Dr. Brent Xia

About Dr. Brent Xia 

Dr. Brent Xia is a HIPEC-certified surgeon with extensive experience in treating peritoneal mesothelioma and other abdominal cancers. Double board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology, he practices at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

He performs both aggressive tumor-removing or cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Xia finds fulfillment in managing complex tumors and appreciates the challenges that come with each unique case.

He believes in what’s known as longitudinal care, fostering strong, long-term relationships and providing comprehensive care. Dr. Xia says he values the opportunity to offer continuous, ongoing support throughout his patients’ peritoneal mesothelioma journeys. He sees himself not only as an oncology surgeon, but an advocate for his patients. With a broad approach to mesothelioma treatment, Dr. Xia values the benefits of multidisciplinary care for each patient. He ensures his mesothelioma patients receive pre or post-surgical radiation or chemo, proper follow-up scans and the support they need to overcome challenges and receive the best care.

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Specialties of Brent Xia

• Colorectal liver metastases
• Endocrine surgery
• Gastric cancer
• Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Neuroendocrine tumors
• Pancreatic cancer
• Peritoneal mesothelioma
• Sarcoma surgery
• Skin surgery

Experience and Medical Education

• St. Elizabeth Healthcare (Surgical Oncologist)
• University of Kentucky (Assistant Professor)
• University of Cincinnati Medical Center (Internship)
• Moffitt Cancer Center (Fellowship)
• University of Cincinnati Health (Residency)
• Thomas Jefferson University (MD)
• Penn State University (BS)

Associations, Awards & Recognition

• American Board of Surgery
• American Board of Surgery: Complex General Surgical Oncology

Publications of Brent Xia

Xia, B. et al. (2025, January 9). Influence of Coping, Esteem, and Resilience on Caregiver Distress in Pancreatic Cancer Patient-Caregiver Dyads. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39857142/

Xia, B. (2024, May 10). Biliary Anatomy and Variations. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39448117/

Xia, B. et al. (2022, August 20). Patient-caregiver dyads in pancreatic cancer: identification of patient and caregiver factors associated with caregiver well-being. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35986871/

Xia, B. et al. (2019, March 22). Amitriptyline Reduces Inflammation and Mortality in a Murine Model of Sepsis. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30897322/

Xia, B. et al. (2018, February). Microparticles from stored red blood cells promote a hypercoagulable state in a murine model of transfusion. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29198748/