Dr. Vater is a
gastrointestinal oncologist at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. She
cares for patients with colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer,
liver cancer, and bile duct cancer, among others.
A native Hoosier, Dr. Vater decided to pursue a career in oncology after a
close family friend was diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer in her
forties. Her goal as physician is to help patients feel supported and cared
for as they navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Vater earned her Bachelor of Science from the
University of Notre Dame, a Master of Public Health from the University of
Pittsburgh, and a Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University School of
Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in
Oncology at Indiana University.
She shares her writing on her website www.lauravater.com.
