Diego J. Muilenburg MD

Surgeon Diego Muilenburg, MD, joined PeaceHealth Surgical Specialties at Northwest Specialty Clinics in 2023. He is a surgical oncologist who understands the unique challenges patients with cancer face. "I strive for the best approach for each patient, applying the latest technology and current guidelines for cancer care," he says. Dr. Muilenburg is experienced with robotic surgery and uses minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. He has a particular interest in robotic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, including those of the esophagus and stomach, as well as the pancreas and rectum. He also treats breast cancer, soft tissue sarcomas and skin cancers. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Wash., D.C. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of California Davis in Sacramento, and a clinical fellowship in complex general surgical oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla. Born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dr. Muilenburg is an experienced sailor. He also enjoys a variety of outdoor activities with his wife and two children.

• University of California Davis Medical Center
• Georgetown University School of Medicine
  Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

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