Surgical oncologist Delmar Aitken, M.D. has more than 20 years' experience in clinical practice, research and education. He is board certified and the author of numerous chapters in medical textbooks and research studies in professional journals. He was on the faculty of Loma Linda (CA) University for nearly 20 years and was named Faculty Researcher of the Year for three years in a row. He also was Chief of Surgical Services at Pettis Veterans Administration Medical Center in Loma Linda for seven years.