Dr. Robert P. Edwards
Overview
Robert P. Edwards, MD, is the Chair of Ob/Gyn/RS at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Edwards is co-leader of the UPMC Gynecologic Cancer Program, and a professor of medicine in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Edwards specializes in all aspects of gynecologic oncology, and has a particular interest in intraperitoneal chemotherapy. and immunotherapty. Dr. Edwards is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as gynecologic oncology. He received an undergraduate degree at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa., and received a medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Edwards completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Edwards is a member of professional organizations including the University of Pittsburgh Physicians Board of Directors, American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Association for Cancer Research, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the International Gynecologic Cancer Society.
Dr. Edwards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Vulvectomy, and Tubal Ligation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 217 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 10 articles in the study of Cervical Cancer.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
9100 Babcock Boulevard, Ground Level, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
300 Halket Street, Suite 1750, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
1 Clinical Trials
UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology
Madeleine Courtney Brooks, MD, MPH, specializes in gynecologic oncology and is certified in gynecologic oncology and obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Courtney Brooks completed her medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and fellowship at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Brooks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Hernia Surgery.
UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Sukumvanich is a specialized surgeon and gynecologic oncologist, specializing in the treatment of gynecologic and breast cancers. He serves as an assistant professor in the School of Medicine, and his research centers on the genetic causes of ovarian and breast cancers, and also cancer informatics (the science of analyzing large amounts of information). Dr. Sukumvanich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Vulvectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology
Jamie Lesnock, MD, specializes in gynecologic oncology and is certified in gynecologic oncology and obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Passavant. She completed her residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and her medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Lesnock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Tissue Biopsy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Endometrial CancerDr. Edwards isElite. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Edwards isElite. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Vaginal CancerDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Vaginal Cancer.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Advanced
- Cervical CancerDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Vulvar CancerDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
- VulvectomyDr. Edwards isAdvanced. Learn about Vulvectomy.
- Experienced
- Appendix CancerDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- ColonoscopyDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- EndoscopyDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.