Michael David Kluger, MD FACS

As a pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgeon at NYU Langone, I specialize in treating patients with benign and malignant conditions of the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, duodenum and liver. My passion for surgery was ignited during medical school when I became enthralled with the anatomy around the pancreas and liver, and the close relations that develop between surgeons and their patients. I believe in excellent patient–provider communication, in which understanding and clear dialogue are paramount. It is an honor to care for patients and their families at a transformative period in their lives. My expertise includes managing borderline and locally advanced pancreatic cancer, often considered inoperable due to blood vessel involvement. I am also sought after to perform complex operations for metastatic cancer to the liver, common bile duct injuries, metastatic adrenal cancer, and peritoneal mesothelioma. I provide safe, state-of-the-art patient care, incorporating laparoscopy and robot-assisted techniques when appropriate. As part of a multidisciplinary team at NYU Langone, I create individualized treatment plans that prioritize patient goals and quality of life to best meet the needs of individuals throughout their care. As the surgical director of the Pancreatic Cancer High-Risk Clinic, I work closely with individuals who have a family history of cancer, or a genetic predisposition, such as BRCA, MEN, VHL, FAP. This role allows me to guide patients through critical decisions about the timing of surgery, and when possible, to avoid surgery altogether. Another important part of my work is mentoring and teaching medical students and surgical residents, ensuring the next generation of surgeons is well-prepared.

Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Disor/Proc

• bile duct malignancies
• bile duct surgery
• biliary tract disease
• cholecystectomy
• gallbladder cancer
• hepatobiliary surgery
• laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• liver surgery
• liver/hepatic disease
• pancreatic cancer
• pancreatic cysts

Minimally Invasive Procedures

• laparoscopic surgery

Surgical Oncology (Cancer/Tumors)

• gastrointestinal cancer/tumors
• pancreatic cancer/tumors

Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, NY

Instructor

09/2010—09/2011

Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, NY

Assistant Professor

09/2011—07/2013

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

New York, NY

Assistant Professor

08/2013—Present

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

New York, NY

Associate Professor

06/2021—01/2025

New York University School of Medicine

New York, NY

Professor

01/2025—Present