Overview
I am a board-certified gynecologic oncologist who specializes in the treatment of ovarian, endometrial, cervical and vulvovaginal cancers. I have expertise in complex abdominopelvic surgery as well as minimally invasive surgery including both laparoscopic and robotic procedures. Additionally, I administer chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers. I take pride in being able to provide comprehensive care to my patients throughout their cancer journey. I strongly value shared decision making and patient education to ensure the best care possible.
Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- EPO
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- EPO
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
4525 3rd Avenue Southeast, Suite 200, Lacey, WA 98503
2015 Cooks Hill Road, Suite 200, Centralia, WA 98531
413 Lilly Road Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Adams 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.
Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates At St. Joseph
Bahman Saffari, MD, PhD, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Saffari is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for his patients by providing nurturing, compassionate care using the most effective, innovative surgical and medical treatments possible.Dr. Saffari is a diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an affiliate investigator for the Gynecologic Oncology Group and a member of the Pierce County Medical Society. Dr. Saffari is fluent in Farsi and can speak medical Spanish.In his spare time, Dr. Saffari enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and kayaking. Dr. Saffari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
The Association Of University Physicians
Bobbie Rimel is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rimel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.
Overlake Medical Clinics LLC
Pamela Paley is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Paley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Vaginal Cancer, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Paley is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Endometrial CancerDr. Adams isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Adams isAdvanced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Adams isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Adams isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Adams isAdvanced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Adams isAdvanced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Adams isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiomyomaDr. Adams isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Adams isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Adams isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Cervical CancerDr. Adams isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Adams isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.