Assistant Professor Jeffrey D. E. Hawel serves in the Department of Surgery at Western University. His research focuses on general surgery and surgical oncology, specifically investigating minimally invasive techniques for the management of gastrointestinal cancers. He explores the impact of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols on patient outcomes and hospital length of stay. His mission is to improve surgical precision and patient recovery through clinical innovation and evidence-based research. Dr. Hawel provides clinical supervision for surgical residents and fellows. He focuses on the development of personalized treatment plans to manage complex surgical conditions and improve patient survival.