Dr. Angeles Alvarez-Secord
Overview
My practice and research focuses on patients who have female-specific cancers, such as ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar or vaginal cancer. I offer my patients access to variety of treatments, ranging from surgery to chemotherapy and radiation. My dad was a physician, and my mom was a nurse, so I was exposed to health care at an early age. I enjoy my work on female cancers, because it is one of the few subspecialties to blend surgery and chemotherapy. It also gives me the chance to develop strong relationships with my patients, since I get to take care of my patients before and during their surgery, as well as continue to see them for the rest of their lifetime. I’ve found those patients, who have been able to face their diagnosis with unwavering optimism, to be incredibly inspiring. I have three children, so outside of work I spend as much time as I can with my family.
Dr. Alvarez-Secord is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, and Hysterectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 79 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Cervical Cancer.
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alvarez-Secord has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Rex Hospital Inc
John Boggess is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Boggess is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Cervical Cancer, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Boggess is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center
Surgery and management of patients with cancer is very complex and challenging. I enjoy working at Duke because of the breadth and quality of people we have here. I really feel like I’m working with the best when I’m working with my colleagues. I went into obstetrics and gynecology, because I enjoyed working with women patients. Then as a resident, I found that oncology patients were among the most gratifying to take care of because they appreciate so much everything you try to do for them. In high school and college, I was very interested in science and mathematics, and the human body and physiology. In college, meeting different types of people, I realized that I wanted a profession that gave me the opportunity to interact with all different kinds of people. My wife and I moved here 25 years ago and have never regretted it. It’s a great area to live. Dr. Berchuck is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Tubal Ligation, and Oophorectomy.
Duke Cancer Center
I am passionate about offering patients with gynecologic cancer the most cutting-edge surgery and medical therapies. My research and clinical endeavors have focused on the development of novel surgical interventions, robotic surgery and the incorporation of technology to improve cancer outcomes, minimize the recovery from surgery, and decrease complications and side effects. I treat patients with all forms of gynecologic cancers and also offer surgery for complex benign gynecologic conditions. I derive great pleasure from establishing long-term relationships with patients throughout their cancer journey. When not at work, I enjoy cooking, running with my dog, Lucy, and spending time with my husband and sons. Dr. Rossi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Lymphadenectomy, and Hysterectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Ovarian CancerDr. Alvarez-Secord isElite. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Cervical CancerDr. Alvarez-Secord isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Alvarez-Secord isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Alvarez-Secord isDistinguished. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the CervixDr. Alvarez-Secord isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Alvarez-Secord isDistinguished. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Alvarez-Secord isDistinguished. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Advanced
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Alvarez-Secord isAdvanced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Alvarez-Secord isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Alvarez-Secord isAdvanced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Neonatal Ovarian CystDr. Alvarez-Secord isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.
- Ovarian CystsDr. Alvarez-Secord isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Cysts.
- Vaginal CancerDr. Alvarez-Secord isAdvanced. Learn about Vaginal Cancer.
- Experienced
- AngiomyomaDr. Alvarez-Secord isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Alvarez-Secord isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Cervical DysplasiaDr. Alvarez-Secord isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Dysplasia.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Alvarez-Secord isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- EndometritisDr. Alvarez-Secord isExperienced. Learn about Endometritis.
- Female Genital SoresDr. Alvarez-Secord isExperienced. Learn about Female Genital Sores.