected scholarship

Pancreatic oncology · Liver metastases · Robotic surgery · Clinical outcomes · Translational science

Publications and academic inquiries
03 / Leadership & education

Developing people.
Building programs.
Advancing surgery.

Academic leadership focused on resident and medical-student education, research mentorship, robotic training, curriculum development, and institutional governance.

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Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency

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Surgery Clerkship Leadership

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Director of Resident Research

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Robotics Champion, HPB Surgery

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Faculty Council and Academic Senate Representative

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National committee service in surgical oncology and academic surgery

04 / Speaking

Ideas made clear.
Knowledge shared.

Invited lectures, conference panels, surgical education, and expert commentary translating complex clinical and scientific topics for diverse audiences.

  • Hepatic artery infusion for primary and metastatic liver tumors
  • Pancreatic cancer and complex surgical decision-making
  • Robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
  • Surgical education, mentorship, and research development
  • Clinical trials and translational oncology
Speaking inquiries
05 / Media & recognition

Milestones,
in public view.

Institutional profiles and selected recognition tracing the development of a physician-scientist, surgeon, educator, and academic leader.

2026Physician profile
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Keck Medicine of USC

Gautam K. Malhotra, MD, PhD

Clinical profile highlighting hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical oncology, multidisciplinary cancer care, and advanced minimally invasive approaches.

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2020Profile
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UNMC Newsroom

College of Medicine Resident of the Month

A profile from surgical training reflecting clinical dedication, leadership, teaching, and the experiences that shaped an academic surgical career.

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2012Archive
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UNMC Newsroom

Student Spotlight: Gautam Malhotra

An early physician-scientist profile from MD/PhD training, tracing interests in cancer biology, research, and the path toward academic surgery.

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06 / Consulting

Expertise applied
beyond the operating room.

Independent advisory work for law firms, healthcare organizations, and industry—grounded in current clinical practice, academic rigor, and objective analysis.

Medical-legal

Expert witness & case analysis

Medical-record review, standard-of-care analysis, causation assessment, deposition support, and testimony in complex surgical matters.

Discuss a matter
Strategic advisory

Clinical & organizational consulting

Surgical program development, clinical research strategy, robotic implementation, medical technology, and specialized healthcare advisory.

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Professional inquiries

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a focused conversation.

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