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Ginger J. Gardner
As a board-certified gynecologic cancer surgeon, I perform surgery to remove cancers of the reproductive tract, primarily ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. My specific area of interest is robotic technique and ovarian cancer debulking. It is my philosophy that each woman needs to be considered individually, and surgical approach should be tailored to her and her disease distribution. I use minimally invasive surgery such as advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery. Fertility-sparing surgery is an option for some cases. Other women require an extended tumor resection including bowel surgery and extensive upper abdominal tumor debulking. I understand that facing cancer, or even the possibility of having a cancer, is a major challenge in a woman’s life. I work to provide excellence of surgical technique with an individualized approach to each one of my patients.
In parallel with my clinical work, I maintain a strong commitment to research in ovarian and uterine cancers. I have received competitive funding from the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the National Cancer Institute for my research in ovarian cancer tumor biology and developmental therapeutics. I also serve on national committees dedicated to improving outcomes for women with gynecologic cancers including the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Practice Committee, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation Communications Committee, and the Gynecologic Oncology Group Ovarian Cancer Committee. I have received numerous awards for my work from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The American Association of Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society, and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
I graduated magna cum laude from the accelerated medical degree program at Boston University in 1996. I completed residency in gynecology and obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and completed a gynecologic oncology fellowship with specialized training in the laparoscopic management of gynecologic cancers at Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York) in 2004. As an attending surgeon, I took a leadership role in the gynecologic oncology minimally invasive surgery program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, before relocating to MSKCC in 2007.
Appointments for New Patients
646-497-9055 (Manhattan);
631-623-4050 (Commack)
Phone
212-639-2375; 631-623-4050
Education
MD, Boston University School of Medicine
Residencies
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowships
National Cancer Institute; Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York)
Board Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology; Gynecologic Oncology
Clinical Expertise
Gynecologic Oncology, including cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vulva and vagina
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