Allan Tsung, MD is a surgical oncologist and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where he holds the S. Hurt Watts Professorship. He specializes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical oncology, with expertise in complex liver and pancreatic surgery using advanced robotic and minimally invasive techniques. His clinical focus includes primary liver and pancreatic cancers as well as metastatic colorectal cancer to the liver, delivered through multidisciplinary treatment strategies that incorporate liver-directed therapies when appropriate. Dr. Tsung emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful treatment planning, and compassionate support, recognizing that technical excellence and human connection are equally essential in caring for patients and families facing complex cancer diagnoses.

As a physician-scientist and clinician-investigator, Dr. Tsung leads an integrated cancer research program spanning laboratory discovery, clinical trials, and outcomes research. His work explores how inflammation and the liver microenvironment influence cancer progression and treatment response, while also examining cancer care quality, access, and outcome differences to improve consistency across diverse settings. A former Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholar at the National Institutes of Health and research fellow at the University of Pittsburgh, he brings deep translational insight to his work. As Chair at UVA, he advances clinical excellence, education, and mentorship across academic and community environments. He has served as Past President of the Society of University Surgeons and the Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, and currently serves as President-Elect of the Society of Clinical Surgery, reflecting his national leadership in academic surgery.