Download Division of Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
For more than 40 years, the UAB Division of Gynecologic Oncology has provided compassionate and
comprehensive gynecologic cancer care. As one of the nation’s largest programs, UAB is nationally
and internationally regarded for our care of patients diagnosed with gynecologic cancers. At UAB,
patients receive high quality, coordinated care in a women-centric facility and institution with access
to the latest therapies provided by national and international leaders seeing high volumes of patients
within their specialty.
Our Specialists
From 2010-2016, UAB Gynecologic Oncology has treated:
- More than 2,880 patients with ovarian cancer
- More than 3,370 patients with endometrial cancer, primarily managed by robotic surgery
- More than 1,570 patients with cervical cancer
Each year, the division sees approximately 8,000 patients, including 1,500 new patients, and
performs more than 1,400 surgical cases, including more than 350 robotic cases. More than 3,500
chemoinfusion treatments are received yearly within our UAB Women and Infants Center. No other
practice in the region offers patients this level of experience and expertise.
Conditions Treated:
• Ovarian cancer
• Uterine/Endometrial cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Vaginal cancer
• Vulvar cancer
• Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
Services Provided:
• Minimally invasive/robotic surgery
• Complex benign gynecologic surgery
• Advanced/radical pelvic & upper
abdominal cancer surgery
• Risk assessment for hereditary
gynecologic cancers
• Clinical trials evaluating new targeted
therapies
• Patient support groups
• Palliative care
Why UAB?
UAB is recognized as one of the leading gynecologic oncology divisions in the world. UAB is the only
institution to be awarded a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Ovarian Cancer
and Cervical Cancer by the NIH. With the state’s only NCI‐designated Comprehensive Cancer Center,
our patients have access to the most cutting edge cancer treatments and clinical trials available.
Our UAB specialists are leaders in gynecologic oncology clinical care, and have considerable
research experience in the areas of ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancer. Over the last 5 years,
approximately 300 of our patients have been enrolled in clinical trials.
Our dedicated gynecologic oncologists are leaders in the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)
and other national and international organizations. Our specialists help set the standards of care
across the nation and contribute to the development of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
(NCCN) guidelines. Additionally, our faculty have published extensively in the highest impact medical
and scientific journals.
Our Approach to Patient Care
Our approach to patient care is to remain integrally involved from the time of initial diagnosis
throughout all phases of treatment in order to serve our patients best. As an example, to address
the specific needs and expectations of our ovarian cancer patients and their families, we recently
created the UAB Comprehensive Ovarian Cancer Program. This is a navigator-driven, patient-centric
program that is the first of its kind in the Southeast and centralizes important ancillary aspects of
ovarian cancer care, including genetic counseling, supportive care and nutritional counseling. Patients
receive their treatment within the UAB Women & Infants Center, a beautiful state‐of‐the‐art clinical,
chemoinfusion and inpatient facility designed and dedicated specifically for women’s health. At UAB,
we understand the urgency that comes with a potential gynecologic cancer diagnosis and want to
be your first thought for your patient’s care. We are committed to evaluating your patients, within one
business day, when necessary. To learn more about our services, please visit us on the web at
uabmedicine.org/womenscancers.
Our faculty is committed to providing immediate consultations and care for your patients. For
physician-to-physician consultations, or to refer your patient, please call UAB MIST at
1.800.UAB.MIST (800.822.6478) to be connected with our specialists.
Warner K. Huh, MD
Division Director &
Professor
Rebecca C. Arend, MD
Assistant Professor
Kerri S. Bevis MD
Assistant Professor
Kenneth H. Kim, MD
Associate Professor
Charles A. Leath, III, MD
Associate Professor
J. Michael Straughn, Jr., MD
Professor, Fellowship Director
Bethany Fees, CRNP
Ann George, CRNP
Mary Katherine Smith, CRNP
The UAB Gynecologic Oncology Clinic is located inside
The UAB Women & Infants Center at 1700 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
1.800.UAB.MIST (800.822.6478) • uabmedicine.org/womenscancers
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