Jonathan Sorah

Jonathan Sorah, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at UNC-Chapel Hill, affiliated with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Division of Oncology. He serves as the Oncology Inpatient Service Leader and focuses on gastrointestinal and skin cancers, emphasizing compassionate, evidence-based care and patient advocacy.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Virginia Tech
• Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
• Residency & Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

His research spans colorectal cancer, melanoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma, with recent work on genotype-guided chemotherapy, patient-reported outcomes, and racial equity in oncology education. He has led clinical trials for UGT1A1-guided irinotecan dosing and palbociclib/cetuximab rechallenge.

Scientific Awards:

• ASCO GI Symposium Merit Award (2022)
• Janet J Fischer Medical Student Teaching Award (2020)
• Resident of the Year, WakeMed Internal Medicine (2020)
• Alpha Omega Alpha (2016)

Dr. Sorah actively participates in medical education at all training levels, with a focus on fellow clinical excellence, inpatient oncology, and provider-patient communication. He is involved in clinical trial recruitment and goals-of-care discussions research.