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Providence Cancer Institute Franz Liver Clinic is dedicated to serving patients with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma who are candidates for either surgery or catheter-based liver-directed therapy. Under the supervision of hepatobiliary surgery and interventional radiology attendings, fellows will provide clinical and surgical aspects of care.

Providence Portland Medical Center is one of four area hospitals where fellows will perform hepatobiliary and pancreatic cases under the supervision of attending staff.

Off-campus Training Site Experiences:

While the majority of clinical and operative experiences occur at Providence, approximately 30% occur at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, including:

  • HPB Service providing full spectrum of care of benign and malignant hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease processes
  • Elective HPB cases (including pancreatectomy and hepatectomy cases, both open and MIS) for patients with Legacy-restricted insurance plans
  • Multi-disciplinary GI Tumor Board
  • Inpatient management of Legacy service managed by second year fellow

Core Faculty


David B. Page, MDJon Gerry, MD, FACS

Program Director & Alumni

Specialties: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery,
Contributions: Program leadership, supervision of fellows, teaching didactic sessions

Dr. Gerry received his MD from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in general surgery at Stanford Hospital and clinics. Following that, he spent four years in Anchorage at the Alaska Native Medical Center providing mentorship in the Pheonix Integrated Surgical Residency Program. Most recently, Dr. Gerry completed a fellowship in hepatobiliary and pancreas (HPB) surgery at Providence Cancer Institute and Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Gerry appreciates the opportunity to positively impact his patients' lives and provide them with hope during a difficult and vulnerable time. His opportunity to provide care to the Alaska Native People was an honor, and he continues to provide excellent care to vulnerable populations by respecting their inherent dignity and worth as an individual.

Outside of work, Dr. Gerry enjoys mountain biking, camping throughout Oregon, playing with his children, and cooking with his wife.

To learn more about Dr. Gerry's training, active contributions and membership elections, please visit his profile.

Learn more about Jon M. Gerry, MD


      Rom S. Leidner, MDJohn Creasy, MD, FACS

      Associate Program Director

      Role: Associate Program Director
      Specialties: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Surgical Oncology
      Contributions: Program leadership, supervision of fellows, teaching didactic sessions

      To learn more about Dr. Creasy's training, active contributions and membership elections, please visit his profile.

      Learn more about John Creasy, MD


          Rom S. Leidner, MDMichele Babicky, MD

          Role: Program Faculty
          Specialties: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Surgical Oncology
          Contributions: Supervision of fellows, teaching didactic sessions

          To learn more about Dr. Babicky's training, active contributions and membership elections, please visit his profile.

          Learn more about Michele Babicky, MD