Armando Sardi, M.D.

Armando Sardi, M.D.

Armando Sardi, M.D., is a renowned surgical oncologist who has been honored as a "Top Doctor" in Baltimore magazine multiple times. He serves as the medical director of The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy in downtown Baltimore.

HIPEC—A Great Treatment Option for Cancer

One of Maryland’s top surgical oncologists, Dr. Sardi is a leading practitioner of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is used to treat late-stage, complex cancers of the abdominal region. This advanced, heated chemotherapy procedure is often a life-saving treatment option for patients who have exhausted more traditional treatment plans for stomach cancer. Many of Dr. Sardi's HIPEC patients share their stories of hope and survivorship Mercy’s National Cancer Day Survivor Celebration and Mercy's annual Heat It to Beat It fundraising event.

Leader in Cancer Advancements

As a co-chair of Mercy’s Cancer Committee and a tumor board participant, Dr. Sardi collaborates with other cancer experts and healthcare team members on complex cancer cases to learn new and different ways to treat patients and to optimize resources and medical knowledge. 

Internationally Recognized

Dr. Sardi has been distinguished in Colombia, South America as one of the 100 Most Influential Expatriates—an honor received, in part, for the medical care he provides through Partners for Cancer Care and Prevention. This nonprofit organization was the recipient of the Conquer Cancer Foundation's Inaugural International Innovation Grant. Additionally, Dr. Sardi was named to a list of "Medical Geniuses that Make Colombia Proud" in La Nota Económica, a Colombian economic analysis magazine. 

Awards and Recognition as a Top Cancer Doctor

Dr. Sardi has been recognized for his research, leadership and compassionate bedside manner. Some of his awards include:

• “Hispanic Hero Award for Excellence as a Medical/Social Entrepreneur” – Presented by USHYEE
• “Gold Star Teamwork Award” – Presented by The Sisters of Mercy in recognition of Gold Star performance
• Honored by Fusionarte as one of “100 Colombianos” who represent the talent, creativity and perseverance of Colombia
• Named by Baltimore magazine a "Top Doctor" in surgical oncology
• Named by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. as one of "America's Top Doctors" in surgery
• Named by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. as one of "America’s Top Doctors" for cancer

Education & Fellowships

• Fellowship  – Ohio State University Hospital – Columbus, OH
• Residency – Saint Agnes Hospital – Baltimore, MD
• Medical Degree – Universidad del Valle – Cali, Colombia
  
  

Associations & Memberships

• American College of Surgeons
• Society of Surgical Oncology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology 
• The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
• Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland
• Southeastern Surgical Association
• American Medical Association
• Alumni Association of the Division de Salud of the Universidad del Valle
• National Cancer Institute – Clinical Investigator