Overview
Joshua Kesterson, MD, is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist and medical director of the gynecologic oncology program at UPMC in Central Pa. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri and completed his residency in obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at the University of Louisville, followed by his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Kesterson’s clinical interests include gynecologic oncology such as ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer, immunotherapy, and HPV, and his research interests include quality improvement, ovarian cancer, and endometrial carcinoma. He is a member of the Society for Gynecologic Oncologists, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Dr. Kesterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 9 articles in the study of Endometrial Cancer.
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Locations
300 Bretz Court, Newport, PA 17074
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.
2 Clinical Trials
LG Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology
Lori Cory is an Oncologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cory is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Lymphadenectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Cory is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Gynecologic Oncology
John T. Comerci, MD, is a surgical oncologist, director of Gynecologic Oncology at UPMC Passavant Hospital, and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His expertise is in robotic surgery and the diagnosis and management of diseases of the female reproductive organs, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar cancers. His research interests include photodynamic therapy in the treatment of cervical and ovarian cancer. Dr. Comerci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Vulvectomy.
Geisinger Medical Center - Gynecology Oncology
Dr. Purinton is a gynecologic oncologist, or a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers that are located on women’s reproductive organs, like ovarian cancer. He serves as the chief of gynecologic oncology.|Dr. Purinton’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery techniques, which allow for quicker recovery time in the treatment of cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the female reproductive system; new chemotherapeutic protocols and targeted therapeutics in treating gynecologic cancers; ovarian cancer screening for early detection; improving quality of life for women with gynecologic cancers; and molecular profiling to lessen the chance of recurrence of gynecologic cancers.|Dr. Purinton earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Purinton also holds a doctor of philosophy degree in physiology. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in general obstetrics and gynecology and in gynecologic oncology.|When he’s not at work, Dr. Purinton enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter at their home in Lewisburg.|Video: more from Dr. Scott Purinton, M.D., PhD. Dr. Purinton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Cervical Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Endometrial CancerDr. Kesterson isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Kesterson isDistinguished. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Kesterson isDistinguished. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Kesterson isDistinguished. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Kesterson isDistinguished. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Kesterson isDistinguished. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Advanced
- Cervical CancerDr. Kesterson isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Vaginal CancerDr. Kesterson isAdvanced. Learn about Vaginal Cancer.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Kesterson isAdvanced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Vulvar CancerDr. Kesterson isAdvanced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Kesterson isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiomyomaDr. Kesterson isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Kesterson isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Kesterson isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Kesterson isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- MelanomaDr. Kesterson isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.