Huntington Cancer Center’s Howard S. Kaufman, MD, MBA, joins special executive committee for American Cancer Society

Howard S. Kaufman, MD, MBA, regional medical director of Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, and medical director of surgery services growth, has joined the Trailblazers in Cancer Executive Leadership Committee for American Cancer Society. The committee works to support the Trailblazers in Cancer Summit, which drives essential funding to boost cancer research, treatment, and advocacy.

“I am honored to be a part of the Trailblazers in Cancer Executive Leadership Committee. The team’s efforts are crucial in raising funding to ensure cancer patients have access to vital treatments across the care continuum,” said Dr. Kaufman.

Representing Huntington Cancer Center and Cedars-Sinai Cancer, Dr. Kaufman brings decades of leadership, clinical insights, and pertinent research to the committee. Additionally, he’s an advocate for patient-centered cancer care with compassionate, holistic support.

“We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Kaufman’s leadership and the contributions he’s made to our cause. His commitment and connections have helped continue push our mission forward, and his support continues to inspire and strengthen our collective efforts to drive lasting change in cancer care,” said Arianna Inferrera, senior development manager, American Cancer Society.

Dr. Kaufman is board certified in general surgery with a specialty in colorectal surgery. He earned his medical degree at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md. Dr. Kaufman then fulfilled his colorectal surgery residency at The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, England, in 1994, and his general surgery residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., the following year. He completed his Research Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1992 and his Surgery and Alimentary Tract Surgery fellowships at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1995 and 1996.